Zao Onsen
Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Night skiing
- 881m
- Vertical
- 26
- Runs
- 35
- Lifts
- 800cm/yr
- Snowfall
Terrain
Beginner 30%
Intermediate 40%
Advanced 30%
About Zao Onsen
One of Japan's most iconic resorts, world-famous for its 'juhyo' snow monsters (frozen trees) and natural onsen hot springs at the base. Features 26 courses, 35 lifts, and 881m vertical across a vast interconnected mountain.
The mountain
Terrain and lifts, with marked runs where OpenStreetMap has them.
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Good to know
- Location
- Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
- Season
- December to May
- Price tier
- Budget
- Night skiing
- Yes
Stats last verified March 2026.
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