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Zao Onsen
Zao Onsen (Yamagata) opens late Nov to early May. Lift passes, rentals, hotels near the lifts, plus the easies…
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Yamagata ski resorts: real notes on all 1
If you're heading to Yamagata this winter, this page covers the lot. 1 resorts ranked by what actually matters — snow quality, how easy they are to reach, lift pass cost, and beginner-friendliness. Open a resort to dig into the details.
Top picks in Yamagata
Side-by-side: lift prices, hotels, slope difficulty
Side-by-side comparison of lift pass prices, hotel options, slope difficulty, and airport distance for these 1 resorts is being prepared. For now, click any resort above for details.
When to ski Yamagata — best months for powder
Ski season in Yamagata runs from late November to early May. Best snow lands mid-January through mid-February — peak crowds but peak powder. Looking to save on lift prices? Late March still has decent runs.
Getting to Yamagata from Bangkok, step by step
From Bangkok, fly to Tokyo (Narita/Haneda) or Sapporo (New Chitose) depending on destination, then connect via Shinkansen, resort shuttle bus, or rental car. Each resort page below has the most efficient route and budget breakdown.