Zao Onsen Ski Area
蔵王温泉スキー場
Yuki Recommends
Champagne snow and road less travelled — very much Yuki's kind of place. 🐻
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Zao Onsen Ski Area is a ski resort in Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku, Japan. Nearby lodging runs about ¥8,690 a night.
38.1613, 140.4077 · Google Maps ↗
- SORAMADO cafe 1387 ISAHANA — 0.8 km
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Common questions about Zao Onsen Ski Area
Is Zao Onsen Ski Area good for beginners?
Zao Onsen Ski Area leans towards confident intermediates and above; beginners can ski here but there are gentler options.
Is Zao Onsen Ski Area good for families?
Yes — Zao Onsen Ski Area has the mix families want: places to stay and terrain across abilities (our read).
Does Zao Onsen Ski Area get good powder?
Moderate — around 5.6 m a year (JMA normals); go for terrain/character over deep days.
How much does it cost to stay near Zao Onsen Ski Area?
Lodging near Zao Onsen Ski Area runs from about ¥4,600 a night, with a median of ¥8,690 across 23 priced properties.
Data recorded for Zao Onsen Ski Area: dining, coffee, stay. Empty fields mean unknown, not zero — nothing here is invented. Lift prices are adult 1-day, 2024/25 season, JPY.
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