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Japan

Zao Onsen

Yamagata, Japan

Overview

Zao Onsen in Yamagata, Japan features 91 pistes, 35 lifts, summit at 1661m.

Terrain & Stats

Vertical Drop

2,851 ft

Summit Elevation

5,449 ft

Base Elevation

2,598 ft

Trails

Lifts

Trail & lift counts sourced live from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap)

Amenities

Night Skiing

Cross-Country

Lodging

From $30/night · up to $787

Based on multiple lodging options and hotel price data found near Zao Onsen

Best Time to Visit

January and December see the most reliable snowfall; snowfall drops off significantly after April.

Jan80.7cm-8.2°

Feb69.1cm-7.7°

Mar58.3cm-3°

Apr16.5cm3.3°

May0.9cm8.3°

Oct0.2cm7.5°

Nov23.1cm1.7°

Dec80.6cm-5.2°

Based on 5 years of historical weather data (Open-Meteo Archive). Climate averages, not a guaranteed forecast for any specific future date.

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