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JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)

This pass allows you to use any number of conventional and Shinkansen lines in Kanto and Tohoku regions for five consecutive days.

Adult:

AUD308.52~

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Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Chinese/English language support

Ski

Up to 4 participants allowed

JPY 62,000~

AUD637.61~

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エルレ

Female・Japan・Solo trip

Great

It was a quick trip 💦

Despite the bad weather, I was able to enjoy skiing on the vast slopes, and even on fresh snow, for the first time in a while ☺️

Date of visit March 2024

Derek kao

Male・Taiwan・Group

Great

Some of the slopes are too gentle

When I went, the fog at the summit was too thick. It was hard to see whether it was safe to try, which made me feel uneasy.

Date of visit January 2025

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Address

〒 990-2301 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata

Rail pass

JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)

This pass allows you to use any number of conventional and Shinkansen lines in Kanto and Tohoku regions for five consecutive days.

Adult:

AUD308.52~

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[Information from Zao Onsen Ski Resort/Zao Onsen Tourism Association] Zao Onsen is one of the largest snow resort areas in Tohoku, with a variety of slopes and courses, including the famous Yokokura no Kabe, where you can enjoy powder snow of excellent quality and enjoy snow sports all day long while viewing the world-class beauty of "juhyo," ice formations on trees, and a panoramic view of the spectacular scenery.

Hot springs

Kamiyu, Shimoyu & Kawarayu (Zao hot springs), Genshichi open-air spa, Shinzaemon no Yu, Sunokoyu Monogatari Kawaraya

Recommended for families

All natural snow

Multilingual ski school

Long course

Activities

Night skiing / early morning skiing

Chance of sunny weather

Dec

45.4 %

Jan

43.2 %

Feb

51.5 %

Mar

48.1 %

Current snow condition

Latest ski resort information

Business hours/season

Opening hours

Weekdays：8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturdays：8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Public holidays：8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Early morning：-

Night ski：5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Uwanodai Slope: Every day from December 21 - February 24, March 1-2

Days closed：None

Subject to change depending on weather conditions

Subject to change depending on the snowfall and weather. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Open season

Dec. 14th to May 6th (Schedule subject to change depending on snow conditions.)

Resort information

Address

〒 990-2301Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata

Snowboarding

Allowed

Snow park information

Kids’ park

Jukki Snow Park (Omori Slope, Nakamori Slope, Sunrise Slope): A Kids’ Snow Park based on the Zao Onsen mascot, Jukki-kun. An area designed for little children and perfect for snow activities (some equipment is not free).

Ski lodge

Zao Base Center JUPEER (restaurant, souvenir shop, rental shop, ticket center)

Rescue facilities

5 patrol offices

Childcare facilities

Restaurants

Summit Restaurant / Restaurant Yokokura / Restaurant Omori / Restaurant 101 / Restaurant BeruBeru / Rest House Panorama / Zao Base Center JUPEER / SUNPAL / Restaurant Kurohime

Payment methods

Visa

Mastercard

Diners Club

American Express JCB

JCB

Prepaid IC Card (PASMO, Suica, etc.)

Activities

Snow trekking Toboggan Snowscoot Kids’ park

Regular pricing

Official pricing listed by the ski resort
These prices may differ from WAmazing Snow.

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4-Hour Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 63.76
	Child	AUD 31.88
	Senior	AUD 63.76
1-Day Lift Pass Ages 16-18 (High school students) JPY6,700	Adult	AUD 77.13
	Child	AUD 39.08
	Senior	AUD 68.90
Night Skiing Pass	Adult	AUD 30.85
	Child	AUD 15.43
	Senior	AUD 30.85
Point pass	Adult	AUD 6.17
	Child	AUD 3.09
	Senior	AUD 6.17
10-Point Pass	Adult	AUD 49.36
	Child	AUD 24.68
	Senior	AUD 49.36
Season 10-Hour Pass	Adult	AUD 174.83
	Child	AUD 174.83
	Senior	AUD 174.83
2-Day Lift Pass Ages 16-18 (High school students) JPY13,300	Adult	AUD 153.23
	Child	AUD 77.13
	Senior	AUD 136.78
3-Day Lift Pass Ages 16-18 (High school students) JPY19,900	Adult	AUD 229.33
	Child	AUD 115.18
	Senior	AUD 204.65
4-Day Lift Pass Ages 16-18 (High school students) JPY26,500	Adult	AUD 305.43
	Child	AUD 153.23
	Senior	AUD 272.53

Ski set: skis, boots, poles	Adult	AUD 44.22
Ski set: skis, boots, poles	Child	AUD 33.94
Ski wear	Adult	AUD 41.14
Ski wear	Child	AUD 30.85

Snowboard set: snowboard, boots	Adult	AUD 44.22
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots	Child	AUD 33.94
Snowboard wear	Adult	AUD 41.14
Snowboard wear	Child	AUD 30.85

Sled (1 hour)	Adult	AUD 5.14
Snow bike (30min)	Adult	AUD 5.14

General Lesson (Japanese, English) 6 years old (Elementary school age) and above	2h	AUD 51.42
Kinder Private Lesson (Japanese, English) 6 years old (Preschool age) and under	2h	AUD 102.84
General Private Lesson (Japanese, English) 6 years old (Elementary school age) and above	2h	AUD 205.68
Group Lesson (Japanese, English) 6 years old (Elementary school age) and above	2h	AUD 287.95

General Lesson (Japanese, English) 11 years old (5th grader) and above	2h	AUD 51.42
Junior Private Lesson (Japanese, English) 10 years old and under	2h	AUD 102.84
General Private Lesson (Japanese, English) 6 years old (Elementary school age) and above	2h	AUD 205.68
Group Lesson (Japanese, English) 6 years old (Elementary school age) and above	2h	AUD 287.95

Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Open season

Ski rental

Snowboard rental

Other rental items

Ski lessons

Snowboard lessons