Experienced instructors with FIS-certified qualifications provide guidance with a strong focus on safety and detailed knowledge of the terrain.
Fully private lessons tailored to each individual's pace, offering careful instruction from beginner to advanced levels.
Chinese instruction is available, enabling students to grasp the details of each lesson and build their skiing technique with confidence.

Ski Panda Ski School / Zao Onsen Ski Resort : 5-Hour Private Snowboard Lesson (3 People)

AUD768.92

Ski Panda Ski School / Zao Onsen Ski Resort : 3-Hour Private Ski Lesson (4 People)

AUD473.18

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Zao

Zao Onsen Ski Resort
5 minutes by hotel shuttle bus

[WA] 1-Day Lift Pass

Other available plans

AUD

224.13~

JPY 22,736~

2 people 1 nights with lift passes

Zao Liza Woody Lodge

Zao

Zao Onsen Ski Resort
30 minutes by bus

[WA] 1-Day Lift Pass

AUD

414.04~

JPY 42,000~

2 people 1 nights with lift passes

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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 Prefecture

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:

AUD295.74~

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Notice from Zao Onsen Ski Resort & Zao Onsen Tourism Association: Enjoy world-class powder snow at one of Tohoku's largest ski resort areas, featuring diverse slopes and trails, including the famous Yokokura Slope. Spend the whole day enjoying winter sports while taking in breathtaking panoramic views of the world-renowned juhyo (ice-covered tree) formations.

Hot springs

Kamiyu communal bath, Shimoyu communal bath, Kawarayu communal bath, Genshichi Roten no Yu outdoor bath, Yunohana Chaya 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：8:30am-5:00pm

Saturdays：8:30am-5:00pm

Public holidays：8:30am-5:00pm

Early morning：-

Night ski：5:00pm-9:00pm

Uwanodai Slope: Every day from December 20 to March 1, March 7-8

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. 1st to May 6th (Schedule is subject to change depending on snow conditions.)

Resort information

Address

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

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 requires a fee).

Ski lodge

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

Rescue facilities

5 patrol offices available

Childcare facilities

Restaurants

Restaurant Sancho / 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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2 people 1 nights

Hotel+lift pass packages

AUD 112.07~

4-Hour Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 61.12
	Child	AUD 30.56
	Senior	AUD 61.12
1-Day Lift Pass Ages 16-18 (High school students) JPY 6,700	Adult	AUD 73.94
	Child	AUD 37.46
	Senior	AUD 66.05
Night Skiing Pass	Adult	AUD 29.57
	Child	AUD 14.79
	Senior	AUD 29.57
Point Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 5.91
	Child	AUD 2.96
	Senior	AUD 5.91
10-Point Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 47.32
	Child	AUD 23.66
	Senior	AUD 47.32
Season 10-Hour Lift Pass	Adult	AUD 167.59
	Child	AUD 167.59
	Senior	AUD 167.59
2-Day Lift Pass Ages 16-18 (High school students) JPY 13,300	Adult	AUD 146.88
	Child	AUD 73.94
	Senior	AUD 132.10
3-Day Lift Pass Ages 16-18 (High school students) JPY 19,900	Adult	AUD 219.83
	Child	AUD 110.41
	Senior	AUD 198.15
4-Day Lift Pass Ages 16-18 (High school students) JPY 26,500	Adult	AUD 292.78
	Child	AUD 146.88
	Senior	AUD 264.19

Ski set: skis, boots, poles	Adult	AUD 42.39
Ski set: skis, boots, poles	Child	AUD 32.53
Ski wear	Adult	AUD 39.43
Ski wear	Child	AUD 29.57

Snowboard set: snowboard, boots	Adult	AUD 42.39
Snowboard set: snowboard, boots	Child	AUD 32.53
Snowboard wear	Adult	AUD 39.43
Snowboard wear	Child	AUD 29.57

Sled (1 hour)	Adult	AUD 4.93
Snow bike (30 minutes)	Adult	AUD 4.93

General Lesson (Japanese, English) Ages 6 (elementary school students) and above	2h	AUD 49.29
Kinder Private Lesson (Japanese, English) Preschoolers (ages 6 and under)	2h	AUD 98.58
General Private Lesson (Japanese, English) Ages 6 (elementary school students) and above	2h	AUD 197.16
Group Lesson (Japanese, English) Ages 6 (elementary school students) and above	2h	AUD 276.02

General Lesson (Japanese, English) Ages 11 (5th grade elementary school students) and above	2h	AUD 49.29
Junior Private Lesson (Japanese, English) Ages 10 and under	2h	AUD 98.58
General Private Lesson (Japanese, English) Ages 6 (elementary school students) and above	2h	AUD 197.16
Group Lesson (Japanese, English) Ages 6 (elementary school students) and above	2h	AUD 276.02

Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Open season

Snowfall Meteor

Zao

Zao Onsen Ski Resort 5 minutes by hotel shuttle bus

[WA] 1-Day Lift Pass

Zao Liza Woody Lodge

Zao

Zao Onsen Ski Resort 30 minutes by bus

[WA] 1-Day Lift Pass

Ski rental

Snowboard rental

Other rental items

Ski lessons

Snowboard lessons

Zao Onsen Ski Resort
5 minutes by hotel shuttle bus

Zao Onsen Ski Resort
30 minutes by bus