Zao Onsen ski Resort is located in the southeast of Yamagata City.

Ski slopes and Zao Onsen have been developing with Onsen Resort.

Its ski slopes only are the biggest in Japan, and there various kinds of ski slopes,

so it is a typical Japanese ski area.

It is famous for skiing among the rimes on the trees.

Ski area is in the hot spring town, all the lodging facilities have hot springs.

One-night staying is better than a day-trip.

Access and Getting Around

Direct buses from Yamagata are available, therefore, it is easy to get there.

By bus

45 minutes from Yamagata with 1 bus per hour.

By car

45 minutes from Yamagata.