The is the largest

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, operated by . The resort is mostly famous for its

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slopes in winter, but

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is also popular sports in summer season.

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This resort spreads out in range of and consists of fourteen areas. Especially, top of mountain is famous for

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. Even if you are not skier or snowboarder, you can go there by

Zaō Ropeway The is the name of Japanese aerial lift system, as well as its operator. The route, consisting of two lines, climbs Mount Zaō at Zaō Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata. The lines transport skiers of Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort and rime spectators in ...

Courses

All slopes allow

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, and snowscooting. * Slopes for beginners: 28 * Slopes for intermediate skiers: 19 * Slopes for advanced skiers: 10 * Total: 57

Treck

Most of trecking course around

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is start from this resort. Especially, the course going to the 'Five Color Pond' (五色沼, ''goshiki numa'') is popular. This area has abundant alpine plants like

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and so on.

Zaō Jump Stadium in Yamagata

is FIS certified ski jumping stadium. It is located in a location that is sandwiched Kami-no-dai slopes and Ryūzan slopes. K = 90m, HS = 100m. It was built to fit the Inter skiing Zaō tournament of 1979. Tournament of FIS certified than 1989 to 2011 (International Zao jump competitions NHK Trophy and international Zao jump tournament Yamagata Mayor's Cup) has been held. In March 2012 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Ladies is held for the first time in Japan, has been organized each year two races later.

Events

Others

There is Zaō Onsen in the foot of this resort, and there are about 120 accommodations.

Footnotes

External links

*
Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort official website
*
Ski Area Map
Ski areas and resorts in Japan Sports venues in Yamagata Prefecture Yamagata, Yamagata Sports venues completed in 1979 1979 establishments in Japan {{Ski-resort-stub