Zao Onsen, Japan

Feel like trying out skiing in Zao Onsen? Even if the route to Zao Onsen seems long, it might very well be worth it. Below you will find useful information such as weather information, piste facts and what other ski resorts that are located close to Zao Onsen. The best time of year to ski in Zao Onsen is during the start December to start May.

It is currently open for skiing in Zao Onsen and the current snow depth on the slopes is 70 centimeters. 85% of the lifts are open today, and 76% of the slopes are open to the public for skiing and snowboarding.

Zao Onsen has pistes totaling 50 kilometer, of which 20 kilometer are blue easy pistes, 20 kilometer red and slightly more challenging slopes, and 10 kilometer black and more difficult pistes. Here you'll find 35 lifts, with a total capacity of 41100 passengers/hour. The highest point in the ski system is at 1661 meter, which gives a vertical drop of 881 meter.

If you haven't had enough of skiing after a day on the slopes, you can continue skiing even after the sun has gone down as there is the option of night skiing in Zao Onsen. There are also other skiing and snowboarding activities here besides the slopes, for the more daring (and perhaps more experienced) skiers there is both a fun park and a halfpipe facility.