Yonezawa Ski Resort Guide
Yonezawa, Japan
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 800m2,625ft |
| Resort Height | 475m1,558ft |
| Nearest Airport | Sendai |
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Yonezawa
Thanks to Yamagata Shinkansen this is a covenient resort for Tokyoties. You can be on the slopes 3 hours after leaving tokyo.
Summary
The Japanese ski resort of Yonezawa is at an altitude of 475m1,558ft.
Yonezawa has direct access to 9 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Yonezawa?
The next notable snow forecast is 12cm5in, expected on 15 April, with around 13cm5in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Yonezawa Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 3 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes
Yonezawa Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 800m2,625ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 475m1,558ft |
| Resort Altitude (Yonezawa) | 475m1,558ft |
| Max Vertical | 325m1,066ft |
Yonezawa Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Yonezawa is 2km1 miles long.
Snowboarding
One Make also available.
Location and Map
Where is Yonezawa?
This ski resort is in Yamagata, Japan.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Yonezawa is Sendai, 130 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 6,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Yonezawa open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Yonezawa, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Yonezawa Tourist Office for the latest.
