Gassan Ski Resort

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A ski resort offering summer skiing from spring to summer.

Overview

Gassan Ski Resort is located at the foot of Mount Ubagatake (1,700m elevation) in Nishikawa-machi, Yamagata Prefecture. Famous for its summer skiing, it operates from spring to summer. Boasting abundant snowfall and a vast expanse of slopes, it offers courses suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders. From the summit, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Gassan and the magnificent natural scenery. Gassan Ski Resort is a mecca for summer skiing, attracting skiers and snowboarders from all over Japan. Slopes are categorized by skill level, including the Ubazawa-goya-mae Slope, Ubagatake Slope, the Grand Slope, and the Ushikubi Slope. The summit also features the Ubagatake Rest Area with restaurants and shops. There is ample parking for 500 vehicles. Beyond summer skiing, Gassan Ski Resort is also surrounded by tourist attractions such as the Gassan Shizu Onsen hot springs. Why not enjoy both summer skiing and onsen in the abundant nature of Mount Gassan?

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Basic Information

Address
Gassan Ski Resort, Gassan Kokuryurin, Gassan-zawa, Nishikawa-machi, Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Yamagata
Access
・About a 108-minute ride on a Yamako Bus and Nishikawa-cho municipal bus from Yamagata Station on the Yamagata Shinkansen. ・About a 20-minute drive from the Gassan IC on the Yamagata Expressway. Show route
Op.Hours
Mid-April to late July
Cld.Days
Open every day
Fee
- Lift one-day pass: Adult ¥5,000, Child ¥3,000 - T-bar lift one-day pass: Adult ¥3,000, Child ¥2,000 - Pair lift one-day pass: Adult ¥4,000, Child ¥2,500
INFO
- Parking is available at a fee. - There's an Ubagatake Rest Area at the summit with restaurants and shops.
HP
https://www.gassan-ski.co.jp/

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