Mount Gassan Ski Resort
About Mount Gassan Ski Resort
Japan’s legendary summer ski destination, where die-hards carve deep corn snow on a sacred volcanic peak long after other resorts have melted.
Highlights
- Summer mogul fields
- Sacred hiking trails
- Backcountry spring corn
- Shinto mountain culture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1393m
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 6
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Mount Gassan Ski Resort
- Today: 5 to 8 °C, rain, 4 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2750 m (2250 to 3490 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pá 2. 10. | 5 / 8 °C | rain | dry | 4 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 5 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 4 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 6 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| út 6. 10. | 8 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| st 7. 10. | 6 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
| čt 8. 10. | 5 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| pá 9. 10. | 5 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| so 10. 10. | 8 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| ne 11. 10. | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Getting to Mount Gassan Ski Resort
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Yamagata Airport (GAJ), 34 km away, about 40 min by road
Where to stay in Mount Gassan Ski Resort
2 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 661 EUR per night, median 661 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Mount Gassan Ski Resort page.