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 2685 m (2130 to 3490 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 5 / 8 °C | rain | dry | 4 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 4 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 3 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 8 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 7 / 13 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 5 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 5 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 8 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 9 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 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 2026-10-09, from 427 EUR per night, median 427 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Mount Gassan Ski Resort page.