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: 4 to 10 °C, partly cloudy, 4 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3716 m (3360 to 3930 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | 4 / 10 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 8 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 8 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 4 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 4 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 7 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 7 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 7 / 14 °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 2026-10-09, from 426 EUR per night, median 426 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Mount Gassan Ski Resort page.