Yokone
About Yokone
A low-key, local favorite in the Yamagata highlands prized for its uncrowded slopes and traditional, quiet rural charm.
Highlights
- Local atmosphere
- Rural highland scenery
- Quiet night skiing
- Authentic Yamagata hospitality
Key Facts
- Altitude: 134m
- Top lift: 258m
- Ski pistes: 0.6km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 2
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Yokone
- Today: 11 to 24 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4200 m (4040 to 4470 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 11 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 15 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 13 / 21 °C | rain | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 12 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 9 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 12 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 17 / 19 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 14 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 12 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 10 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Getting to Yokone
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Niigata Airport (KIJ), 56 km away, about 57 min by road