Zao Sarukura
About Zao Sarukura
A family-oriented gateway to the Yamagata highlands, known for its gentle terrain and local soul food away from the Zao crowds.
Highlights
- Beginner-friendly slopes
- Local jingisukan BBQ
- Family-run atmosphere
- Highland hiking trails
Key Facts
- Altitude: 682m
- Top lift: 803m
- Ski pistes: 1.8km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 9
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Zao Sarukura
- Today: 10 to 15 °C, clear sky, 8 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3554 m (2680 to 4430 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 10 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 8 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 12 / 17 °C | rain | dry | 4 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 13 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 10 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 8 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 8 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 8 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Zao Sarukura
Hikes nearby - Zao Sarukura (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Zao Sarukura, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Mt. Zao
Getting to Zao Sarukura
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Yamagata Airport (GAJ), 32 km away, about 35 min by road
Where to stay in Zao Sarukura
47 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 143 EUR per night, median 273 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Zao Sarukura page.