Yashima Ski Area
About Yashima Ski Area
A quiet, local escape on the slopes of Mount Chokai, offering cinematic views of the Sea of Japan and uncrowded volcanic terrain.
Highlights
- Sea of Japan views
- Volcanic mountain trails
- Quiet local atmosphere
- Pristine powder runs
Key Facts
- Altitude: 477m
- Top lift: 687m
- Ski pistes: 5.3km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 11
- Mountain huts: 4
Ski Area
鳥海高原矢島スキー場, Yashima Ski Area, ちょうかいこうげんやしまスキーじょう, Chokai Kogen Yashima Sukijo
Weather and 10-day forecast for Yashima Ski Area
- Today: 13 to 21 °C, clear sky, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3922 m (3330 to 4160 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 13 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 12 / 15 °C | rain | dry | 6 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 11 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 7 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 11 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 14 / 22 °C | drizzle | dry | 10 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 11 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 10 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 10 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 10 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Yashima Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Yashima Ski Area (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Yashima Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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猿倉口コース (Sarukuraguchi Trail)
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百宅口コース (Momoyakeguchi Trail)
Getting to Yashima Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Shonai Airport (SYO), 49 km away, about 1h03 by road
Where to stay in Yashima Ski Area
1 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 101 EUR per night, median 126 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Yashima Ski Area page.