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: 6 to 15 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4138 m (4010 to 4380 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mié, 30 sept | 6 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| jue, 1 oct | 6 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 5 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 6 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 5 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 5 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 6 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| mar, 6 oct | 8 / 15 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| mié, 7 oct | 8 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| jue, 8 oct | 7 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| vie, 9 oct | 6 / 13 °C | drizzle | 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 2026-10-02, from 407 EUR per night, median 417 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Mount Gassan Ski Resort page.