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: 8 to 16 °C, clear sky, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4110 m (3790 to 4280 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jeu. 1 oct. | 8 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 5 / 9 °C | rain | dry | 5 h sun |
| sam. 3 oct. | 5 / 8 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| dim. 4 oct. | 4 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| lun. 5 oct. | 6 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| mar. 6 oct. | 10 / 12 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| mer. 7 oct. | 7 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| jeu. 8 oct. | 6 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| ven. 9 oct. | 5 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| sam. 10 oct. | 6 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 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.