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: 7 to 16 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4062 m (3610 to 4330 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gio 1 ott | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| ven 2 ott | 5 / 8 °C | rain | dry | 4 h sun |
| sab 3 ott | 4 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 9 h sun |
| dom 4 ott | 4 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| lun 5 ott | 5 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| mar 6 ott | 9 / 15 °C | rain showers | dry | 3 h sun |
| mer 7 ott | 6 / 9 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
| gio 8 ott | 6 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| ven 9 ott | 6 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| sab 10 ott | 8 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 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 661 EUR per night, median 661 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Mount Gassan Ski Resort page.