Zao Sarukura offers a unique blend of alpine and Nordic skiing, making it a versatile destination for all types of winter sports enthusiasts.
Tōhoku, Japan
Traditional Ski Resort
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Zao Sarukura Overview
Key insights
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Skiable Terrain
104
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac
Total Run Distance
2.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km
Number of Lifts
2
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total
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Terrain Difficulty
Beginner
89.0%
Intermediate
11.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.
Features
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Traditional Ski Resort
A classic ski resort with real snow
Frequently asked questions about Zao Sarukura
Where is Zao Sarukura?
Zao Sarukura is a ski resort in Tōhoku, Japan, at coordinates 38.1300, 140.3800.
How many lifts does Zao Sarukura have?
Zao Sarukura has 2 lifts, serving 2 km of marked runs and 104 ac of skiable terrain.
How high is Zao Sarukura?
Zao Sarukura has a peak elevation of 803 m, a base elevation of 682 m and a vertical drop of 121 m.
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Resort Quick Stats
104 ac
Skiable Terrain
2km
Total Run Distance
2total
Number of Lifts
803m
Peak Elevation
121m
Vertical Drop
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Best Time to Visit
271.5cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (90.4cm)
14.3cm
Nov
63.6cm
Dec
90.4cm
Jan
62.3cm
Feb
48.8cm
Mar
12.8cm
Apr
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