Difficulty is classified by each resort under its own scheme, so grades and percentages describe that resort’s own terrain and are not directly comparable between areas.
- 538–1171 m
Ani
阿仁Aniai station, 25 minExperience Ani ski resort in Akita Prefecture with 9 diverse runs and 1200m elevation, offering pristine powder snow and authentic Japanese skiing adventures.
Lifts3Runs5Vertical633mDay pass¥3,800Snowfall / yr1,100cm20% beginner terrain - 483–641 m
Chokai Kogen Yashima Ski Resort
鳥海高原スキー場Kisakata station, 45 minLifts1Runs6Vertical158mDay pass¥3,200Snowfall / yr900cm30% beginner terrain - 740–1200 m
Morinoyama
森吉山Takanosu station, 60 minLifts3Runs6Vertical460mDay pass¥3,200Snowfall / yr1,050cm35% beginner terrain - 150–480 m
Omagari Family Ski Area
大仙市大曲ファミリースキー場Omagari station, 20 minExperience Oomagari Onsen Ski Resort in Akita with 4 runs and 480m elevation, featuring natural hot springs and family-friendly skiing in Japan.
Lifts1Runs4Vertical330mDay pass¥2,400Snowfall / yr550cm70% beginner terrain - 137–331 m
Taiheizan OPAS
太平山スキー場オーパスAkita station, 30 minLifts3Runs6Vertical194mDay pass¥3,140Snowfall / yr650cm50% beginner terrain - 581–1144 m
Tazawako
たざわ湖Tazawako station, 30 minExperience Tazawako ski resort in Akita with 13 diverse runs and 1186m elevation, offering stunning lake views and premium powder skiing in northern Japan.
Lifts6Runs13Vertical563mDay pass¥5,300Snowfall / yr750cm30% beginner terrain
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None of these resorts meet every filter at once. Clearing the day-pass band usually opens things up, since many resorts have not published a price this season.