Zao Sarukura is a ski area in 山形市, Yamagata, Japan. The terrain spans roughly 655–813 m above sea level. There is no settled snow at the moment — the season has not started here yet. 2 official live cameras are linked below. 54 other ski areas lie within 120 km. Snow figures and the Powder Score are recalculated every day.
Elevation range is estimated by sampling points across the ski area.
Score breakdown
Powder Score v1.0.0
7-day outlook
| Date | Snow | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ 11 Aug | 0 | 15.8 / 20.5 | 15.5 |
| 🌦️ 12 Aug | 0 | 18.7 / 23.5 | 15.3 |
| 🌦️ 13 Aug | 0 | 19.6 / 25.5 | 9.9 |
| 🌦️ 14 Aug | 0 | 19.2 / 24.1 | 8.4 |
| 🌤️ 15 Aug | 0 | 17 / 24.2 | 11.4 |
| 🌦️ 16 Aug | 0 | 16.2 / 22 | 7.9 |
| 🌦️ 17 Aug | 0 | 17.3 / 22.2 | 6.6 |
🎥 Live Cameras
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🗺️ Location
Where it sits relative to nearby resorts. For a piste map, see the official site.
Official piste map ↗Nearby resorts
- Zao Liza World 3km 8
- Zao Onsen 5km 8
- Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park 9km 8
- Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort 12km 6
- Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort 13km 6
- Miyagi Zao Shichikashuku 15km 8
🏨 Where to Stay
28 places to stay within 12 km of the slopes.
Nearest: 9.3 km
Closest places
- 旅の宿さいとう Guest house 9.3 km
- ふぢ金旅館 Hotel 9.6 km
- 鶴の湯長十郎旅館 Hotel 9.6 km
- ホテル山内 Hotel 9.6 km
- 花明りの宿 月の池 Hotel 9.6 km
- Hotel Kikuya Hotel 9.7 km
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Accommodation data: OpenStreetMap
Updated: 10 Aug 2026, 16:28