Resort Comparison
Zao OnsenvsMayrhofen
Zao Onsen
Yamagata, Japan
Mayrhofen
Zillertal, Austria
Key Statistics
Zao Onsen
Stat
Mayrhofen
50 km
Total Piste
Best159 km
32
Total Lifts
Best66
1,661m
Peak Altitude
Best2,500m
780mBest
Base Altitude
630m
8/10Best
Snow Reliability
6/10
Local
Ski Pass
Epic
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★★
Value Rating
Best★★★★★★
45mBest
Transfer Time
1h 15m
Yamagata (GAJ)
Nearest Airport
Innsbruck (INN)
Difficulty Distribution
Zao Onsen
Beginner 5/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 4/10
Mayrhofen
Beginner 6/10Intermediate 7/10Advanced 7/10
Estimated Trip Cost
Based on 2 travelers, 7 nights, mid-range accommodation. Includes flights from the US, lift passes, ski hire, and transfers.
Category Scores
Zao Onsen
Mayrhofen
Terrain Variety
5
Snow Reliability
8
Lift System
5
Family Friendliness
5
Apres-Ski
5
Off-Piste
5
Beginner Suitability
5
Intermediate Terrain
6
Advanced Terrain
4
Value for Money
8
Accommodation
7
Dining
7
Accessibility
6
Scenery & Charm
10
Ski School
4
The Verdict
Zao Onsen wins on
- Snow Reliability
- Value for Money
- Scenery & Charm
3category wins
Mayrhofen wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Apres-Ski
- Off-Piste
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Accessibility
- Ski School
10category wins
Tied categories (2)
AccommodationDining
Best For
Zao Onsen
Guaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmEasy access
Mayrhofen
FamiliesApres-ski loversBudget-conscious travelersEasy access
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