Resort Comparison
Zao OnsenvsShiga Kogen
Zao Onsen
Yamagata, Japan
Shiga Kogen
Nagano, Japan
Key Statistics
Zao Onsen
Stat
Shiga Kogen
50 km
Total Piste
Best80 km
32
Total Lifts
Best51
1,661m
Peak Altitude
Best2,307m
780m
Base Altitude
Best1,500m
8/10
Snow Reliability
8/10
Local
Ski Pass
Ikon
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★★
Value Rating
★★★★★
45mBest
Transfer Time
1h 10m
Yamagata (GAJ)
Nearest Airport
Nagano (NGO)
Difficulty Distribution
Zao Onsen
Beginner 5/10Intermediate 6/10Advanced 4/10
Shiga Kogen
Beginner 7/10Intermediate 9/10Advanced 6/10
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
Shiga Kogen
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
- Value for Money
- Dining
- Scenery & Charm
3category wins
Shiga Kogen wins on
- Terrain Variety
- Lift System
- Family Friendliness
- Beginner Suitability
- Intermediate Terrain
- Advanced Terrain
- Accessibility
- Ski School
8category wins
Tied categories (4)
Snow ReliabilityApres-SkiOff-PisteAccommodation
Best For
Zao Onsen
Guaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charmEasy access
Shiga Kogen
BeginnersFamiliesGuaranteed snowBudget-conscious travelersScenery & charm
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