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Resort Comparison

Zao OnsenvsShiga Kogen

Zao Onsen ski resort
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Zao Onsen

Yamagata, Japan

Shiga Kogen ski resort
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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
★★★☆☆
Family Rating
Best★★★★☆
★★★★★
Value Rating
★★★★★
45mBest
Transfer Time
1h 10m
Yamagata (GAJ)
Nearest Airport
Nagano (NGO)

Category Scores

Zao Onsen
Shiga Kogen
Terrain Variety
5
9
Snow Reliability
8
8
Lift System
5
9
Family Friendliness
5
8
Apres-Ski
5
5
Off-Piste
5
5
Beginner Suitability
5
7
Intermediate Terrain
6
9
Advanced Terrain
4
6
Value for Money
8
7
Accommodation
7
7
Dining
7
6
Accessibility
6
8
Scenery & Charm
10
8
Ski School
4
7

The Verdict

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Zao Onsen wins on

  • Value for Money
  • Dining
  • Scenery & Charm
3category wins
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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

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