Zao Sarukura is a ski area in the northeastern region of Kaminoyama City in Yamagata Prefecture.
It is a skier-only area, meaning that snowboarding is not allowed. Two pair lifts (300m and 500m) service the six ski runs. (The 300m lift opens for night skiing).
Zao Sarukura is located near the start of the Zao Echo Line road, less than 10km from the south of the larger and famous Zao Onsen ski area.
Zao Liza World ski area is also close by, to the east a little further along Echo Line.
Zao Sarukura first opened in 1977. In 1983 it was the first ski area in Yamagata Prefecture to use snow-making machines.
There are no special snow park facilities.
There are no specific facilities for children, but this skiers-only area promotes itself as being family friendly.
Ski lessons are available at Zao Sarukura.
Ski equipment rental is available.
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Zao Sarukura is normally open from 8:30am until 5:00pm during the daytime.
Night skiing is from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. The Number 1 lift operates for night skiing.
Zao 2843-1
Kaminoyama-shi
Yamagata-ken
999-3113