Head to head
Zao Onsen Ski Resort vs Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
A side-by-side look at two of Japan's ski resorts on the numbers that matter — runs, vertical, snowfall and where they sit. Highlighted figures mark the higher value.


| Metric | Zao Onsen Ski Resort | Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Marked runs | 43 | 33 |
| Vertical drop | 944m | 637m |
| Seasonal snowfall | 12m+/season | 10m+/season |
| Region | Tohoku | Tohoku |
| Prefecture | Yamagata | Fukushima |
| Tier | premium | premium |
Zao Onsen Ski Resort compared with Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
Resort A
Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Resort B
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
- Marked runs
- 4333
- Vertical drop
- 944m637m
- Seasonal snowfall
- 12m+/season10m+/season
- Region
- TohokuTohoku
- Prefecture
- YamagataFukushima
- Tier
- premiumpremium
What they share
- large terrain
- resort town
- intermediate
- powder
Where to stay
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain
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