A quiet, scenic slope in the foothills of Mt Chokai — the kind of place locals take their families when Zao feels too busy.
Live conditions
Off-seasonThe mountain is resting.
Next season
Opens late November
Current temp 10°C, wind 6 km/h. We’ll resume the daily report once snowfall picks up.
Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Refreshes hourly. Always verify with the resort before driving up.
Why Chokai Kogen Yashima
A quiet, scenic slope in the foothills of Mt Chokai — the kind of place locals take their families when Zao feels too busy.
Chokai Kogen Yashima is a hidden-gem ski resort in Akita, Tohoku, with 8 marked runs and 220m of vertical. The terrain suits beginners.
Terrain in detail
TameFamily-focused. If you're after gnarly black runs, look elsewhere. Difficulty, powder character, and the stats that matter on the mountain itself.
Hardcore index
14
Family-focused. If you're after gnarly black runs, look elsewhere.
From terrain split, run profile, vertical drop, expert features.
Powder profile
Cold Tohoku storms — drier than the Sea of Japan coast.
Drier on cold storms, deeper when the Sea of Japan fires.
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m
per season
Snowfall data not published — frequency is the regional baseline.
Expert runs
1 of 8
Estimated from advanced terrain split.
Vertical drop
220m
Compact mountain.
Steepest pitch
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Pitch not published.
Backcountry gates
None
In-bounds skiing only.
Tree skiing
Limited
Mostly groomed terrain.
Moguls
Few
Mostly cord and powder.
Best for
Terrain
Getting there
From airport
Approximately 90 minutes from Akita Airport
Drive
Rental car recommended; Yashima region Approximately 90 minutes from Akita Airpo
Rental car recommended; Yashima region Approximately 90 minutes from Akita Airport
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