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森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) is a ski area in Akita Prefecture, Japan with 8.3 km of mapped downhill runs and 4 lifts, between 542 m and 1,202 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
8.3 km
Lifts
4
Top elevation
1,202 m
Vertical drop
660 m
Nearest airport
ONJ · 28 km

Slopes by difficulty

  • Easy6.8 km
  • Intermediate1.5 km

12 runs mapped in OpenStreetMap. Colours follow the Japanese piste convention.

Ski lifts

  • 2 Chairlifts
  • 1 Gondolas
  • 1 Rope tows

森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) is a ski area in Akita Prefecture, Japan. Its 12 mapped downhill runs add up to 8.3 km, which ranks it #103 of 516 ski areas in Japan and gives it 0.3% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 693 m long.

Slopes at 森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi)

About 81% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 19% intermediate and 0% advanced or expert, which makes 森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) a good choice for beginners and families.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 4 lifts: 2 chairlifts, 1 gondola, 1 rope tow. Most of them are chairlifts or gondolas, so you ride seated. Skiing runs from 542 m up to 1,202 m, a vertical drop of 660 m.

Getting to 森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi)

The nearest airport is Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ), about 28 km away in a straight line — roughly 36 minutes by car; Akita Airport (AXT) is 46 km away. Nearby ski areas include 阿仁湯口内スキー場, Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area (0.5 km), 上ノ岱スキー場, Uenotai Ski Area (0.2 km), 秋田八幡平スキー場, Akita Hachimantai Ski Area (2.1 km) and 達子森スキー場, Takkomori Ski Area (0.1 km), which together add 20 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to 森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi)

  1. 1
    Odate Noshiro Airport Flag of JapanKitaakita, Japan Airports in Japan
    ONJ28 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Akita Airport Flag of JapanAkita, Japan Airports in Japan
    AXT46 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Iwate Hanamaki Airport Flag of JapanHanamaki, Japan Airports in Japan
    HNA80 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Aomori Airport Flag of JapanAomori, Japan Airports in Japan
    AOJ87 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres of slopes does 森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) have?

8.3 km of downhill runs (12 runs): 6.8 km easy, 1.5 km intermediate. It is #103 in Japan by piste length.

How high is 森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi)?

The lifts and runs reach 1,202 m (3,944 ft); the lowest point is 542 m, a vertical drop of 660 m.

What is the nearest airport to 森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi)?

Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ), about 28 km away in a straight line; Akita Airport (AXT) is 46 km away.

How many ski lifts does 森吉山阿仁スキー場, Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) have?

4 lifts: 2 chairlifts, 1 gondolas, 1 rope tows.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.