Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort: Day Trip from Sendai (44 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort is a ski resort in Yamagata, about 44 km in a straight line from Sendai Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Sendai for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Ski resort |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 山形蔵王温泉スキー場 |
| Location | Yamagata |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Mokichi Kinenkan-mae Station – about 8.4 km |
| From Sendai Station | about 44 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 282 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 457 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 38.16730, 140.39400 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Mokichi Kinenkan-mae Station, about 8.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (山形蔵王温泉スキー場) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Zaō Onsen – Hot spring, less than 1 km away
- Zaōsan Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 5 km away
- Mount Zaō – Mountain, about 5 km away
- Nishizaou Park – Park, about 5 km away
- Okama – Lake, about 6 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.