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Tengendai Kogen Snow Report & Live Webcams

Tengendai Kogen is a ski area in Yamagata with 1 webcam, 9 runs, 4 lifts and 530 m vertical.

An adult day ticket costs ¥6,000.

Tengendai Kogen is a lesser-known resort at 1,350m elevation. 1 webcam, 9 runs, 4 lifts and 530 m vertical.

Cameras are expected to come back online when the season starts (date not announced). Some cameras stream all year: press play to try one.

The longest run is about 6 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥6,000 (check the resort for current prices).

Snow depth and the 7-day snowfall and temperature forecast for Tengendai Kogen come from Open-Meteo forecast models for its part of Yamagata.

Best for: Powder, Less Crowded, Advanced Terrain

Season dates

This Season (Estimated)

  • Opening: Early December
  • Closing: Early April

The mountain

Resort Statistics

  • Lifts: 4
  • Runs: 9
  • Longest Run: 6.0 km
  • Vertical Drop: 530m
  • Skiable Area: 45 ha
  • Elevation: 920m - 1,820m
  • Operating Hours (Weekdays): 8:20am – 5:00pm
  • Operating Hours (Weekends/Holidays): 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Lift Types:
    • Ropeway ×1
    • Pair ×3
  • Terrain: Beginner 30%, Intermediate 40%, Advanced 30%

Prices

Tengendai Kogen lift ticket prices 2026-27

  • Adult (Day Pass): ¥6,000

Passport day ticket

Prices checked 18 Oct 2026

Rental Prices (1 Day) (Estimated)

  • Ski/Board + Boots (Adult): ¥5,000 JPY
  • Ski/Board + Boots (Child): ¥3,200 JPY
  • Jacket + Pants: ¥4,200 JPY

On-mountain rental counters are convenient, but village shops are usually 20-30% cheaper and discount further for advance bookings.

Getting there

  • Distance from Tokyo: 380 km
  • Car: 5h from Tokyo (via Tohoku Expressway)
  • Train: Tokyo→Yonezawa (Yamagata Shinkansen 2h)→Tengendai (bus 40min)
  • Airport access: Yamagata Airport 1.5h by car. Famous for powder snow.

Road Conditions & Access

  • Tyres: Winter tyres required December to March; chain restrictions apply on some mountain sections.
  • Driving: Deep snow and high plough walls cut sightlines. Mountain roads can close overnight.
  • Live closures: Check the Tohoku regional road information service and prefectural pages.

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