MIYAGI ZAO SUMIKAWA / WINTER JOURNAL

Miyagi Zao Sumikawa

Ski the Miyagi side of Zao or take a snowcat to see winter trees, with Togatta Onsen as a place to stay.

Single ski area

2026–2027Winter operating plans

Published course counts describe the facility, not the number of runs open on your visit.

Dates for the 2026–2027 ski season have not yet been verified in this guide. Check the operator’s announcement before choosing your travel dates.

These are seasonal plans, not live slope or lift status. Snow and weather can change the dates and the terrain available.

Check the season and update time on the linked page. Snow and lift reports from a previous season may remain online.

01 / TRAVEL NOTES

Choose your skiing and starting point

A snow day on the Miyagi side

The current official name is Mountain Field Miyagi Zao Sumikawa. Above Togatta Onsen, the snowfield offers the Sumikawa slopes and higher terrain. Beginners should start on open gentle slopes with the school before heading onto the broader mountain.

Approach the park one step at a time

Park features and natural terrain are part of Sumikawa’s appeal. Their shape and availability change with snowfall and the season, so inspect the day’s layout and difficulty first. Mix park riding with ordinary runs suited to your ability, and adjust the day as weather changes.

A snowcat trip for non-skiers

Advance-booked snowcat tours leave from Sumikawa to visit the winter-tree landscape. Non-skiers can join this Miyagi Zao experience, but tree formation and operations depend on natural conditions. Combine it with time at Togatta Onsen or local crafts rather than assuming the trees will be at their best.

Official resort, maps and operating information ↗

02 / TRAVEL NOTES

Courses, distances and arrival times

Sumikawa lies on the Miyagi side of Zao, at around 1,100 m. Gentle Sumikawa terrain and the more varied Atomi area can be combined with a stay at Togatta Onsen.

Published figures describe the scope noted below. Check today’s open terrain and lift status with the resort.

Eight courses with published distances are counted from the official guide. Park features and sightseeing snowcat routes are not added to the ski-course total.

Listed courses: 8
Longest individual run: 3.0 km
Atomi B length: 700 m