Zao - Ski Passes
Guests have a lot of options when it comes to lift passes at Zao. Tickets are priced different for adults and for children, and include night skiing as well. If you’re looking at taking a large group, there are special ticket prices available for groups of students or organizations, too, with discounted prices overall. These lift passes cannot be arranged without accommodation booked through Ski Japan Holidays.
Ikon Lift Pass
Zao Mountain Resort joined the Ikon Pass for the 2025/2026 season, offering Ikon Pass holders access for the winter. Ikon Pass holders receive 7 days of combined access at Zao, while Ikon Base Pass holders receive 5 days combined.
Ikon Pass holders: Get 7 days of combined access at Zao Mountain Resort, with no blackout dates.
Ikon Base Pass holders: Get 5 days of combined access at Zao Mountain Resort, with no blackout dates.
Ikon SESSION Pass holders: Do not receive access to Zao Mountain Resort.
Access: You can use your Ikon Pass to go directly through the lift gates. If you have not yet received your pass, visit the lift ticket counter with your ID and pass details to get access.
The Ikon Pass from the 2025-2026 season in Japan can also be used at the following resorts:
- Shiga Kogen Ski Resort
- NEKOMA Ski Resort
- Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort
- Lotte Arai Ski Resort
- APPI Ski Resort
- Furano Ski Resort
- Mt. T Ski Resort (Tenjindaira Mountain)
- Zao Onsen Ski Resort