yukigura
"Dwell within a story"
Time is shaped by place.
This is not a space to be filled, but one to rediscover the beauty of emptiness.
Please note: The images of the rooms featured on this website are AI-generated representations of the completed spaces. As renovation work is currently underway, the actual spaces and specifications may differ from those shown.
"yukigura" is a kura that stands quietly within the snow.
Once a place where precious things were kept, it is now a space where time and experience gently accumulate.
Yukigura is not merely a place to stay.
Reimagined from a traditional Japanese kominka,it is a retreat for those who seek slow mornings, long nights,and time that is not consumed, but truly lived.
Nestled in Zao—where winter transforms the landscape into a quiet, snow-covered sanctuary—
Yukigura invites you to pause, to breathe deeply,and to rediscover what it means to truly dwell.
Zao
One of Japan’s leading mountain resorts
Located in Yamagata, Zao is known for its world-class ski slopes, ethereal winter landscapes, and soothing hot springs.
Easily accessible yet embraced by quietude, this is a place where you can fully experience Japan’s mountain culture.
t within a historic kura, this is a place where stays, workations, and cultural experiences quietly converge.
In Zao, where each season reveals a different face, spend time that exists only here.
Off-season
April - November
Workation · Retreat ·
Cultural Experiences
In the seasons of fresh greenery and autumn foliage,
the space opens as a setting for artist residencies,
corporate workations, and international cultural exchange.
Within the quiet of the kura,
creativity and dialogue naturally emerge.
Partner Brands
1914, an outdoor brand was born in Sweden.
For over 100 years, Haglöfs has been creating high-performance apparel, backpacks, footwear, and more, designed for spending time in nature.
Now, a new connection begins between Haglöfs and YUKIGURA.
Zao, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
To make time spent in nature even richer.
Together, creating new experiences that can only be found in this place, at this moment.
A modern travel and snow sports bag brand born in Norway.
Db creates backpacks, luggage, and other products that combine functionality with refined Scandinavian design, making every journey more comfortable.
To travel.
To head into the mountains.
And to stay somewhere new.
From the journey to the stay, new connections begin to emerge.
Together with your journey to snow-covered Zao.
Contact
142-1 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata 990-2301, Japan
(8-minute walk from the Uwa-no-dai Slope at Zao Onsen Ski Resort)
