[2025 Kawasaki Attraction] Travel Guide for Okama (Updated Apr)

💞Recommendation: In winter in Zao, Japan, you can see the famous frost trees and enjoy the warm hot springs, but you can't go to Zao Okama, which looks like angel tears. This is a tourist attraction that will only open in May after the snow season. 🗓️Itinerary: We will travel by car ➡️We will park at the parking lot below Okama ➡️We will take a personal cable car to go there🚠! Walk along the trail of Zao Okama and enjoy the Okama and various natural landscapes😘 The weather is still very cold when going up the mountain, remember to wear more clothes! #JapanTohoku #ZaoOkama #JapanSelf-drivingTour #Yamagata #Zao #JanuaryGoodPlaces2025

One of the famous attractions in Tohoku is Zao Okama in Yamagata, a volcanic lake also known as the Five-Colored Lake. The lake water boils repeatedly due to volcanic activity. The water of Lake Okama is green. You can take the cable car up the mountain and then walk to Okama. We drove to the mountain by ourselves. There is a parking lot and a sales department at the tourist center so it is very convenient. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to Okama. Okama is beautiful from every angle. In addition to seeing the beautiful volcanic lake - Okama, I also accidentally climbed two of Japan's 100 Most Famous Mountains - Kumanodake (Zao Mountain) at an altitude of 1,841m and Karitadake at an altitude of 1,758m. It took 1 hour and 50 minutes to go from the visitor center to the top of the mountain through Mikama and back, taking photos and enjoying the scenery. This itinerary is very suitable for families to travel together. The children were having fun walking, playing and picking up stones. Stones from volcanic eruptions could be seen everywhere around them. Soon the weather on the mountain began to change and fog appeared. It was only 9 degrees on the mountain at that time, which was very cool. Zao Okama 〒989-0916 Miyagi Prefecture, Karata County, Kurao Town, Togatta Onsen, Kuraishidake National Forest, Kurao no Mikama #Zao #Okama #Kumano-dake #Zao Mountain #Katada-dake #Volcanic Lake #Zao Mountain Range #Goshikinuma #Miyagi #Japan's 100 Famous Mountains #Good Places for Families #familytravel #Self-driving

Near the parking lot of Mt. Kanda in Zao is the Zao Summit Rest House, which serves as a base for sightseeing and mountain climbing. There are toilets, rest areas, and a restaurant, so you can relax here. The surrounding scenery is also spectacular. #AutumnTravel #AutumnFoliageSpots #AutumnFoliageViewing

#springwander Mt. Zao Mikama is a crater lake located in the highest altitude area in the centre of the Zao mountain range. " It is a lake with a diameter of 325 metres and a circumference of about 1 km, surrounded by three mountains: Mt. Karita, "Mt. Kumano" and "Mt. Goshiki". It is a mysterious spot also known as "Goshiki Lake" because the colour of the lake changes to dark green, blue, emerald green, etc. depending on various conditions such as seasons, time, weather, and temperature, and the contrast between the quiet glow of the lake surface and the roughness of the crater wall. But it exudes the depth of natural beauty.

Hi !!! 🤗 Let's share the experience of traveling to Okama Crater on a budget to be a guideline for everyone. 1. Access: From Kaminoyama Onsen Station, there will be a free shuttle bus (few buses, 2 trips there / 2 trips back). The bus stops in front of Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information (while waiting for the bus, the staff will give out a 500¥ Chair Lift discount coupon). 2. We traveled on November 1, 67. The Okama crater was quite windy and very cold (opening period: late April - early November).

#historicallandmarks Amazing view for this volcanic lake in Mount Zao, Yamagata, Japan. The view is breathtaking. 100% worthwhile to come and visit. Reminder: can get windy and cold up there. Bring a jacket 😊

Mikama is a volcanic lake. The water in the lake boils repeatedly due to volcanic activity. It is highly acidic and no living things can survive. The lake also has a gem-like blue-green color, which is very dreamy! After going down the mountain, you can soak in the hot springs. The smell is strong and the spring water is milky white. It is rich in minerals and helps relieve fatigue and beautify the skin. It is also called "Beauty Hot Spring". There are dozens of hot spring hotels here, most of which provide accommodation with one night and two meals. The quality is very good and you must stay for one night. #Japan and Korea City Attractions #JapanZaoOnsen #JapanZao #OverseasTravel #JapanTravel #JapanAttractions #JapanMust-visitCheck-inPoints #JapanHiking

Okama, a tourist spot between Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures⭐️ It feels great to see the crater lake sparkling emerald green!! As it is in the mountains, we recommend going by car! Parking is 550 yen #202308SummerTrip #Okama #MiyagiTourism #YamagataTourism

Mount Zao is a large mountain range that spans Miyagi and Yamagata, but in fact there is a road that goes almost to the top, so you can access the famous Okama by car. It gets very crowded during the autumn foliage season, but you can enjoy beautiful scenery. #AutumnTravel #AutumnFoliageViewing #AutumnFoliageSpots

Visited in mid-September 2022. The weather was changeable and I was worried about whether I would be able to see it beautifully, but it was a clear day and I was able to see the best views. I brought something to wear over my clothes, but the weather was very refreshing and the breeze was pleasant, so I was sweating when walking around, so short sleeves were fine.

Address: 989-0916, Miyagi Prefecture, Zao-cho, Katta-gun, Togatta Onsen, Kuraishi-dake National Land, National Forest Content: We enjoyed the fresh greenery of summer in Zao!! It's really rare to think that you can only see this view in summer🌳 The mountains on the way to Okama can be seen by car without having to climb the mountain, so you can easily see them🤭 Please come and visit✌🏻 #Outdoor　#Summer weekend trip

Address: 989-0916, Togatta Onsen, Zao-cho, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, Kuraishi-dake National Land, National Forest Content: Okama, located on the border between Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures! The emerald green color was so beautiful! 🥹🥹 When I went there before, it was extremely cold and the weather was foggy, so I was really hoping for an emerald green (lol) Please come and visit us 🤭 #Outdoor #Summer weekend trip