2025 Zao Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

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

People say to go to Tibet to see the blue sky + tree ice It depends on character 🙂↔️ Because it is often foggy or melted snow 🙂↕️ We have really done a lot in our last and this life There is such good weather In my place by car, the road at the Upper Zango Cable Car Station has some many bends, about 1.5hour from Sendai. It was a sunny day and it didn't snow, so it was safe Because too many people suspend ticket sales at 8:30 my place just arrived at 8:00 We also packed the whole cable car 🥹 before leaving I promise that I will continue to do more good Help many elderly people cross the road Continue to be so good to patients and respond to requests😂 📍Tibetan King Tree Ice #globaltravel

I had planned to visit Tohoku to see the Zao Snow Monsters a year ago. I saw some spectacular photos online and was very excited before the trip. Unfortunately, we didn't get to ride the Zao Ropeway, only the Central Ropeway. We still saw the snow monsters, but they weren't as impressive. Luckily, the weather was great that day and there weren't too many people, so we could take lots of photos!

You can enjoy it all-inclusively. It's great that you can order what you like for breakfast and lunch and order as much as you like. #SendaiTrip #Tohoku

#0yentripJanuary2025 A happy trip to Miyagi filled with delicious food Mori no Mebuki Tamagoya Zao Main Store 📍Address: 10-8, Enda Benten, Zao-machi, Karita-gun, Miyagi 989-0821 Abe Kamaboko Store Main Store I tried gourd fried food! 📍Address: Abe Kamaboko Store Head Office Building, 2-3-18 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0021 FLATWHITE COFFEE FACTORY 📍Address: 1F, tekute Nagamachi 2, 1-5-5 Asutonagamachi, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 982-0007

Compared to the nostalgia of #银山温泉, #扎王树冰 is a more worthwhile view. During the two-stage cable car ride, we gradually saw the trees covered with snow, and finally turned into #アイスモンスター ice monsters. The weather on the mountain changes very quickly. The visibility was good when we climbed the mountain that day, but when we reached the top it started snowing and the visibility dropped. I heard from tourists who went there the next day that visibility was poor and they could only take photos at the top of the mountain. Are you also tempted by this journey that completely relies on your luck? 📍Address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hbc9Lf31EXqQCZNX6 #Good Places to Go in January 2025

As soon as the winter vacation started, I rushed to Japan. The whole Sendai street was filled with long coats in the style of Winter Sonata. Then, early this morning, before dawn, my brother Geng and I were fully equipped with mountaineering equipment, ready to face the extreme cold of the Zao frost trees. The magical thing is that I didn’t seem to feel cold, but it seemed a little cold. I felt the coldness inside the frost trees was very comfortable. Although I waited in line for more than two hours, I really thought it was worth it. Legend has it that these frost trees are also called tree monsters. There are men, women, and children. Then, the higher we go, the more frost trees there are. The whole process of taking the cable car was not dull at all. I also saw many skiers trying to dodge the frost trees (too strong). I really think it is worth coming... Then there is a Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on top. The snow is so heavy that only his head and a little bit of his body are left. Today is really fun... I realized what I always wanted to see, the Zao frost trees... And I always felt that the touch of the snow is very similar to the feeling of Chaozhou hot and cold ice.

📍Mountain Field Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Togatta Onsen, Zao-cho, Karita-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Slope House in Kuraishi-dake National Forest Operating period: December 21, 2024 - March 23, 2025 ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ I had booked a snowmobile tour in advance to go see the frost-covered trees. Ice-covered trees tour Morning session: Departs at 11:00 (approx. 2 hours) Afternoon session: Departs at 13:30 (approx. 2 hours) (Each tour takes 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours) Approx. 45 minutes one way to the ice-covered trees field ⇨ Approx. 10 minutes to the ice-covered trees walking point ⇨ Approx. 45 minutes to Sumikawa The Wild Monster is a passenger snowmobile with a custom-made cabin that is comfortably heated There are two types of snowmobiles. Standard class with sideways bench seats Deluxe class with forward-facing independent seats A (12/21-1/3) B (1/4-31, 3/10-23) C (2/1-3/9) Varies depending on the period Standard class A 5,500 yen B 6,500 yen C 8,500 yen Deluxe class A 8,500 yen B 9,500 yen C 11,500 yen It was a pretty heavy snowstorm that day, but the tour went ahead. It was quite a lot of snow, but I thought it was amazing how we kept moving forward. I'd like to try again on a sunny day. #Miyagi #Zao #Frost-covered trees at Zao #Ice Monster #Snowmobile #Wild Monster #Snow #0 yen trip January 2025

📍 Miyagi Zao Ice Tree Tour Togatta Onsen, Zao-cho, Karita-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Kuraishi-dake National Forest Ski Slope House 🅿️ Yes ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ ▶️ Zao's world-famous "Ice Trees" They are also called ice monsters because the snow on the trees looks like living things. A majestic work of art of nature created by the unique weather conditions of the Zao mountain range😍 ▶️ I wanted to see it with my own eyes, so I joined a snowmobile tour However, unfortunately, there was a heavy snowstorm that day. Even on a day like this, the tour went ahead. ▶️We got off at a few places along the way to take photos, but we couldn't do it because of the snowstorm. We took about 10 minutes to take photos at a place where we could get off. We could only see it up close, but it was nice to see the impressive frost-covered trees. ▶️I'd like to go see them again on a nice day. ●The frost-covered trees are... ①A place where Aomori Todomatsu (Japanese larches) grow naturally ②A place where snow falls moderately ③It must be on the western slope of a mountain ④A winter-type atmospheric pressure arrangement with strong western winds When these four conditions are met, the world's rare natural beauty, "frost-covered trees," is born. #Miyagi #Zao #frost-covered trees #frost-covered trees at Zao #Ice Monster #0 yen trip January 2025

📍Takimidai Observation Deck Inside Kuraishidake National Forest, Togatta Onsen, Zao-cho, Karita-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 《Access》 About 35 minutes by car from "Murata IC" or "Shiroishi IC" on the Tohoku Expressway 🅿️Yes ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ ▶️Discovered on the way back from Zao Echo Line after joining the frost-covered trees tour Sankai Falls, one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls The way it falls in three tiers is majestic From the viewing platform, you can see the three waterfalls, Sankai Falls, Fudo Falls, and Jizo Falls. From the Fudo Falls Observation Deck, where the Myo-o statue of Zao Fudoson stands, you can get a close-up look at Fudo Falls. A frozen waterfall in a landscape covered in pure white snow. I would like to see the waterfall in autumn someday. #wintertrip #MiyagiZao #Miyagi #waterfall #0yentripJanuary2025

#AccommodationTravelRecord For 400 years since its opening, Togatta Onsen has been known as the "hot spring of the gods" for its abundant water and excellent health benefits. "Chikusenso" has two hot springs at this famous hot spring, and all of the hot spring facilities are free-flowing from the source. The bamboo forest seen from the large window in the library lounge was very beautiful and impressive. The symbolic hanging bell has a heavy and imposing presence. I stayed in the Junior Premier Suite. It was a suite consisting of a Japanese-style room and a bedroom, and I enjoyed the hot spring in a cypress bath. For dinner, we had the Japanese restaurant "Kamagami", named after the god who resides in the hearth. The food we were served was Sendai beef, and the vegetables and seafood were carefully selected from Miyagi Prefecture and around the country, giving it a seasonal feel. For breakfast, we enjoyed freshly cooked Hitomebore rice directly from the farmer in a clay pot. ✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧✧⋄⋆⋅⋆ ⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧⋄⋆⋅⋆⋄✧ Spot information 📍There are two private open-air baths Both are free for guests to use Reservations are required 📍A shuttle bus runs between Sendai Station and Takesenso Reservations are required Check the website for details #Miyagi #Tohgatta Onsen #Hot springs #Domestic travel #Girls trip #Gourmet

Zao Dairy Center Rose Garden A rose garden next to the cheese house I don't know much about flowers, but I stopped by this rose garden on my way back from the cheese house I was surprised to discover that there are so many different kinds of roses! It's free to enter, and it's spacious, so it wasn't crowded and I was able to enjoy it at my own pace! It's probably a good idea to check the season before visiting. 💰Price per person: Free 📍Address: 251-4 Nanakahara, Toogatta Onsen, Zao-cho, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 989-0916 🅿️Parking available #FuriTabi

Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture ① Zao Daigongen Otorii There is a large torii on the way from the Togatta shopping district to the Okama area⛩️ Tourists from overseas were also taking photos! It was overwhelmingly large and impressive! 📍Location: Togatta Onsen, Zao Town, Karita District, Miyagi Prefecture 989-0916 ② Takimidai (Takimidai Observatory) 📍Location: Kuraishidake National Land, Togatta Onsen, Zao Town, Karita District, Miyagi Prefecture 989-0916 Takimidai Observatory, Sankai Falls and Fudo Falls It's not very close, but you can see the waterfall. #Furitabi

#Interacting with animals/Zoo 📍Location: Zao Heartland 201 Nanakahara, Toogatta Onsen, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi 989-0916 💰Price per person: Free 💞Reasons why we recommend it: The kids were so excited to see the sheep and goats up close! You can't get close to the adult goats and sheep, but you can get up close and personal with the baby animals! It's free to try, so we recommend it! 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: At the Zao Heartland Experience Center right next door, you can try making ice cream and have a light meal!

Nestled in the breathtaking natural surroundings of Tohoku, Japan 🇯🇵, the Miyagi Zao Mercure Onsen Resort offers an ideal setting for a perfect hot spring vacation♨️. The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable, with an area exceeding 36 square meters. Through the windows, guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Miyagi Zao. The elegant decor and refined atmosphere of the rooms provide a relaxing experience🥰. The hotel's restaurant serves a buffet featuring local ingredients from Miyagi Zao🍽️. The elegant and comfortable ambiance of the restaurant showcases a variety of seasonal dishes, from fresh seafood to local farm produce, allowing guests to savor the bounty of nature with every bite. As a high-end hot spring hotel, the resort boasts Japanese-style open-air hot springs, baths, and a swimming pool♨️. Soaking in the warm hot springs surrounded by the beauty of nature offers a complete relaxation experience. The hotel lobby also features a complimentary bar in the evening🍷, perfect for unwinding after a soak in the hot springs. 🏨 Hotel: Miyagi Zao Mercure Onsen Resort 📍 Address: Togatta-onsen Oni-ishihara 1-1, 989-0916, Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture Togatta Onsen Kami no Yu There is a free foot bath right in front of you, and there is also a hot spring that costs 400 yen for adults and 150 yen for children! I think 400 yen is a reasonable price☺️ It seems to be divided into hot and warm water, but both are too hot for children (and adults)! It seems to be empty around noon, but it seems to get crowded after the evening! This time I only used the foot bath. 🅿️Free parking available nearby 📍32 Nakamachi, Togatta Onsen, Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture 989-0912 #0 Yen Trip

Located in the Tohoku region in northern Japan, home to unique species such as the Japanese macaque and the Japanese serow, Zao's ice trees are not as intimidating as these animals. In fact, Zao's ice trees are not living entities but rather a magnificent spectacle of snow and ice forming on trees in the Zao mountain range in northern Tohoku. Standing like mysterious guardians in the snowy landscape, these pure white giants transform the winter slopes into a surreal dreamscape. The snow-covered and frozen tree branches create an otherworldly magical scene, full of alluring charm, attracting pioneers who dare to explore the ever-changing realm of nature. Embark on a journey to see the 'Zao Ice Trees' (also known as snow monsters) and discover one of nature's many enchanting sights.

Zao Dairy Center Cheese Cabin You can buy many kinds of dairy products! The milk drink Molk is rich but not too sweet, so it's easy to drink! It's not in the photo, but I recommend the cream cheese. They have cream cheeses with a sweet taste and a savory taste, and the garlic cream cheese and blueberry cream cheese were delicious😆 There is a place where you can eat, so I'd like to use it next time! 📍251-4 Nanakahara, Toogatta Onsen, Zao-cho, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 989-0916 #0 yen trip

coffee roastery & cafe fua A cafe in Zao-machi, Miyagi Prefecture A specialty coffee shop that is hard to find around here. The coffee you drink while enjoying nature is exquisite! There are several cute designs for the drip bags, and I bought a drip bag with Zao-sama, the mascot character of Zao-machi, as a souvenir✨ Tel: 0224-29-3655 Business hours: 11:00-16:00 Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (except for holidays) 📍270-7 Nanakahara, Toogatta Onsen, Zao-machi, Miyagi Prefecture 989-0916 #0 yen trip

This is a rest house next to Okama in Zao. The first floor is a shop and rest area, and the second floor is a restaurant. The summit area is high in altitude and often covered in fog, so this is also a spot to wait for the fog to clear. ୨୧――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Zao Summit Rest House Address📍Ishidake National Forest, Shichikashuku-cho, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Access📍A short walk from Zao Katta-dake Parking Lot Opening hours📍9:00-16:30 *Open from May to late October No viewing possible from early November to late April due to road closures ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Girls trip #Adult girls trip #Couple trip #Domestic travel #japan #Zao Onsen #Zao Summit Rest House #Okama in Zao #Tohoku Tourism

This time, I will introduce #ZaoEchoLine! You can park your car in the parking lot along the way and see the emerald green lake "Zao no Okama"! You can only see the frozen lake for a limited time before the ice melts! There are also alpine plants around Zao no Okama! You can easily enjoy the scenery that you can only see by climbing the mountain! Also, if you climb a few stairs, you can see a torii gate ⛩️ I went during Golden Week, and I was able to see a wall of snow! This will last until around mid-May! I enjoyed the scenery while driving ✨ #Sakura2024 #MiyagiTrip #YamagataTrip #Tohoku

Although I came here before ECO-LINE opened, this place is already a great place to stay in every aspect! Moreover, the packaging design of the tableware and supplies selected by the hotel is very thoughtful and thoughtful. I will definitely come here again! #zao

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

Visit the snow scene in the Zao area of Japan, experience the open-air bath in the secret forest, enjoy the vast forest, be neighbors with squirrels and birds, and feel the infinite charm of nature. - ♨Hot Spring Mountain Villa Daikon no hana The secluded hot spring villa at the foot of Mount Zao, away from the daily hustle and bustle, in this forest of 10,000 tsubo with only 18 independent houses, experience the natural open-air hot spring, feel the change of seasons, and return to the pure heart. - 💠Hot Spring Located in the historic Tohoku Onsen area, the villa has its own hot spring source, abundant spring water, colorless and transparent, gentle on the skin, said to have a balanced moisturizing effect. 🔸Loan cut hot spring (chartered hot spring) Dotted in the jungle, 4 open-air hot springs full of wild fun. 1⃣Morning breeze Overlooking the natural forest, feel the refreshing breeze of Zao through the forest. 2⃣Star Forest Rest your head on the wooden pillow by the soup pool, and look at the starry sky through the forest. 3⃣Waiting for snow Overlooking the mountain stream below from the open-air bath, the gurgling water sound is refreshing. 4⃣Sudden rain The deepest open-air bath in the villa, full of secrecy, completely immersed in nature in the cedar forest. . 🕕Use time 6:00~24:00 ※Free use, no reservation required, available if empty. 🔸Large bath Make full use of the terrain and trees in the large bath, and enjoy the semi-open-air bath integrated with nature. 🔸Room hot spring Most rooms have open-air/semi-open-air hot springs, the rooms are far apart, in the private space surrounded by nature, enjoy the healing of the hot spring. - 💠Room In the 10,000 tsubo natural forest, divided into five areas, only 18 independent rooms are set up, each separated, like a place to avoid the world. 🔸Room with a sense of openness The horizontal beam made of Jinshan cedar, the private terrace bathed in the sun, full of natural transparency. . 💠Cuisine - Enjoy local mountain and forest cuisine 🔸Natural ingredients The truly valuable raw materials are undoubtedly fresh ingredients. The villa has its own farm. The meals are mainly seasonal vegetables. The home-cooked dishes cooked with heart have a simple and fresh taste that is lacking in kaiseki cuisine. 🔸The menu changes once a month The dinner menu is changed once a month, with a wide variety. 🔸Breakfast Freshly cooked chicken egg soup and handmade tofu and other Japanese dishes, enjoy traditional Japanese breakfast. 🔸Wine and beverages Provide local specialty wines from the Tohoku region of Japan selected by the hotel, and original seasonal cocktails. - Check-in time 03:00 pm~ Check-out time ~11:00 pm 📍Miyagi Prefecture, Katta District, Zao Town, Tohoku Onsen, Tohoku North Mountain 21-7 🚎JR Tohoku Shinkansen - Shiroishi Zao Station, or JR Tohoku Main Line - Shiroishi Station, about 50 minutes drive from the hotel after getting off.

Address: 18 Togatta Onsen Honmachi, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0913 Atmosphere/Facilities: The exterior has a traditional atmosphere, and the staff kindly explained the menu to me Both the soba and tempura were delicious and I was very satisfied! The mountain vegetable tempura was especially delicious 🤤 I want to go again Please come and visit us #hotsprings#outdoors#summer weekend trip

Address: 88-11 Kaminohara, Toogatta Onsen, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0916 Contents This was my first time staying at this inn, but it was the best inn I've ever stayed at. The food was delicious, and even the late-night snack service was amazing! I'd definitely like to stay here again!! ☺️ #summer weekend trip#outdoors#hot spring

Address: 88-11 Kaminohara, Toogatta Onsen, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0916 Details: The hospitality and service was excellent. I had a relaxing time. The food was delicious! I was satisfied with both dinner and breakfast! The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The bed was extremely comfortable! The bath was not crowded and I was able to relax at the perfect temperature! The open-air bath was also great! It was also great that the temperature was divided so I could bathe at my preferred temperature☺️ #Hot spring#Outdoors #Summer weekend trip

Address: 88-11 Kaminohara, Toogatta Onsen, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-0916 Contents: The Unkai Lounge offers blue skies and a Japanese garden during the day! At night, you can enjoy the starry sky! After dinner, we went to see the stars here 🌠 #Hot springs#Outdoors #Summer weekend trip