The juhyo on Zao, firs coated in wind-blown ice into shapes locals call snow monsters, peak from late January through February. The Zao Ropeway takes you up among them; dress for well below freezing at the top.
Visit Ginzan Onsen, Zao Okama and the Zao Ropeway from Sendai in one full day, with lunch, mountain views and seasonal tour options.
Most Popular★ 4.6“The tour guide is very responsible, friendly, and professional.”
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155 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $113.69
Compare Zao’s winter snow monsters with Ginzan Onsen on a long, organized day trip from Sendai, with group ropeway access and extra fees to plan for.
★ 4.8“Seeing the 'Snow Monsters' (Juhyo) and Ginzan Onsen was absolutely wonderful! The tour guide was very nice, and joining this tour was so convenient. Thank you for this trip!”
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51 reviewsFrom $125.05
Compare Ginzan Onsen, Zao’s winter snow monsters, and Fox Village on a Sendai day trip, with practical advice on costs, timing, queues, and transport.
★ 4.2“The driver was driving very fast. The speed limit on the highway section was 80 kilometers per hour, but the driver reached 120 kilometers per hour, which was quite dangerous. He was also speeding on the snowy downhill slope. While he was driving, I felt…”
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26 reviewsFrom $125.79
Pair Ginzan Onsen’s snowy streets with Zao’s winter peaks, a fox village visit, and a ryokan stay on this two-day trip from Tokyo.
★ 4.0“Van driver very good. Place is very good and cool. He help disabled. ginzan onsen, hotel, zao mountain and fox village.”
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8 reviewsFrom $191.35
Explore Japan's snowy landscapes, relax in historic hot springs, and marvel at the Snow Monsters on this full-day tour from Sendai with stunning views and delicious food.
★ 4.7“Excelente tour desde Sendai. Lamentablemente por condiciones climáticas adversas no pudimos observar los mounstros de nieve, pero los guías intentaron hacer todo lo posible para lograrlo, fueron bastante atentos.”
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4 reviews11 hoursFrom $167by LION TRAVEL JAPAN Co. Ltd.
Compare Zao’s winter snow monsters with the foxes of Shiroishi on a guided day trip from Sendai, with practical tips on timing and mountain conditions.
★ 4.3“It was a long-awaited trip. The Japanese person in charge chatted with everyone through the translator along the way. We arrived at the destination safely. We had a lot of fun. The staff were very friendly and polite. It is worth recommending 👍🏻”
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4 reviewsFrom $124.85
Discover the stunning frozen landscapes of Yamagata on a guided snow trekking tour to the Icefall, complete with snowshoes, hot lunch, and expert guides.
★ 5.0“It was an amazing experience! They are professional guides, very kind, joyful and helpful. We had so much fun even with the hard weather conditions. You do need a good fitness level, some hiking experience and proper winter clothes. So be prepared! They provide everything…”
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3 reviews5 hoursFrom $129by YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE