Tohoku winters are long and properly snowy, and the region leans into it with ice monsters on Zao and lamp-lit Ginzan Onsen. Book early; January and February weekends fill fast.
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.
Most Popular★ 4.8“We really enjoyed our tour to Ginzan Onsen and Zao Onsen to see the snow monsters. Mr. Azumi was our fantastic English speaking guide. I didn't get the names of the other guide and our driver but they were also fantastic. This was a very…”
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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“Amazing travel experience , to have noon and evening atmosphere at Ginzan onsen, and our companion and driver Lin is very helpfull and friendly....”
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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“First, gather at Sendai Station, then take the Snow Monster bus up Mount Zao. Upon arriving at the summit of Mount Zao, there's only 15 minutes for taking photos; any longer and your time is up! Plus, the snow is so deep, reaching mid-thigh, making…”
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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