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- Zao Juhyo Festival 2024-2025
Zao Juhyo Festival 2024-2025
- Zao
- 2024.12.14
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The Zao Juhyo Festival has a variety of events that can be enjoyed by both skiers and non-skiers, and by children and adults alike.
Enjoy the beautiful winter at Zao.
*The content of each event may change depending on the weather.
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◆ 60th Edition! Revival! Feast of Snow and Fire (Torchlight Skiing & Winter Fireworks
Zao Onsen ski resort's unique Torchlight Skiing event where 1,000 skiers holding LED lights will create a line of light. After skiing, you can also enjoy the winter fireworks (about 5 minutes).
Date: February 1 (Sat.), 2025
Reception: 17:00
Start: 20:00
Venue: Uwanodai slopes (Night skiing will be partially suspended on the day)
Inquiry: Zao Onsen Tourism Association Information Center
☎ 023-694-9328
Yamagata City Tourism Information Center
☎ 023-647-2266

◆ A large collection of winter vehicles (snowcats, snowmobiles, etc.)
You can experience special vehicles such as snow groomers, snowplows, and snowmobiles working on the Zao Slopes.
A pass for junior high school students and younger is 1,000 yen for the entire mountain.
Date: January 26 (Sun.), 2025
Venue: Omori Slopes
&
February 24 (Mon.), 2025
Venue: Uwanodai slopes
Hours: 10:00~15:00
*The event may be canceled depending on the snow conditions.

◆ Winter Zao Good Luck Tour Stamp Rally
Visit the power spots of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and get lucky! Plus, you can win prizes in a lottery!
Duration: December 27 (Fri.), 2024 to February 24 (Mon.), 2025

◆ Steam Lights
Dondonbiki will light up three public baths! Duration: December 27 (Fri.), 2024 to February 24 (Mon.), 2025
Hours: Sunset to 21:00
Venue: Zao Hot spring village

◆Jukki Snow Park
Produced by Zao Onsen's mascot Jukki-kun of the snow monsters
Venue: Kids spaces will be set up at Omori Slopes, Nakamori Slopes, and Uwanodai (Sunrise)!
*The photo is for illustrative purposes only
Duration: As soon as preparations are complete, scheduled to be open until late February
Admission: free
Basic information
- Area
- Zao
- Event name
- Zao Juhyo Festival
- Date and time
- December 27 (Fri.), 2024 to February 24 (Mon.), 2025
- Address
Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
- Remarks
Inquiry
Yamagata City Tourism Information Center
☎ 023-647-2266



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