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[Zao Onsen Ski Resort] Viewing Snow Monsters (2022-2023)
When you think of Zao, you think of its soft rime covered trees known as Snow Monsters
The lit-up rime that emerges in the pitch-black darkness is truly a monster.
Please take a look at the powerful art created by nature.
Recommended points
Snow Monsters Light-up
Don't miss the fantastically floating soft time-covered trees! Period: December 24 (Sat.), 2022 to February 27 (mon.), 2023
✤ Limited to 45 days
✤December: 24, 25, 29, 30, 31
January: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30
February: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24 ,25, 26, 27
Hours: 17:00~21:00 (Last ascent at 19:50)
Fee: Zao Sanroku Station ⇔ Jizo Sancho Station (round trip)
Adult 3,500 yen Child 1,800 yen
*You may not be able to see the snow monsters depending on the weather conditions.
*May be canceled due to the weather.
Rime Fantasy Corridor tour in Night Cruiser
This is a tour where you can get on the Night Cruiser and enjoy the rime that emerges in the darkness up close!
Period: December 24 (Sat.), 2022 to February 27 (Mon.), 2023
✤ Limited 45 days
✤ Same schedule as Snow Monsters Light-up indicated above
Departure times: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 (meet 20 minutes before departure)
Capacity: Maximum of 36 people per tour
Snowcat course: Depart from Juhyo Kogen Station ⇒ Turn back at the top of No. 4 pillar on the Sancho Line ⇒ Juhyo Kogen Station Return (does not go to Jizo Sancho Station)
Duration: Approx. 70-80 minutes (cruiser boarding time is approx. 30 minutes)
Fee: Adult 5,500 yen, Child (1 year old to elementary school) 4,600 yen (Round trip on Sanroku Line) + snowcat ride)
*You may not be able to see the Snow Monsters depending on the weather conditions
*Advance reservations are required
*May be canceled due to weather
Daytime Snow Monsters
Panoramic 360° view of the vast Snow Monsters area!
Period: Late December to early March
Hours: 8:30~17:00 (ropeway operating hours)
Fees: 3,500 yen for adults, 1,800 yen for children
Basic information
- Area
- Zao
- Event name
- [Zao Onsen Ski Resort] Viewing Snow Monsters (2022-2023)
- Date and time
- December 24 (Sat.), 2022, to February 27 (Mon.), 2023 - Limited to 45 days in that period
- Official site
- https://zaoropeway.co.jp/winter/info_detail.php?q=1791 (look at the calendar)