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Zao Onsen Ski Resort! Viewing Snow Monsters

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Zao is famous for its snow monsters. They rime ice-covered Marie’s fir trees taking a fantastic appearance in the midst of winter.

The illuminated rime-covered shaped that emerges in the jet-black darkness are just like monsters.

Please take a look at this powerful art created by nature.

Zao in Winter

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Snow Monsters lit-up

Please come look the fantastic snow monsters!
Period: December 25 (Sat.), 2021 to February 28 (Mon.), 2022 Limited to 45 days
* The schedule will change in February 2022 and the illuminations will be held only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 17:00 21:00 (Last uphill lift at 19:50)
Fee: Adult 3,000 yen Child 1,500 yen
Inquiry: Zao Ropeway Sanroku Station
Phone: 023-694-9518

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Snow Monsters Illusion Corridor Tour on the Night Cruiser

Take the Night Cruiser snowcat to enjoy the snow monsters from up close.
Date: Saturday, December 25 (Sat.), 2021 to February 28 (Mon.), 2022
Limited to 45 days
Departure time from Zao Sancho Station: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 (meeting 20 minutes before departure)
Capacity: Up to 36 people per time
Course: Jizo Kogen Station ⇒ Turn back at the top of the No. 4 pillar on the Sancho line ⇒ Jizo Kogen Station (does not go to Jizo Sancho Station)
Fee: Adult 4,500 yen Child 3,800 yen (includes ropeway to Jizo Kogen and snowcat ride)
* Season tickets and other discounts cannot be used.
* Advance reservation is required.
* It may be canceled depending on the weather.
Inquiry: Zao Ropeway Sanroku Station
Phone: 023-694-9518

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Daylight Snow Monsters

Come enjoy a panoramic view of the snow monsters during the day!
Period: Late December to Early March (it will depend on the weather conditions)
Time: 8:30~17:00 (ropeway operating hours)
Fee: Adult 3,000 yen, Child 1,500 yen

Basic information

Area
Zao
Event name
Zao Onsen Ski Resort! Viewing Snow Monsters
Date and time
45 days from December 25 (Sat.), 2021 to February 28 (Mon.), 2022
Access

There are also a From Kaminoyama Onsen ★ Daytime snow monsters viewing plan and a From Kaminoyama Onsen ★ Nighttime snow monsters viewing plan to enjoy the snow monsters departing and returning to Kaminoyama Onsen.
You can make the reservations below (Japanese only)

Daytime plan Nighttime plan
Official site
http://zaoropeway.co.jp/zao/winter/

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