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- Zao Onsen Ski Resort! Viewing Snow Monsters
Zao Onsen Ski Resort! Viewing Snow Monsters
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.
Recommended points
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
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
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.
Daytime plan Nighttime plan
You can make the reservations below (Japanese only)- Official site
- http://zaoropeway.co.jp/zao/winter/