Topicsやまがたトピックス
- VISIT YAMAGATA
- やまがたトピックス
- Viewing Snow Monsters 2024-2025
Viewing Snow Monsters 2024-2025
- Zao
- 2024.12.14
Sightseeing・ Activity・ Event
Winter Recommended Photos Girls Family Nature Rainy day
When you think of Zao, the first thing that comes to mind is its rime-covered trees known as Snow Monsters.
The illuminated trees that stand out in the pitch black darkness are truly monstrous.
Please come and see this fantastic work of art created by nature.
Recommended points
Snow Monsters Light-up
Be sure to come and see the fantastic sight of the snow monsters!
Period: December 27 (Fri.), 2024 to February 23 (Sun.), 2025
✤Total of 35 days✤
December 27 (Fri.) to 31 (Tue.)
January 1 (Wed.) to 5 (Sun.), 10 (Fri.) to 12 (Sun.), 17 (Fri.) to 19 (Sun.), 24 (Fri.) to 27 (Mon.) & 31 (Fri.)
February 1 (Sat.) to 3 (Mon.), 7 (Fri.) to 10 (Mon.), 14 (Fri.) to 17 (Mon.), 21 (Fri.) to 23 (Sun.)
Hours: 17:00~21:00 (The lift going up leaves at 19:50)
[Fee] Lift from Zao Sanroku Station ⇔ Jizo Sancho Station (round trip)
Adult 4,200 yen, Child 2,100 yen
*You may not be able to see the snow monsters depending on weather conditions
*The tour may be canceled due to weather
Inquiry: Zao Ropeway Base Station
☎ 023-694-9518
Snow Monster Fantasy Corridor Tour on the Night Cruiser
This tour allows you to board the Night Cruiser and enjoy the frost-covered trees floating in the darkness up close!
[Dates] December 27 (Fri.), 2024 to February 23 (Sun.), 2025
✤Total of 35 days✤
The dates are the same as for the Snow Monsters Light-up
[Reception/Meeting Place] Zao Mountain Station Counter
*Advance reservations required
[Zao Mountain Station Departure Time] ■17:00 ■18:00 ■19:00 ■ 20:00
*Please gather 20 minutes before departure. After everyone has gathered, an attendant will guide you.
[Capacity] Maximum 36 people per tour
[Fee] Adult 7,000 yen child (1 year old to elementary school students) 5,000 yen
(Round trip ropeway mountain line + Night Cruiser ride)
*Depending on weather conditions, you may not be able to see the snow monsters.
*May be canceled due to weather.
*Season tickets and other discounts are not appliable.
[Inquiry] Zao Ropeway Mountain Station
☎ 023-694-9518
Daylight Rime on Trees
A 60° vast Snow Monsters area, with a great panoramic view!
[Period] Late December to early March
[Hours] 8:30~17:00 (ropeway operating hours)
[Fee] Adult 4,200 yen, Child 2,100 yen
[Inquiry] Zao Ropeway Base Station
☎ 023-694-9518
Bus & Ropeway Set Ticket
A great deal with a round trip bus ticket between Yamagata Station and Zao Onsen and a round trip Zao Ropeway ticket!
[Inquiry/Sales] Yamagata Station Bus Information Center
☎ 023-622-4290
Basic information
- Area
- Zao
- Event name
- Viewing Snow Monsters 2024-2025
- Date and time
- December 27 (Fri.), 2024 to February 23 (Sun.), 2025 (35 days in total)
- Official site
- https://zaoropeway.co.jp/winter/index.php