Dokkonuma Pond

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Zao
2021.04.02
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Dokkonuma is a pond in the Chuo Kogen area of Zao Onsen great for autumn leaves, hiking and snowshoes trekking.

You can transfer to the Chuo Daiichi Lift from the Zao Chuo Ropeway, so it is safe for people who are not confident in their physical fitness.

Those who want to enjoy trekking can also walk from the Torikabuto Station.
From the Torikabuto Observatory, you can see a panoramic view of the Zao Onsen town below and Mt. Chokai, Mt. Gassan and the Asahi mountain range in the distance.

The Dokkonuma pond is around 350m in circumference and is the source of the water in Yamagata City.
The beautiful emerald green is really a refreshing sight.

Recommended points

Trekking Dokkonuma pond course

[Required time] Approximately 60 minutes

Chuo Ropeway Onsen Station
↓ 7 minutes
Torikabuto Station
↓ 1 minute
Torikabuto Observatory (Zao Daikokuten)
↓ 15 minutes
Dokkonuma pond
↓ 10 minutes
Chuo Dai-ichi lift
↓ 5 minutes
Torikabuto Station
↓ 7 minutes
Chuo Ropeway Onsen Station

Basic information

Area: Zao
Name: Dokkonuma pond
Address: Kamihozawa, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
Remarks: There is also a course where you can get off at the Zao Sky Cable’s Chuo Kogen Station and walk to Dokkonuma pond from there.