Guide to when to visit Zao Juhyo in Japan in 2020

Everyone knows that the winter in Hokkaido, Japan is very beautiful, but there is also a very beautiful landscape in Japan, that is Zao Shubing. This scenery is similar to the domestic scene of Rime Island, but different, and it is also a It is a rare scenic spot. If you want to see similar scenic spots like rime, this is also a good choice. Zao Mountain

Every winter, the air containing a large amount of moisture condenses into frost when it is cold. The frost condensed on the coniferous forest trees becomes thicker and thicker, eventually forming arbors with ever-changing, weird and beautiful shapes.

At the junction of Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture in the northeastern part of Japan, from December to February of the following year, the dry cold wind from Siberia meets the moist water vapor from the Tsushima Warm Current, giving the West Japan Sea It brought a lot of snow along the coast.

The coniferous forests in the mountains are covered with thick ice and snow, which also gives rise to the stunning natural wonder on the Zao Mountain Range here: Zao Juice.

The water droplets attached to the fir trees growing on the Zao Mountain Range condense into ice, and then the gaps are repeatedly filled with snow until the trees are completely wrapped and become huge human-shaped ice trees.

The formation of tree ice requires the perfect time and place, so it is extremely rare. The "Zangoku National Park" located on the border of Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture is the most magnificent and is the most representative of Tohoku Japan. It is also the most popular place to view tree ice.

Today, Zao, which is 1,661 meters above sea level, has been developed into a famous ice and snow resort. You can not only overlook the rime, taste delicious food, but also glide freely among the ice fields and meet "snow monsters". "***dance.

Sitting on the park cable car, you can enjoy the picture of heaven and earth called "rime" or "ice tree" in a more vivid way.

Get on the train from Zao Sanroku Station and travel through the Juhyo Plateau to the end of the mountain. As far as the eye can see, white rules the land.

During the best viewing season for ice trees, from the end of December to the end of February every year, a specially opened "Lighting Show" will cast lights on the ice trees lined up along the mountain. Lovers can witness the colorful trees together. Romantic legend.

The ice tree evolved into a huge giant. After nightfall, under the illumination of colored lights, the ice tree took on an increasingly grotesque appearance. No wonder people also called it a "snow monster" .

Telephone: 023-694-9328

Address: 229-3 Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture

Fee: 2,800 yen, children 1,400 yen

PS: Due to weather conditions, it may be impossible to see the ice trees and the activity may be cancelled.

However, going to Zao is not just about seeing tree ice, there are many other entertainment activities! Zao Ski Resort

As an independent ski resort, Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort can It is proud to say that it is the largest ski resort in Japan and one of the most historic ski resorts in Japan, and provides more than 30 lifts and cable cars.

The snow quality in Zao Ski Resort is high-quality powder snow, and the snow is thick. It is not difficult to imagine what a unique experience it must be to skateboard through the ice.

There are many ski trails here, suitable for skiers of different levels. Even if you ski for a whole day, you will not be able to finish them all.

The longest slide is about ten kilometers long and starts near the ice tree on the top of the mountain.

The ski slopes here are not too difficult and are very suitable for family ski vacations.

For those family members who are not ski enthusiasts, you can take a cable car to enjoy the unique scenery of ice trees. , is also a good place to relax and relax. Zao Hot Spring

Zao Hot Spring is located at the foot of Zao Mountain. It is one of Japan's oldest hot springs discovered before 1900 and one of the most famous sulfur hot springs in Japan.

Because the effect of the sulfur spring is said to make children grow up healthily, Zao Onsen is famous as the "Kenji Hot Spring".

At the same time, the hot spring also has the effect of making the skin white, tender and smooth, so it is also known as the "skin beauty soup".

There are three public baths and three open-air hot springs in one place, and each hotel has its own hot spring bath. The natural hot spring will make people happy physically and mentally and invigorate the spirit.

Different from most Japanese hot springs, this is a hanging-flow hot spring. To put it simply, there is no circulating water in the hanging-flow hot spring, ensuring that every bath you take is fresh and original spring water.

When you arrive at Zao Onsen, if you are a hot spring fanatic, remember to buy a "KOKESHI" wooden doll.

There are three public baths in Zao Hot Spring, namely upper bath, lower bath and Kawagen bath. Local residents can use it for free, and tourists can also use it for free with wooden dolls.

Transportation: ① Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to "Yamagata Station" for 2 and a half hours, then transfer to the bus for 40 minutes;

② Take the JR Senzan Line from Sendai Station Go to "Yamagata Station" and transfer to the bus for 40 minutes;

③ If you choose a direct flight from Beijing or Shanghai to Sendai, you can take the bus directly from Sendai Airport, but there are only 10 flights a day : 4 departures at 15, 11:45, 12:30 and 14:30. Zao Fox Village

"もふもふ(MOBUMOBU)" is a language that Japanese young people like to use. It is an expression for the soft and cute appearance. Use it to describe the little Zao foxes of this period. It's very appropriate.

You only need to spend 100 yen to enter the Zao Fox Village, have close contact with more than 100 cute little foxes of 6 different species, and feed them personally.

The foxes in Zao Village are all wild, but they are used to close contact with humans. They not only know how to put on the most adorable poses in front of the camera, but also know how to be cute and beg for food, making people feel at ease. Resistance.

Here you can observe the cute and fluffy foxes up close. In the touch area, there are also small animals such as rabbits and ponies that you can touch and play with!

Transportation: from Take the Shinkansen at Sendai Station and get off at Shiroishi Zao Station, then take a taxi for about 20 minutes. Mount Kumgang Tree Ice

Mount Kumgang spans Osaka and Nara, with an altitude of about 1,125 meters. It is famous for its charming scenery in all seasons. It is said that the number of climbers throughout the year ranks second in Japan after Mount Fuji.

In the severe cold winter, Mount Kumgang transforms into a snow-capped silver world, and the wonders of tree ice make people feel like they are in a dreamy fairy tale world.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, come to this natural pure land. While climbing the mountain, you can enjoy the very rare tree ice.

There are 10 steps on Mount Kumgang. The first two steps have more steps. For people who rarely exercise, they will feel tired very quickly at the beginning. Take appropriate rest and replenish energy. is very necessary.

Insist on climbing to the 5th round, where there are cabins and toilets for temporary rest. There are also the famous Ultraman and Little Monsters. This is one of Mount Kumgang’s popular photo spots.

Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can have an unobstructed view of the beautiful scenery at the foot of the mountain. The white snow decorates the cherry blossom trees on the mountain, which is as romantic as seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

The deepest snow on the mountain can reach 17 centimeters. You don’t have to go to Hokkaido to experience the fun of the snow world!

If you are not confident about climbing snow-capped mountains or do not have enough time, You can also take the cable car up the mountain. The one-way fee is 750 yen for adults and 390 yen for children. You can also enjoy discounts when purchasing round-trip tickets!

After getting off the cable car, it takes about 40 minutes to walk to the top of the mountain.

There is a temple on the top of the mountain, where you can make wishes in this pure land. Sometimes you can also meet energetic dogs.

Transportation: Departing from Osaka City, take the express train of the Nankai Electric Railway Koya Line from Namba Station, get off at Kawachi-Nagano Station, and transfer to the bus bound for "Kana_yamaro_プウェイ-mae" Take the bus and get off at the "Kingo Tozanguchi" station (please get off at the "Kingoyama Hiroshima Station" when taking the cable car). The whole journey takes about 70 minutes.

Necessary clothing: non-slip nails, clothing that facilitates movement

Time required: the whole journey takes about 3 hours