Japan Zao Ski Resort Guide What is there to do in Zao, Japan?

Actually, you are not familiar with Zao in Japan, but if many people must know about Zao Ski Resort here, then do you know what other fun entertainment there is? Today, the editor will tell you about Zao!

Zao Ski Resort Guide

As an independent ski resort, Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski Resort can be proud to say that it is the largest ski resort in Japan and the most historic ski resort in Japan. One of the most popular attractions, it offers more than 30 cranes and cable cars.

The snow quality in Tibet ski resorts is high-quality powder snow and the snow is very thick. It’s easy to imagine what a strange experience it is to walk through the ice on a skateboard.

There are many ski trails here, suitable for skiers of different levels. Even if you skate all day, you still can’t finish all the sightseeing.

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

The ski trails here are not difficult and are very suitable for family skiing vacations.

For those family members who are not ski enthusiasts, the gondola ride offers unique views of the trees and ice, and is also a great place to relax.

Transportation

From Yamagata Prefecture to Sono IC in Yamagata City, take R286 to Sono Hot Spring for 30 minutes.

Tickets

Fee: 34,600 yen per day, 2,500 yen for children.

Business hours

Business hours: 8:17.

From the beginning of December every year to the end of April of the following year.

What is there to do in Zao, Japan?

Zao Hot Spring

Kurao Hot Spring is located at the foot of Mount Kuro. It is the oldest hot spring in Japan discovered 1900 years ago. One of the hot springs and one of the most famous sulfur hot springs in Japan.

Because the sulfur spring is said to help children grow up healthily, Zao Hot Spring is known as the "Jianner 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 called "skin care soup".

There are three public baths and three open-air hot springs. Each hotel has its own hot spring. Natural hot springs can make people feel happy and refreshed.

Unlike most Japanese hot springs, this is Kakeyanagi Hot Spring. To put it simply, Gualiu Hot Spring does not have circulating water, so every dip 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 Tibet Hot Spring, namely Shangtang, Xiatang and Chuanyuantang. Local residents can use it for free, and tourists can use the wooden dolls for free.

Transportation:

Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station for 2.5 hours, then transfer to the bus for 40 minutes.

Take the JR Senzan Line from Sendai Station to Yamagata Station, then transfer to a bus, 40 minutes.

If you choose a direct flight from Beijing or Shanghai to Sendai, you can take a bus directly from Sendai Airport, but there are only four flights departing at 10:15, 11:45, 12:30, and 14:30 every day.

Zao Fox Village

"(mobumobu)" is a language that Japanese young people like to use. It is an expression that looks soft and cute. It is very appropriate to use it to describe the Zao fox in this period.

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 yourself.

The foxes in Wangcun are wild, but they are used to close contact with humans. Not only do they know how to strike the cutest poses for the camera, but they also know how to sell adorable treats that are irresistible.

Here you can observe cute furry foxes up close, and there are rabbits, ponies and other small animals in the touch area that you can touch and play with!

Transportation: Take the Shinkansen from Sendai Station to Shiroishi Zao Station, then take a taxi for about 20 minutes.

Official website: 3358zao-fox-village.com/en (English)

Okay, do you know Zao? In addition to these Zao kings, there is also a very famous landscape, which is the ice tree here, which appears every winter, and there is also a lighting ceremony. You can have a good stroll!