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Zao-san's Okama Crater Lake
Brian Wood-KoiwaZao-san is a volcano with a spectacular view at the summit; including a teal-hued crater lake, surrounding mountains and a simple but picturesque Shinto shrine.
Mount Zao is a 1,841-meter-high volcano between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures in the northern Tohoku region. It is one of Tohoku's most famous attractions, offering spectacular views and unique attractions for all seasons of the year.
The most famous sights of the mountain include the extraordinary blue colored Okama crater and the mystical "" snow monsters "" - trees that form in mid-winter. These are located around the top of the Zao ski area and are usually most spectacular around mid-February. The multiple layers of snow and ice give the trees a monstrous shape. Access is made possible by a cable car and a gondola for skiers and non-skiers. In the evening the snow monsters around the summit are illuminated.
The Okama is a crater lake that measures 1km in circumference with a 27m depth. It is known locally as 'Goshiki-numa' (five-colour lake) for its changing surface colours.
The natural phenomenon of 'juhyo' can be seen on the slopes of Mount Zao during the winter months.
Zao-san is a volcano with a spectacular view at the summit; including a teal-hued crater lake, surrounding mountains and a simple but picturesque Shinto shrine.
Zao Mountain - Trekking across a volcanic landscape in summer and skiing in winter, plus winding down in hotspring waters.
"BRING" is a take-out only bakery located in Togatta Onsen, part of Zao Town in Miyagi Prefecture. In addition to its delicious handmade breads, you'll find treats such as German pretzels and original sweet-infused breads.
Within the Mt. Zao scenic area is Zao Onsen (蔵王温泉), a popular hot spring and ski resort. Zao Onsen is especially popular during winter, where the famous "snow monsters&quo...
Zao Shiko Hotel. onsen and ski slopes nearby. Excellent service by English-speaking staff
Zao Onsen town is located in Yamagata Prefecture, and JR East Pass holders are able to get there from Tokyo station via a 2.5 hour ride on the Tsubasa shinkansen, followed by a 40 minute bus ride.
Mongolian BBQ a la Genghis Khan: expect to eat a lot of lamb
Unlike most of Japan, lamb is popular in this part of Yamagata, and it is almost always eaten barbeque style.
Zao Sumikawa is a popular snow park for snowboarders and tourists who want to see the famous Zao snow monsters.
Miyagi Zao Eboshi is one of four resorts on the East side of the Zao volcanoes in Miyagi. Eboshi boasts a 4,300 meter ski run and is a great mountain for beginner to intermediate snowboarders and skiers.