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Japan Sendai: Miyagi Zao Snow Monsters Exploration Tour (From Sendai Station)

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Japan Sendai: Miyagi Zao Snow Monsters Exploration Tour (From Sendai Station)

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Luxury Plan|Zao Juhyo Discovery Tour|Comes with round-trip shuttle bus

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Children under 2 years old who do not occupy a seat can participate for free, but must be held on the lap of a parent. Children cannot participate alone and must order with an adult.


When making a reservation, please note the "name of the hotel you are staying in" in the remarks column so that if the trip is canceled, the organizer will contact you to inform you of the relevant trip cancellation information.


The snowmobile "Snow Monster" luxury vehicle is a forward-facing independent seat vehicle.


Includes
  • Consumption tax
  • Round trip bus fare from Sendai Station to the ski resort area
  • Snowmobile "Snow Monster" luxury vehicle
  • warm boots
  • Deluxe lounge
  • Small quilt for use in car
  • portable heating pack
  • Drinks (coffee, tea, Zoou natural water)

Excludes
  • Personal expenses
  • Dining expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Various transportation costs to the meeting point

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USD 86.56

General Plan | Zao Juhyo Visiting Tour | Comes with round-trip shuttle bus

Free cancellation
Manual confirmation

Children under 2 years old who do not occupy a seat can participate for free, but must be held on the lap of a parent. Children cannot participate alone and must order with an adult.


When making a reservation, please note the "name of the hotel you are staying in" in the remarks column so that if the trip is canceled, the organizer will contact you to inform you of the relevant trip cancellation information.


The snowmobile "Wendigo" generally has a horizontal bench seat.


Includes
  • Consumption tax
  • Round-trip shuttle bus fare from Sendai Station to the ski resort area
  • Snowmobile "Snow Monster" general vehicle
  • warm boots

Excludes
  • Personal expenses
  • Dining expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Various transportation costs to the meeting point

From

USD 67.18

Highlights

Witness the awe-inspiring Zao Snow Monsters! This day trip from Sendai Station
offers easy roundtrip transport. Explore these unique, ice-covered trees,
resembling snow creatures. Tour the winter wonderland aboard a heated "Wild
Monster" snow vehicle. Book your magical experience today!


  • Experience the rare "snow monster" ice scenery unique to Sendai Zao. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation with a shuttle bus from Sendai Station, eliminating travel concerns.
  • Embark on a snowmobile adventure aboard the "Snow Monster," featuring a cozy heating device. Benefit from included cold-proof boots, ensuring a comfortable and memorable journey.
  • Get a close-up look at the giant icy trees and take memorable photos in front of them

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not
reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before
booking.


— What You Can Expect —


  • Zao Snow Monsters

    Explore the vast Zao Snow Monsters, a landscape of countless frost-covered
    trees. Witness the unique conditions—1600-meter altitude, -10℃ temperatures,
    and fierce blizzards—that create these "ice monsters." Visitors of all ages
    travel to Zao each winter to see this rare spectacle. Afterward, enjoy leisure
    time at the Sumikawa Snow Park Ski Resort Visitor Center, featuring the "Unkai
    Terrace" rest house with dining, shopping, and rentals for skiing,
    snowboarding, sledding, and snow gear.

-Itinerary Introduction-


  • December 20, 2025 to January 24, 2026

    9:05 am Meet at the JR Sendai Station East Exit sightseeing shuttle bus stop

    9:10 am Depart JR Sendai Station East Exit at the sightseeing shuttle bus stop

    10:55 am Arrive at Sumikawa Ski Resort Please go to the service desk of the
    general plan or luxury plan to complete the boarding procedures before
    boarding.

    11:30 am Take the snowmobile "Snow Monster" in front of the ski resort's
    integrated service center and set off

    12:20 pm Arrive at the Zao Snow Monsters and witness the Snow Monsters

    12:30 pm Return to ski resort comprehensive service center

    1:20 pm Arrive at ski resort integrated service center

    2:10 pm Take the bus to Togatta Onsen

    2:55 pm Arrive at Togatta Onsen ZAOBOO. Free time (about 150 minutes)

    4:55 pm Depart from Togatta Onsen ZAOBOO

    6:10 pm Arrive at JR Sendai Station East Exit sightseeing and shuttle bus
    stop, end of trip


  • March 1 - 8, 2026

    9:05 am Meet at the JR Sendai Station East Exit sightseeing shuttle bus stop

    9:10 am Depart JR Sendai Station East Exit at the sightseeing shuttle bus stop

    10:55 am Arrive at Sumikawa Ski Resort. Please go to the service desk of the
    general plan or luxury plan to complete the boarding procedures before
    boarding.

    11:30 am Take the snowmobile "Snow Monster" in front of the ski resort
    integrated service center and set off

    11:50 am Arrive at Zao Snow Monsters and witness the Snow Monsters

    12:00 pm Depart Zao Snow Monsters

    12:50 pm Return to the snowmobile drop-off point

    2:10 pm Take the bus to Togatta Onsen

    2:55 pm Arrive at Togatta Onsen ZAOBOO. Free time (about 150 minutes)

    4:35 pm Depart from Togatta Onsen ZAOBOO

    5:45 pm Arrive at JR Sendai Station East Exit sightseeing and shuttle bus
    stop, end of trip


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Additional information

Purchase Notice
  • For measures to prevent the new coronavirus, please refer to the following three points:
  • Temperature checks will be conducted on the day of the experience.
  • Please be sure to wear a mask when participating in the tour on that day.
  • Snowmobile vehicles are equipped with ventilation facilities.
  • Please note that this trip is only for one-day return and there is no tour guide accompanying you.
Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 20 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The growth of the tree ice can collapse due to unexpected increases in temperature or rainfall, making it impossible to view the tree ice fields. Please note that no refund or compensation will be accepted if you have already boarded the snowmobile.
Please understand that sometimes the itinerary sequence or arrival time may be changed due to traffic conditions or crowded places to visit.
The bus will depart on time. The bus driver will not contact passengers proactively. Please arrive at the boarding point early. If you miss the bus due to passenger reasons, you will not be able to request a refund. Please be advised.
We apologize for the inconvenience that other guests will be traveling on the shuttle bus, and seats cannot be assigned.
We apologize for the inability to reserve the seats for the regular and luxury vehicles on the snowmobile "Snow Monster".
When the "Snow Monster" general and luxury vehicles are full, you may be asked to sit in the passenger seat. We apologize for your understanding.
Please note that the size of the vehicle to be operated on that day will be determined based on the number of reservations.
This tour does not include lunch, please prepare it in advance or purchase it on site.
The outdoor temperature may drop to -10℃, so please wear warm clothes when getting off the bus.
In the event of trip cancellation, we will notify you via message at 07:00 (Japan time) on the morning of the day. It is recommended that you confirm whether there is any news related to trip cancellation in the order message section on the morning of the experience, so please pay attention.
Please be sure to go to each service counter according to your reserved plan before boarding the bus to collect the ticket.
Basic Plan Help Desk: Inside the Rest House
Luxury Solutions Desk: Inside Gelande House
Sumikawa Ski Resort phone number: 0224-87-2610 (calls are available after 9:00 Japan time).
Operating bus: Sakura sightseeing bus
How to Use Your Voucher
Please present the e-voucher on-site
When gathering and reporting, the staff must confirm the name and electronic voucher of the reserved representative.

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