Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters)
The Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters) are formed from a unique weather condition, where seasonal winds from Siberia collect moisture from the Sea of Japan, which then sticks to the Aomori white fir trees and freezes there. It is a magnificent and delicate natural work of art born from the interweaving of ice and snow. You can enjoy the views of the vast expanse of Juhyo from the ropeway, or see them illuminated at night.
More Information about Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters)
Street address
- Near to Jizo Sancho of Mt. Zao
Access
- Take a bus to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal from Yamagata Station. Walk from there to the Zao Ropeway Sanroku Station.
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- Jan., Feb., Mar., Dec.
Point
- Temperatures can drop to -10℃, so please ensure you prepare for the cold weather.
Please see the official website for the timings of the illumination.
Spots around
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Zao Onsen district
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Yonezawa Beef
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Chido Museum
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Uesugi-Jinja Shrine
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Kaminoyama City Sightseeing Fruit Orchard
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Yonezawa Station
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Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set
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Shonai Airport
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Bunshokan
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Mogami Gorge Basho Line Sightseeing (Traveling down the Mogami River by boat)
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Sankyo Soko Storehouse
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Yunohama Onsen
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Togashi Candle Shop (Picture Candle Painting Experience)
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Japanese Shojin Ryori (Vegetarian Dishes)
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Fruit Picking
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Sake Brewery Museum, Toko-no-Sakagura
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Somaro
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Kaminoyama Castle
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Cherry Blossoms in Hiyoriyama Park
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Atsumi Onsen
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Kaminoyama Onsen Kurort
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Kamo Aquarium “Jellyfish Dream House”
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Cherry Blossoms in Tsuruoka Park
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Mt. Haguro Goju-no-to (five storied pagoda)
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Zao Okama crater lake