Zao Ropeway and Snow Monsters Day Trip by Train from Tokyo

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. After meeting your tour conductor, depart from Tokyo Station between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM aboard the Tohoku Shinkansen Yamabiko in reserved standard-class seating. Arrive at Fukushima Station and continue by coach toward Zao. Important: Final train details, including exact meeting time and train number, will be confirmed 1 week prior to your tour date and sent via Viator chat. Please check your messages for updates.

   1,5 Std.

2. After approximately 100 minutes of travel, arrive at Zao Sanroku Station, the gateway to one of Japan's most famous winter destinations. Board the ropeway and begin your journey into the snowy mountains of Zao.

   50 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

3. Travel through the mountains by ropeway, enjoying views of snow-covered forests and the surrounding landscape as you ascend toward higher elevations.

   2 Std.Eintritt inbegriffen

4. Arrive at Jizo Sancho Station, where you will spend time exploring the mountaintop area and viewing the famous Zao Snow Monsters. Created by a rare combination of freezing temperatures, strong seasonal winds, and heavy snowfall, these ice-covered trees form towering natural sculptures that transform the mountainside into a spectacular winter wonderland. No two formations are exactly alike, creating a constantly changing landscape shaped by nature. Take time to admire the sweeping views across the snow-covered mountain range and experience one of Japan's most iconic winter phenomena. The Snow Monsters are typically at their best from late December through early March, though viewing conditions depend on weather and snowfall. The total time spent on the ropeway including sightseeing is 120 minutes.

   1,7 Std.

5. After your visit, descend by ropeway through the winter landscape to Juhyo Kogen Station.

   30 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

6. Continue by ropeway to Zao Sanroku Station and rejoin the coach for the next part of the journey.

   30 Min.Eintritt inbegriffen

7. After approximately 50 minutes of travel, arrive in Takahata. Enjoy an early dinner featuring Yonezawa beef sukiyaki, prepared with one of Japan's most highly regarded wagyu beef varieties. Known for its tenderness and rich flavor, Yonezawa beef is considered one of the three great wagyu brands of Japan. Dinner is scheduled for approximately 4:00 PM.

   1,2 Std.

8. After approximately 70 minutes of travel, return to Fukushima Station. Board the Tohoku Shinkansen Yamabiko in reserved standard-class seating for the journey back to Tokyo. The tour concludes with arrival at Tokyo Station between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with optional drop-off available at Omiya Station and Ueno Station along the way.

   1,5 Std.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

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How it compares in Tokio

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 893 tagesausflüge we list in Tokio.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tokio

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