Japan Sendai: Miyagi Zao Snow Monsters Exploration Tour (From Sendai Station)
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
Ski Activities
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Tour types | None |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Seasonal | Winter Snow Exclusive |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
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— 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)
4:35 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
Head to the tourist shuttle bus stop overpass
Meet at the JR Sendai Station East Exit sightseeing shuttle bus stop
Sendai Station East Exit Sightseeing Bus Stop
When arriving at Sumikawa Ski Resort, please be sure to go to the service desk of the general plan or deluxe plan to check in before boarding.
Take the snowmobile "Snow Monster" in front of the ski resort comprehensive service center
Arrive at the Zao Snow Monsters and enjoy the Snow Monsters
Arrive at Togatta Onsen ZAOBOO and roam around Togatta Onsen Street at your leisure.
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
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 4 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 3 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 60% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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