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The Zaō Mountains, commonly called Mount Zaō, are a complex cluster of stratovolcanoes on the border between Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. The central volcano of the group includes several lava domes and a tuff cone, Goshiki-dake, awhich contains a crater lake named "Okama".
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Zaō Quasi-National Park
Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan
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Mount Zaō

Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan
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The Zaō Mountains, commonly called Mount Zaō, are a complex cluster of stratovolcanoes on the border between Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. The central volcano of the group includes several lava domes and a tuff cone, Goshiki-dake, awhich contains a crater lake named "Okama".

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️❄️ ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL WINTER SIZE IN YAMAGATA_ZAO_JUHYO MOUNTAIN ️❄️

❄️❄️❄️蔵王の樹氷(ザオウノジュヒョウ)❄️❄️❄️

Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture is the largest ski area in the Tohoku region. This area is famous for "juhyo" formed by ice and snow clinging to trees. Many tourists have come here to see this sight.

Juhyo is formed by dense fog below the freezing point that turns into ice, snow clings to branches, and leaves of Aomori pine trees growing near this area. Because they look like cute monsters, they are called "snow monsters".

When can you see juhyo in Zao? The best time to see juhyo is around February every year. At this time, the average temperature is about minus 10 ~ 15 degrees, influenced by the monsoon blowing from the Sea of ​​Japan, making the trees covered with snow and ice become larger and taller.

You can see juhyo until the end of March, but this time is called "post-recession period", juhyo will be lower and smaller. If you come here to see juhyo, you should come in February to see the beauty of juhyo.

Every year from the end of December to the beginning of March, there is electricity on the trees covered with snow and ice. You will board the snowmobile route with fireplace "Night Cruiser" to see the trees covered with ice, snow, and mist full of magic at close range.

Night Cruiser Route ] ・Round-trip fare: Adults 4,000 yen,...

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蔵王山の登山ガイド

蔵王山(ざおうざん)は、宮城県と山形県の県境に位置する標高1,841メートルの山で、蔵王連峰の一部として知られています。蔵王山は美しい自然景観と火山活動による地形が魅力で、特に有名なのが御釜(おかま)と呼ばれるエメラルドグリーンの火口湖です。蔵王山は四季を通じて異なる顔を見せ、登山やハイキングはもちろん、冬にはスキーやスノーボードが楽しめるため、観光地としても人気です。

登山者にとっては、夏の高山植物や秋の紅葉、冬の樹氷などが魅力的で、初心者でも気軽に楽しめるルートが整備されています。

蔵王山の登山ルート

蔵王山にはいくつかの登山ルートがありますが、最も人気があるのは刈田岳(かっただけ)ルートで、御釜を目指すコースが代表的です。また、山頂付近まではロープウェイやリフトが整備されているため、登山が初めての方でも安心してアクセスできます。

  1. 刈田岳(御釜)ルート

刈田岳ルートは、蔵王山の中でも最もポピュラーな登山ルートです。このルートの見どころは、やはり火口湖「御釜」です。エメラルドグリーンに輝く湖は、天候や光の加減で色が変わり、その美しさから多くの観光客や登山者が訪れます。

登山口は、蔵王エコーライン沿いにある刈田山頂駐車場です。ここから歩いて約30分ほどで刈田岳山頂に到達し、さらに進むと御釜を眺めることができる展望台に到着します。登山道は比較的整備されており、登りやすいので、初心者やファミリーでも安心して楽しめるルートです。

登山時間が短いこともあり、夏場は涼しい山頂の空気を感じながら、日帰りハイキングが楽しめます。山頂からは御釜の他、周囲の蔵王連峰や遠くの山々まで一望でき、天気が良ければ素晴らしい景色を堪能することができます。

  1. 熊野岳ルート

熊野岳ルートは、蔵王山の最高峰である熊野岳(標高1,841メートル)を目指すコースです。熊野岳山頂は、蔵王の主峰として知られ、周囲には荒涼とした火山地形が広がり、独特の景観を楽しめます。

登山口は、刈田山頂駐車場やロープウェイの山頂駅からスタートできます。標高差が少ないため、体力に自信のない方でもゆっくり登ることができ、道中は御釜を見下ろすポイントもあります。山頂までの所要時間は約1〜1.5時間で、山頂付近からは360度の大パノラマを楽しめます。

熊野岳には、熊野神社があり、ここで参拝して山の安全を祈る登山者も多く見られます。山頂からの眺望は、蔵王連峰や月山、遠くには鳥海山まで望むことができ、登山の達成感を味わうことができます。

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'Snow Monsters' on the slopes of Mount Zaō, Japan There's nothing truly sinister about the rows and rows of snow-draped forms that rise from Mount Zaō's slopes—these 'monsters' bring great delight to winter visitors. What's encased beneath the fluffy coating? The juhyos (as they're known in Japan) are tall fir trees that have accumulated layers of ice and snow thanks to Mount Zaō's extreme weather. Freezing winds from Siberia slam this alpine area of northern Honshu island, and when combined with heavy snowfall, the juhyos are formed.

The area is a hit with fans of outdoor winter recreation, both for its abundant powder and the spectacle of the surreal trees. Hot springs dot the area, so after a day of skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking among 'monsters,' folks can relax in a...

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This may be one of the most breathtaking places I have ever been in the world. Taking the cable car across the mountain top, and seeing the snow monsters appear from between the clouds was absolutely mind-blowingly beautiful! I cannot wait to return one day and relive this experience!
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真夏のハイキングで暑くなるかと思いましたが、風がとても涼しく気持ちよく登れました。日中の風が無い場所だけは暑かったですが、景観が良くついつい写真ばかり撮ってしまいました。しっかり整備されており歩きやすかったです。
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Ensure the day is not cloudy before visiting or you might not be able to see the caldera. However if there's clouds and thick fog you'll get a vision from buddhist hell meets Silent Hill, complete with piled stones, which is kind of spooky and cool in its own way.
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This may be one of the most breathtaking places I have ever been in the world. Taking the cable car across the mountain top, and seeing the snow monsters appear from between the clouds was absolutely mind-blowingly beautiful! I cannot wait to return one day and relive this experience!
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真夏のハイキングで暑くなるかと思いましたが、風がとても涼しく気持ちよく登れました。日中の風が無い場所だけは暑かったですが、景観が良くついつい写真ばかり撮ってしまいました。しっかり整備されており歩きやすかったです。
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Ensure the day is not cloudy before visiting or you might not be able to see the caldera. However if there's clouds and thick fog you'll get a vision from buddhist hell meets Silent Hill, complete with piled stones, which is kind of spooky and cool in its own way.
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