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Zao Snow Monster Trees Illumination Tour from Sendai Station
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Zao Snow Monster Trees Illumination Tour from Sendai Station

6 hours
Yamagata Prefecture
€240.53/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 72 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
  • Admission to attractions
  • Transport
  • Round-trip private chartered taxi from Sendai Station to Zao Sanroku Station
  • Ropeway Sanroku Line boarding fare
  • Nightcruiser boarding fare

Not included: Audio guide; Tour guide; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities; Transportation expenses to the meeting point

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Overview

Discover one of Japan’s most spectacular winter wonders at Mt. Zao in Yamagata. Known as “Snow Monster Trees” (Juhyo), these extraordinary formations are created by freezing winds and heavy snowfall, transforming the mountainside into a surreal frozen forest. As night falls, colorful illuminations bring the Snow Monster Trees Fantasy Corridor to life, creating a magical atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Japan. Ride the heated Nightcruiser snowmobile for exclusive access to scenic viewpoints deep within the illuminated forest, areas that cannot be reached on foot. With round-trip transportation from Sendai Station included, this winter day trip lets you enjoy the journey without worrying about winter driving. A stop at a Yamagata specialty shop lets you browse local products and souvenirs.

Highlights

See Zao’s famous Snow Monsters illuminated at night
Ride a heated Nightcruiser through the Fantasy Corridor
Shop for Yamagata’s local specialties and souvenirs
Travel comfortably with round-trip transfers from Sendai

What's included

Admission to attractions
Transport
Round-trip private chartered taxi from Sendai Station to Zao Sanroku Station
Ropeway Sanroku Line boarding fare
Nightcruiser boarding fare

What's not included

Audio guide
Tour guide
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Transportation expenses to the meeting point

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 72 hours' notice.

Additional info

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Important Notice: This tour is not accompanied by an English-speaking guide or tour conductor The Ropeway and Nightcruiser Snowmobile at Zao Snow Monsters may be shared rides For a chartered taxi for 3–8 people, separate standard-size cars may be provided About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism: This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers
[Departure] 13:50, meet up at Sendai Station West Exit Taxi Boarding Area. Meet your taxi driver holding a pickup signboard at the Taxi Boarding Area, Sendai Station West Exit. From JR ticket gate, go down to 1st floor via escalator, follow signs to West Exit and find the taxi area. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded [Attraction/experience] 14:00, Chartered Taxi, After meeting your taxi driver at Sendai Station, ride a chartered taxi to a local rest house on the way to Zao [Transportation] By car [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Good Yamagata, Gutto Yamagata offers a wide range of Yamagata specialty products. Enjoy souvenirs from across the prefecture, a food court with local flavors, and an outlet area showcasing regional delights [Transportation] By car [Attraction/experience] 16:00, Zao Ropeway Zao Sanroku Station, After arriving at Zao Sanroku Station, complete reception by 16:40 for the Ropeway and Nightcruiser Snowmobile check-in [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 20 min(s), Zao's frost-covered trees (Yamagata Prefecture), Take the ropeway to Juhyo Kogen Station, then ride the Nightcruiser Snowmobile. Marvel at the illuminated Zao Snow Monster Trees along the enchanting Fantasy Corridor in Yamagata [Transportation] By car [Return] 20:00, at Sendai Station, Tour ends upon arrival at Sendai Station Day {num}
Free for children aged 0-0 as long as they will not occupy separate seats Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults Group size: 1-1 participant(s)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As the snow monster trees are a natural phenomenon, last-minute cancellation may occur due to weather or on-site circumstances. In case of cancellation, customers will be contacted through the email address they registered. Please be sure to input an email address with which you can be reached. In case of cancellation, customers will be informed via email by 11:00 on the day of the tour at the latest. Please input an email address with which you can surely be reached. Once the email has been sent, please check the content and acknowledge receipt by replying The reservation deadline is 10 days prior to the tour Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations Cancellation may occur due to conditions such as insufficient snowfall, snow monster tree collapse, or inclement weather. In this case, a full refund will be issued As snow monster trees are a natural phenomenon, customers may be unable to see them in some cases In case of congestion, customers may have to wait to board the Ropeway Sanroku Line For protection in case of injuries and other incidents that may occur while participating in the tour, customers are recommended to enroll in travel accident insurance themselves This tour is not accompanied by an English-speaking guide or tour conductor The driver and local staff at the ropeway or Nightcruiser snowmobile will use a translation app While children 0 year old may join free of charge, if there are many participants, children 0 year old may have to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian on board the taxi Lunch and dinner are not included. Customers may purchase a meal, light snack, or bento box meal at the food court during the stop at Yamagata Kanko Bussankan Gutto Yamagata. Customers are to pay for their own meal charges (not included in the tour booking charge) While the Nightcruiser snowmobile is equipped with heating, the outside temperature can be very low at an average of -10°C. Please participate wearing an outfit that provides full protection against snow such as warm clothing, waterproof shoes, gloves, hat, scarf, etc. Wearing waterproof winter clothing such as ski wear, etc. and waterproof, insulated winter footwear with anti-slip features such as snow shoes and snow boots is recommended As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating Only the chartered taxi between Sendai Station and Zao Sanroku Station is private. The Ropeway and Nightcruiser Snowmobile at Zao Snow Monsters may be shared rides
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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