Yamagata/Zao/Kaminoyama in Guided tour

• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

■We will take you to Yamagata Zao, which is difficult to reach by public transportation, and Ginzan Onsen, which exudes the romance of the Taisho era, by chartered bus or jumbo taxi. ■Yamagata Zao Ropeway What made Zao famous worldwide is the existence of "frost-covered trees," also known as snow monsters (scientific name: ice monsters). Looking at the silvery frost-covered trees from the ropeway window is enough to make you cheer. Even now, when the environment is in place to easily view them, depending on the weather, you may not be able to see them. This is also the harshness of nature that creates the frost-covered trees. Enjoy the grand panorama from the ropeway. *A separate fare of 3,800 yen will be charged. ■Ginzan Onsen Ginzan Onsen is said to be the model for popular Japanese anime! The nostalgic, beautiful townscape is beautiful no matter where you look, and there are plenty of photo spots. The hot spring town is full of cafes, places to eat, and souvenir shops, so you can have a fun time. If you get tired of walking, you can take a break on the free scaffolding along the Ginzan River. The hot spring water is sourced directly from the same hot springs as the other inns, so it has excellent health benefits! When you visit, be sure to bring a towel or handkerchief to wipe your feet with. *Shuttle bus fare of 500 yen will be charged separately. ■Cherry Land Sagae This is the largest tourist product center in the prefecture where you can get souvenirs from all over the prefecture! At Sakuranbo Kaikan, located on the same premises, gelato made with local fruits such as cherries and other local specialties is very popular!

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

[Until March 20th] Once the autumn leaves have finished, the 2025 winter season is finally upon us! This is a snow trekking trip to the frozen waterfall known as Hyobaku in Zao, Yamagata. Every winter, the entire huge waterfall freezes over, creating a frozen waterfall about 30 meters high and several tens of meters wide. Its power cannot be conveyed in a photo. This area, which has long attracted ice climbing enthusiasts, is called the Ice Garden, and is filled with a world of ice that is like something out of a movie. In search of unknown, spectacular views, step into the world of ice that spreads across Senninzawa Ice Garden. On the way there, head to the end of the lift at Zao Liza World Ski Resort, mainly going downhill to reach the frozen waterfall. The end of the second lift is a field of frost-covered trees lined with large ice monsters. You can also enjoy viewing the frost-covered trees. Put on crampons from the end of the lift and trek for about an hour to Senninzawa Ice Garden. Rental snowshoes and other lightweight gear were introduced two seasons ago. Once you arrive, it's time for lunch while watching the icefall. The guide will provide you with hot water, so please bring a lunch to warm you up, such as instant noodles. We will also set up a tent-type toilet during lunch, so you can use the restroom. You can hydrate without worrying about the toilet. After enjoying the mysterious world of ice, you will climb back up the steep slope and change into snowshoes. You can walk on the fluffy new snow, slide on your buttocks, and on the way back, you will walk down to the ski resort without using the lift. Those who are new to snow mountain climbing can participate, but you will need the stamina to walk for more than four hours on your own feet with a backpack on. There are some steep descents and climbs. *If the route to the icefall cannot be safely walked due to field conditions, we may change to a walk around the area on snowshoes. <Equipment> Snowshoes: ATLAS Helium BC 23,26 (Mountain snowshoes with innovative lightness and portability) Poles: Montbell Fall Line Poles (Lightweight poles for backcountry) Light crampons: Montbell Snow Spikes 10 (Required for steep slopes up to the icefall) Helmet: Montbell Alpine Helmet (Wear when approaching the icefall. Store in a backpack while moving) <Not included in the price> Parking fee (1,000 yen on weekends and holidays only, free on weekdays) * Our guides can speak English, so English speakers are welcome to join. * Recommended age: 10 years old and above * We also accept participants of 6 or more people. Please contact us. * Please contact us in advance if you have a chronic illness or are concerned about your physical strength. * Pets are not allowed.

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours

Entering another magical world of frost-covered trees illuminated by the setting sun and shrouded in silence. Speaking of winter in Zao, it's the frost-covered trees. The world of snow-covered trees towering in pure white during the day is a sight to behold, but in the evening, when the lifts stop, the sight of them dyed a madder red by the setting sun is a sight you don't usually get to see. The ultimate time to enjoy the fantastic natural beauty with a glass of wine in a private snow buggy.

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours

Enjoy a casual trip to view the frost-covered trees on the lift and buggy cruise. When you think of winter in Zao, you think of frost-covered trees. If you take the lift, you can enjoy the sight of the frost-covered trees growing larger as the altitude increases, and after getting off the lift, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the frost-covered trees spreading out as far as the eye can see. On the way back, take the buggy cruise down the mountain. If you ride a large sled pulled by a large buggy, you can feel the refreshing breeze on the slopes while keeping an eye on the skiers as you go, and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Asahi mountain range. Before departing, enjoy your favorite lunch at the Liza Restaurant.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours

Enjoy a casual trip to view the frost-covered trees on the lift and buggy cruise. When you think of winter in Zao, you think of frost-covered trees. If you take the lift, you can enjoy the sight of the frost-covered trees growing larger as the altitude increases, and after getting off the lift, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the frost-covered trees spreading out as far as the eye can see. On the way back, take the buggy cruise down the mountain. If you ride a large sled pulled by a large buggy, you can feel the refreshing breeze on the slopes while keeping an eye on the skiers as you go, and enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the Asahi mountain range. For lunch, enjoy your favorite menu at the Liza Restaurant.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 75
• 4～5 hours

Why not put on some snowshoes that are easy for beginners to walk on and go on an adventure into the white forest with a guide? At the Zao Bodaira Plateau, 1,000 meters above sea level, you can jump into the snow, enjoy the natural slides, and observe animal footprints, and immerse yourself in the snowy world. 《Itinerary》Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center 9:20 Departure ↓ (Free shuttle bus, White Echo, 30 minutes) Arrive Zao Liza World 9:51 Meet up with your guide in front of the ticket booth and receive your meal ticket. Put on your snowshoes, warm up, and then head out into the snowy forest of Zao. Snowshoe experience and snow play (about 2 hours) Arrive Zao Liza Restaurant around 12:00 Say goodbye to your guide here. Lunch (60 minutes) Choose your favorite menu from the menu, such as pizza or curry. Depart from Zao Liza World at 13:20 (Free shuttle bus, White Echo, 30 minutes) Arrive at Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center at 13:51

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 5～6 hours

Tohoku Summer Festival Experience (Hanagasa Dance Troupe Dispatch) and Walking Tour of Yamagata Zao Onsen Our hotel is located in the center of the hot spring town in front of the Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, and boasts a 100% natural hot spring source that stimulates the five senses with highly acidic sulfur springs. is. The hotel's large public bath, open-air bath, and four paid private baths, which advocate the principle of natural hot springs, use 100% of the strongly acidic sulfur spring water that naturally gushes out from the in-house hot spring source, the Tsuruya Hotel Hot Springs, at a rate of 180 liters per minute. Masu. The temperature of the hot spring source is 55.5 degrees, and if you massage the hot spring water and collect it in the bathtub, you can enjoy the 100% pure hot spring without heating or adding water, even though it is slightly heated to 41 to 43 degrees. In this plan, the hotel's owner (husband) or head clerk will take you on a 45-minute walking tour of the hot spring town while explaining various aspects of the climate of Zao Onsen, which has a history of over 1900 years. Masu. The tour will visit three traditional public baths along Takayu Street and also visit the hotel's hot spring source. It's interesting to be able to discover narrow alleys and historic sites that you would normally overlook because of the guided tour. After your walk, please relax in our private rest room until check-out at 5:00 pm, and enjoy bathing in the three public baths in the hot spring town, as well as the large public bath and open-air bath that we are proud of. . You can walk around almost the entire center of Zao Onsen with a guide! Takayu Dori, the center of Zao Onsen, is packed with inns, souvenir shops, restaurants, and hot spring facilities in a relatively small area, and you can walk around the hot spring town in less than 30 minutes. The inn's husband or hostess will take you on a 45-minute tour of the hot spring town, explaining the history and various aspects of Zao, which was opened over 1,900 years ago. On rainy days, walk while holding an umbrella (cancelled in case of stormy weather). Zao Onsen has many delicious gourmet foods such as rice cakes, konjac balls, raw lamb Genghis Khan, soba and ramen! Please enjoy eating, drinking, and purchasing souvenirs in Zao Onsen based on the information you learned during your walk. In addition to the hotel's large public bath and open-air bath, you can bathe in three traditional public baths for free! During your stay, you can use the hotel's large public bath and open-air bath for free. In addition, to use the public baths in hot spring towns, you usually have to pay a bathing fee of 200 yen per bath, but this plan comes with a bathing ticket that allows you to use one of the lower baths, upper baths, and Kawahara baths. When using the public bath, please bring your own towel and do not bring valuables. If you wish, you can use one of our 4 different private baths for a fee at a half-price discount of 1,100 yen. (Regular price: 2,300 yen per place) You can relax in the private rest room (our guest room)! In between walks and hot spring tours, you can relax in our guest rooms, which serve as private rest rooms, until check-out at 5:00 p.m.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 11:00

Zao Hot spring in front of the bus terminal first Hot spring hotel is located in the city center, a natural source of 100% of the strongly acidic sulfur fountain to stimulate the senses Hot spring boasts of the inn. The public bath, open-air bath, and four paid private baths that advocate the principle of withholding use 100% of a 180-per-minute strong acid sulfur spring that naturally springs out of its own source, Tsuruya Hotel Source. You. With a source spring temperature of 55.5 ° C, you can enjoy a 100% pure Hot spring without heating or adding water, while slightly warming it from 41 ° C to 43 ° C if you pour Hot spring water in the bathtub. In our plan, the hotel's Kanshu (husband) or large clerk is, 1900 Hirakiyu Year more Zao a history of Hot spring variously you the culture of the Explanations while, 45 minutes to the Hot spring Shi bring our customers to the city walking tour You. The tour will take you to three old-fashioned communal baths along Takayu Street and tour the hotel's source area. It is interesting to discover small alleys and historical sites that are usually overlooked because they are provided with guidance. After a stroll, enjoy relaxing at the hotel's private break room until 17:00 at check-out, while enjoying bathing in the three communal baths in the Hot spring town, as well as the large public bath and open-air bath boasted by the hotel. .

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups