Yamagata in Power spots tour
- 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.
This snowshoeing tour was one of the best things I did in Japan, even as a foreigner. All the guides I was with spoke very good English and were super knowledgeable and fun to talk to. They responded quickly to my queries about transport to Zao Liza World (which can be accessed by bus from Yamagata if well timed), and details about the experience. The equipment is high quality and very fun to learn to use. The scenery and waterfall is very impressive. Overall, value for money and fun is fantastic and I would absolutely recommend this to anyone travelling in Japan.
- Age 14~Age 60
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
・No fatigue when traveling on a high-grade E-Bike ・Departs from and arrives at JR Tsuruoka Station, no need for secondary transportation ・You can get on and off anytime, anywhere without worrying about parking spaces can be done.・It will be a tour around "Mt. Haguro", one of the Dewa Sanzan, which is one of Japan's leading power spots.・You will change into an Edo period costume and experience a simulated experience of visiting Mt.・Trek along the Michelin Green Guide 3-star certified cedar tree approach with 2,446 stone steps lined with cedar trees over 500 years old.・You can also enjoy Shojin cuisine at the Saikan on the summit. (*Optional) ・The bus departs from and arrives at Tsuruoka Station, so we recommend that you change your clothes in advance.・Free parking is available even if you come by car.・We also accept shipment of luggage such as souvenirs. ~ Flow of the day ~ 10:30 Departure We will depart after receiving an explanation from the guide and a lecture on how to operate the E-Bike before departure. 12:00 After having lunch on the approach trekking, after choosing a costume at Ide Memorial Hall and changing clothes, trekking along the cedar-lined approach through the five-storied pagoda from the Zuishinmon Gate at the entrance of Mt. Haguro. Let's reset mind and body in dignified space. (Approx. 180 minutes) *Those who wish to have vegetarian cuisine will have lunch after climbing to the top of the mountain. 15:30 Gyokusenji On the way back from Mt. Haguro, stop by Gyokusenji and enjoy matcha green tea while looking out at the garden. (30-40 minutes) Arrival at 17:00 Return to JR Tsuruoka Station and prepare to go home. You can also buy souvenirs in front of the station.
- Age 14~Age 60
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
・ No tiredness when traveling with a high-grade E-Bike ・ No need for secondary traffic when departing from or arriving at JR Tsuruoka Station ・ You can get on and off anytime, anywhere without worrying about parking space Can be done.・ It will be a tour around "Mt. Haguro", one of the three mountains of Dewa, one of Japan's leading power spots.・ You can enjoy trekking along the cedar avenue, which is certified by the Michelin Green Guide as a three-star, lined with cedar trees over 500 years old.・ You can also enjoy vegetarian food as an option.・ For those who are not confident in their physical strength, you can enjoy matcha tea or choose a sutra-copying experience while looking at the garden at Gyokusenji Temple, which was opened in the Kamakura period.・ It is a tour that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations such as girls traveling, families, and active seniors.・ Because it departs from Tsuruoka Station, we recommend that you change your clothes in advance.・ You can use the parking lot free of charge even if you come by car.・ We also accept shipments of luggage such as souvenirs. ~ Flow of the day ~ 10:30 Departure Before departure, we will depart after receiving an explanation from the guide and an E-Bike operation lecture. 12:00 Trekking on the approach road We had lunch on the way and trekked along the cedar avenue from the Zuijinmon gate at the entrance of Mt. Haguro through the five-storied pagoda. Let's reset the mind and body in a dignified space. (120-180 minutes) 15:30 Gyokusenji Temple On the way back from Mt. Haguro, you can stop by Gyokusenji Temple and enjoy matcha while looking out at the garden. (30-40 minutes) If you wish to have lunch here, the approach trekking will be done later. 17:00 Arrival Return to JR Tsuruoka Station and get ready to go home. You can also buy souvenirs in front of the station.
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