Things to do in Yamagata/Zao/Kaminoyama

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

[January to March] Snow trekking to the frozen waterfall called Hyobaku in Zao, Yamagata. Every winter, the entire huge waterfall freezes, 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 a world of ice like in a movie. Step into the frozen world of Senninzawa Ice Garden in search of unknown spectacular views. On the way there, head downhill from the end of the lift at Zao Liza World Ski Resort. 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 frozen waterfall. The guide will provide hot water, so please bring a lunch such as instant noodles to warm you up. A tent-type toilet will also be set up 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 ascents. *If the route to the ice waterfall 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 (Innovative light and portable mountain snowshoes) Poles: Montbell Fall Line Poles (Lightweight backcountry poles) 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) * Recommended age: 10 years old and above * Please contact us in advance if you have a chronic illness or are worried about your physical strength. * Pets are not allowed. * Our guides can speak English, so English speakers are welcome to join.

• 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 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 10～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

With the smooth guidance of the tour guide, you can enjoy Japan's largest Zao Onsen ski resort with peace of mind even for the first time! Especially recommended for those who want to enjoy powder snow. ★Tours that go from frost covered trees to powder snow according to your level and the conditions of the slopes on the day! ★★A must-see for those who want to improve their free runs and those who want to skate more cool! ★★We will also give advice on how to play easily on the walls, trees, and swamps on the slopes, and how to slide on uneven powder terrain! ■Experience contents ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 1. Meet at the ski resort (Zao Ropeway Zao Sanroku Station rest area) 2. Explain the plan according to the weather and conditions of the day 3. Enjoy the superb view and powder snow of the Zao Onsen ski resort Seek and leave! ■Experience time〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜8:30～12:00 Required time About 3 hours 30 minutes to about 4 hours The required time may vary depending on the weather conditions. We will flexibly respond to requests for experience time. *Please note that the service may be canceled due to weather conditions.

• 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 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can spend a relaxing and relaxing time while interacting with the hedgehog in the bright and calm interior. The course is for 2 people and the contact time is 60 minutes. Two of the 20 or more hedgehogs in the store will be at your table. The staff fully supports how to interact with the hedgehog, so please be assured even if you are new to it ♪ One drink is included, so you can spend a relaxing time with the hedgehog while chatting with your friends and lover. increase. With a commemorative photo service with a hedgehog! This is a course where you can fully enjoy the charm of hedgehogs! Those who are a little tired recently! How about being healed by a cute hedgehog?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30

It is a plan to interact with various animals in a completely reserved private room. The private room is fully available for 60 minutes! Up to 4 adults can enter the room. Animals are free-range! You can also enjoy the appearance of moving around freely. The animals you can interact with are ... ・ The world's largest type of rabbit "Flemish Giant" ・ The cute form and quick movement "Chinchilla" ・ The attractive appearance of running with small limbs "Hedgehog" A private room plan where you can relax with nostalgic animals is accompanied by children But you can use it with confidence ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Rough flow] (1) Determine the size to cut (2) Cut with an electric jigsaw machine (3) File it! First of all, work ①. Decide the size to cut while consulting with your dominant hand and taste. Place a non-patterned pattern on the selected tree and make a draft for cutting with a pencil. After cutting straight lines and curves with a jigsaw machine, polish the entire surface with sandpaper and finish by removing the surface. You can use a heat pen to add text and illustrations to each work. Finally, make a hole for the string to pass through, and pass the leather string to complete!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a hand-kneading experience plan that stretches clay into a stick shape and piles it up little by little. You can freely make up to two hot water, mugs, small bowls, etc. Hand-made vessels have a handmade taste and are recommended for everyday use and as gifts made with all your heart.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 99
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

For those who would like to enjoy plenty of Paragliding , it is a recommended course that set up tandem flights. After experiencing the challenge course in the morning, we will challenge the advanced tandem flight with the instructor and two passengers. Tandem flight the instructor controls from the mountain top with a dedicated takeoff. You can forget the walk in the air from 500 m altitude for the rest of your life

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a course that you can feel free to experience full-fledged Paragliding flight experience. Experience a flight with an altitude difference of 500 meters with an instructor and a two-seater rider. Since the instructor will do the maneuvering, please leave it! It is ok if takeoff and landing is a person who can make a small run. Please consult with the staff in advance if you are not good at extremely high places.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

A pottery experience you'd like to try once... Why don't you experience the world of pottery a little deeper this time? Firing in a kiln is the process of firing a piece in a kiln after it has been molded and dried! ! The kiln firing will be done twice in total (unglazed and main fired), but this time we will have the unglazed experience. Would you like to take this opportunity to have an experience that you can't do anywhere else? Participation in the kiln firing alone can also be applied as an option for the regular plan (painting, electric potter's wheel, hand forming)! *The work you made on the day will need to be dried, so your work will not be fired in the kiln.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

This is a full-fledged electric potter's wheel experience plan that even first-timers can experience with confidence. Many people often see what potters use when making pottery. The instructor will carefully teach you, regardless of age or gender, anyone can enjoy with confidence. As you can make only hot water, mug cups, bowls, etc., you can use it for everyday use or as a gift.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Use the ceramic art for paint, draw and your own favorite words or pictures, patterns freely, is a picture with experience plan foolproof. By hope, for those who want to challenge the Advanced Administration is, paste the cut-out paper to vessel was unglazed, you can also painting experience of "Miyama Japanese paper stencil dyeing" to instill the pigment with a brush.

• For Groups