Things to do in Yamagata/Zao/Kaminoyama

• 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 1～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Daichan Farm is a farm in Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture. Local cuisine cooking ♪ You can make the following local dishes. Sasamaki, squid soup, chilled soup, imoni, natto soup, ozoni, frozen rice cakes★Sasamaki rice soaked in urukashi overnight, drained, wrapped in bamboo leaves, boiled, preserved food (sprinkled with soybean flour containing sugar) ★Frozen rice cake A local dish made by mashing rice mixed with non-glutinous rice during the cold weather, freezing and drying it, cutting it into rice crackers, drying it for three months, then frying it and seasoning it with salty-sweet soy sauce. ★Yamagata beef, tofu, konnyaku, and plenty of vegetables are used to make this local soy sauce-flavored local dish. ★Natto soup In Yamagata in winter, natto soup is often served to warm the body. "Imogara" (dried taro stems) is an essential ingredient, and miso-flavored soup with taro, natto, tofu, boiled rice parsley (traditional vegetables), carrots, and more!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00

Rafting is the best activity for going down the river! Rafting is a popular outdoor sport that involves rowing down a natural river in an 8-person inflatable boat. Each boat is accompanied by a guide with a guide license from the Rafting Association, who will support you firmly and aim for the goal while maneuvering. ☆ Rustica's rafting tour uses the Mogami River in Tohoku and Yamagata, which shows the seasonal aspects. From spring to early summer, it is worthy of the name of Japan's three major torrents. The water level settles from summer to autumn, and you can enjoy rafting while playing in the water with the arrangement of the guide. Depending on the weather, time of year, and water level, the way you enjoy it will also change. ☆Rastika rafting tour is a comic price! [Free photo data] We will give you free photo data taken during the tour. [Free hot spring ticket] We will give you a ticket for a clean hot spring facility nearby. [Enhanced free rental equipment] We will lend you free equipment that has been cleaned and dried so that you can play in the water comfortably from spring to autumn. Let's play to our heart's content in the nature of Tohoku!

• 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 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 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 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 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 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Daichan Farm is a farm in Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture. All-you-can-eat apples for 30 minutes! You can eat various varieties of apples handled at Daichan Farm. *Cultivars vary depending on the season. You can take home 3 souvenirs.

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Daichan Farm" runs a farm with abundant nature in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. With this plan, you can experience making authentic local cuisine in Yamagata Prefecture!・ You can choose your favorite from the menu such as Imoni, Natto-jiru, Sashimi Konnyaku, Miso (Miso Dama), Mochitsuki, Akebii Cuisine, Konbu Maki, Hiyajiru, Sasamaki, and Okowa. increase. Enjoy making local dishes using seasonal vegetables and fruits with your family and friends.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Daichan Farm" runs a farm with abundant nature in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. With this plan, you can experience making vegetarian (vegan) dishes that are kind to your body using organic vegetables!・ You can choose your favorite from the menu of 4 kinds of Indian curry, vegan pizza, vegan ramen, vegan apple cake, etc. * When making curry, use Daichan Farm special rice. Just make pizza and ramen with a junky image vegan and it will be healthy ♪ Wouldn't it be beautiful from the inside of the body?

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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 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
• 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