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Winter approaching Japan – Beautiful winter sceneries three hours away from Tokyo

At Zao, enjoy the “Juhyo,” an artwork of ice カジノレオ ログインできないnow, and Yukimi Onsen


Zao, Yamagata prefecture, is about three hours from Tokyo. There are many ways to enjoy the Japanese winter such as “Juhyo, an artwork of ice カジノレオ ログインできないnow rarely observed in the world, activities, and onsen (hot spring). We would like to introduce the winter attractions of Zao, now that winter is approaching in Japan.

One of the largest ski resorts in Japan, and mystical Juhyo appear in the winter
Zao has one of the largest ski resorts in Japan in terms of area, and the varied slopes are covered with high-quality powder snow, making it a popular destination to enjoy winter sports. Additionally, the weather conditions unique to Zao allows Juhyo to be observed, in which trees are covered with ice カジノレオ ログインできないnow. They are also called “Snow Monster” from their resemblance. The Juhyo can be seen from morning till dusk if you board the Zao Ropeway, which starts at the foot of the mountain. Furthermore, the Juhyo are very mystical when lit up. In the 53 designated days, mostly on weekends from December 23(Sat.), 2017 to March 4, 2018 (Sun.), there will be a “Juhyo Corridor of Fantasy” tour where people can enjoy the Juhyo lit up at night, up close on a snowmobile, and a “Juhyo Light Up” tour, where people can see the Juhyo from the ropeway.


Zao Ropeway:http://zaoropeway.co.jp/en/index.html

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