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YAMAGATA Zao Giant Icefall Snow Trekking Tour from Tendo Onsen

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Date
January 9 (Fri)–March 15 (Sun), 2026 *Excludes Wednesdays and Thursdays
Price
￥23,800

time required

●Time required 8 hours 40 minutes ●Operation time 7:50 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

recommend points

①See the majestic giant frozen waterfall created by nature up close!
②Rental equipment, such as crampons, is included!
③Round-trip transportation from Tendo Onsen is included!

schedule

7:50 Gathering and departure from Tendo Onsen Travelers’ Lounge
9:00 Arrival at Zao Liza World
9:15 Snow trekking starts
14:00 Return to Zao Liza World
14:15 Relaxing time at Kogen-yu hot spring
15:45 Drop-off at Yamagata Station
16:30 End of the tour at Tendo Onsen Travelers’ Lounge
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Snow Trekking with Crampons and Snowshoes

This guided snow trekking tour aims for the giant icefall, Senninzawa Ice Garden, in Zao. On the way there, you will wear crampons and hike for about an hour while listening to the guide’s commentary. For the return trip, you will change into snowshoes to descend. There will be a lunch break during descent (please bring your own lunch).

Experience the Natural Beauty of the Giant Icefall!

The Senninzawa Ice Garden is a massive icefall over 30 meters high and 10 meters wide, formed by spring water freezing as it seeps from the rock face. It is a mysterious and powerful piece of natural art available only during winter. Interestingly, the ice appears blue rather than transparent. The beauty of the ice blue will enchant you. Enjoy a world of ice and snow that feels like a scene from a movie!

Recovery in a Hot Spring

After descending, the tour stops at the hot spring facility Kogen-yu. Warm your body and relieve your fatigue in the hot spring. *For those who do not wish to bathe, coffee or other drinks will be provided, so you can spend your time relaxing.*Participants can choose to be dropped off at Yamagata Station or Tendo Onsen after visiting Kogen-yu.

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Tour information

Date January 9 (Fri)–March 15 (Sun), 2026 *Excludes Wednesdays and Thursdays
Experience time 7:50 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Payment method Advance credit card payment at the time of booking
Experience fee ￥23,800
Included Guide fee, round-trip transportation from Tendo Onsen, lift ticket, rental (crampons, snowshoes, poles, helmet, beacon), bathing or coffee at Kogen-yu, and insurance
Experience place Zao Liza World
Meeting place Tendo Onsen Travelers’ Lounge (DMC Tendo Onsen) 2-5-43 Kamatahoncho, Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture
Participants(max) 6 people
Participants(min) 1 person
Transportation Car
Notes Please check the reservation site for detailed information.
Organizer DMC Tendo Onsen Corporation
Cooperation YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE
Contact: JTB Corp info@kokofuru-tohoku.com
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