Day trips from Yamagata Station! Enjoy winter wonderlands on these trips

Yamagata, Japan is known for its heavy snowfall. But, because of that, it is also known for its beautiful winter landscapes. From Yamaga Station in central Yamagata, you can easily get to Zao where you can go skiing and see ice trees. Tourists come here from all over Japan. Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel and Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel are near Yamagata Station and perfect for your trip to Yamagata. Today, we’ll lay out an itinerary for you to enjoy the snow in Zao and relax at the hotel afterward.

Zao is one of the few spots in the world where you can see these breathtaking ice trees

Zao is a famous spot to see ice trees. Many visitors from all over Japan and abroad come to see them. Ice trees are rare works of art formed by natural snow and the unique climate of the Zao area. These ice trees are formed when freezing water droplets hit the Maries’ fir trees that are native to the area. There are delicate ice trees and those that look like giant masses of snow. Large ones are sometimes called snow monsters. From Zao Onsen Station, you can easily take a cable car to the mountaintop where you can see the ice trees. You can take a day trip from Yamagata Station as well. Come visit Yamagata and see a magical winter landscape you can’t see anywhere else.

Hours	Depends on the day Check out the official website　https://www.zaoropeway.co.jp/winter/en.php
Address	(Zao Ropeway) 229-3 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamaga Prefecture
Access	Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel: From JR Yamata Station, get on the bus at Bus Terminal 1 and ride for approx. 40 min. to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Take the cable car to the top. Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel: From JR Yamata Station, get on the bus at Bus Terminal 1 and ride for approx. 40 min. to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Take the cable car to the top.
URL	（Zao Ropeway）https://www.zaoropeway.co.jp/winter/en.php

Enjoy breathtaking views as you ski at Zao Onsen Ski Resort. Dive into a winter wonderland.

There are many ski resorts near Zao Onsen. Seeing the Zao Mountains up close as you ski is an extraordinary experience. When the weather is nice, you can take amazing pictures like the one you see above. Zao is also known for its amazing snow quality and boasts steady snowfall every year. Many ski lovers come here every season. People love the ski courses, and there are routes for beginners and more advanced skiers. While you’re here, you can take a cable car to the top to enjoy the ice trees as well. You can take a day trip from Yamagata Station to this ski resort, so you can visit even if you don’t have too much time. Come enjoy skiing and snowboarding in a winter wonderland.

Hours	Depends on the day Check out the official website　https://zaomountainresort-com.translate.goog/area-information/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja
Address	（Zao Onsen Bus Terminal）708-1 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata Prefecture
Access	Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel: From JR Yamata Station, get on the bus at Bus Terminal 1 and ride for approx. 40 min. to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Take the cable car to the top. Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel: From JR Yamata Station, get on the bus at Bus Terminal 1 and ride for approx. 40 min. to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. Take the cable car to the top.
URL	https://zaomountainresort-com.translate.goog/ski/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja

Bathe in the scent of Hinoki cypress. Relax your tired body at Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel has a bathhouse for its guests: Megumi no Yu. The bathwater comes from the melted snow caps of the Zao Mountains. The bathhouse interior is made from Hinoki cypress. Relax and heal your body that will be tired from skiing and going out to see ice trees. The water is good for your skin, and you might even feel its effects immediately. This hotel is easily accessible from Yamagata Station. It is also right next to Gotenzeki which is a commercial facility that is a renovated historical spot.

Address	1-4-31 Nanokamachi, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata Prefecture
Access	5-min. car ride from JR Yamagata Station 15-min. walk from JR Yamagata Station
URL	https://yamagata.washington-hotels.jp/