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Mount Zao (蔵王山, Zaōsan) is a volcanic mountain range on the prefectural border between Yamagata and Miyagi Prefectures in the Tohoku Region. On the Yamagata side, the hot spring town of Zao Onsen offers some of the country's most acidic thermal waters. In summer, the mountain attracts nature lovers with its spectacular Okama Crater, while in winter, Zao Onsen turns into a leading ski resort and one of only few places in Japan to see "snow monsters" (frozen trees).

Attractions

1 Okama Crater

Crater with lake near the summit of Mount Zao.
User rating: 83/100 (6 votes)
Visited by: 18 users

2 Zao Ski Resort

Leading ski resort featuring snow monsters.
User rating: 81/100 (67 votes)
Visited by: 176 users

3 Zao Onsen

Hot spring resort with highly acidic water.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 22 users

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Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation
How to get to and around Zao Onsen.

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User Rating (by 20 users):	71/100	recommended

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English Links

Zao Onsen
Official English website.

Japanese Links

Zao Onsen
Official website.

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News and Reports

	February 16, 2013 Zao Snow Monster Report by sean
	October 20, 2011 Zao Autumn Color Report by schauwecker

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