From Zao Fox Village to Zao Snow Monster

Our plan is to visit Zao Onsen (including Zao Fox Village, Zao Snow Monster and Night Cruiser) from Yokohama for 2 days 1 night.

Could you please recommend a mean of public transportation from Zao Fox Village to Zao Snow Monster during the month of February?

We do not plan to rent a car because we have never driven on snow; but, we might purchase JR East Pass if it�fs worth.

From the Zao Fox Village to Zao Onsen Ski Resort (Zao Snow Monsters) the one way journey will take over 4 hours with various different connections of trains and buses.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Za%C5%8D+Fox+Village,+Kawarago-11-3+Fu...

Imo, with the time that you have, it'll have to be one or the other. Either Zao Onsen Ski Resort or the Zao Fox Village.

Zao Fox Village is located in Zao, Miyagi, and the famous Zao Snow Monster is located in Zao, Yamagata.
So it takes a long time to travel.
With Zao Snow Monster from Miyagi, the distance traveled is short.
However, it is necessary to reserve a snowmobile in advance at Mountain Field Miyagi Zao Sumikawa.
If there is space, you can use it even on the day.
http://www.zao-sumikawa.jp/tour/
Reservations must be made by phone, but if you use it, please inquire with the E-MAIL written at the bottom.
You can check Miyagi Zao tourism-related information here.
https://miyagizao-navi.jp/en/
https://www.zao-machi.com/

A while ago, Mountain Field Miyagi Zao Sumikawa's guide appeared on TV.
On days when the weather is bad, such as a snowstorm, wearing brown sunglasses makes it easier to see the shape of the snow monsters.
https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/tbc/274838?display=1