Within the Mt. Zao scenic area is Zao Onsen (蔵王温泉), a popular hot spring and ski resort. Zao Onsen is especially popular during winter, where the famous "snow monsters" form on the wintery slopes of Mount Zao. Due to the Tohoku region's harsh winters and heavy snowfall, the trees atop Mt. Zao get covered with snow and resemble monstrous-looking frozen sculptures. Many make the trip to Zao Onsen especially to see the snow monsters, which is a unique event that only occurs during February when snowfall is abundant.
Other than the snow monsters, Zao Onsen resort offers several different ski slopes of varying difficulties. Visitors can also utilize the Zao Ropeway to get around, as well as enjoy the mountainside views from above. If you're visiting during winter, make sure not to miss the snow monster illuminations at night — as part of the annual Zao Snow Festival. Festivalgoers enjoy firework displays, illuminations, professional ski and snowboard shows, and many more fun activities.
Setiap musim dingin, di resort ski terkenal Zao Onsen di Prefektur Yamagata, Anda akan menjadi saksi mata dari hasil kreasi sangat langka dan paling spektakuler Junyo (Monster Es).
Monster-monster Salju dari Zao merupakan atraksi utama turis saat musim dingin di Prefektur Yamagata.
Walaupun cuaca sedang hangat di musim dingin tahun 2015, "Monster Salju" Zao kembali bagi peluncur salju dan turis.
Kudapan manis buatan tangan, bergaya Jepang dan Barat, dibuat dengan memakai teknik yang telah digunakan secara turun-temurun oleh keluarga Sato. Ada saja sesuatu yang bisa Anda beli di sini dengan beragamnya pilihan suvenir!
Dengan datangnya musim dingin, inilah kesempatan untuk mengalami sisi yang berbeda dari kehidupan di sini. Dengan festival salju, olahraga musim dingin, dan onsen, ada banyak hal yang bisa dinikmati oleh semua orang.
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