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7-2 day prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%
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7-2 day prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%

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PLAN

Yamagata Zao Snow Monster Trees Fantasy Corridor Tour (1 Person)

  • Snow Monster Trees

  • Snow Monster Trees

  • Snow Monster Trees

  • Ropeway

  • Yamagata-ken Kanko Bussan Kaika

  • Tour Details
- Behold a forest of snow monster trees in Zao, Yamagata, an iconic winter scenery in northeastern Japan. Called juhyo (snow monsters), these trees are sculpted by nature through extreme cold and strong winds. While their breathtaking beauty can be seen during the day, they become even more enchanting at night as colorful illumination transforms the area into a fantastical landscape, creating an illusion as if having wandered into another world. The spectacle of a forest of snow-covered trees emerging through brilliant light is an extraordinary sight that will surely remain a lifelong memory.
- Hop on board the heated snowmobile Nightcruiser and take a pleasant tour deep into the forest of snow-covered trees, which can't be reached on foot. Take in the impressive scenery as you lay your eyes on the grand scale and beauty from special viewpoints accessible only via snowmobile. Relish an enjoyable tour inside a warm vehicle even in the freezing cold of a snowy mountain.
- The popular Nightcruiser snowmobile often becomes fully booked as soon as reservations open, making it difficult for individuals to get a seat. These rare, highly sought-after seats that are difficult to obtain can be especially reserved in advance on this tour!
- Zao, Yamagata can be hard to reach using public transportation, but with a round-trip chartered taxi on this tour, transfer is a breeze! Enjoy the trip in comfort without worrying about driving on snowy roads.
- The tour will stop by Yamagata Kanko Bussankan, a souvenir shop. Enjoy leisurely shopping around for Yamagata's specialty products. Find your favorite among an abundance of local specialties including Yamagata beef, sake, cherry-related products, and more.
- As a chartered taxi is used, feel free to leave any purchased souvenirs in the vehicle. Enjoy the Nightcruiser experience without having to carry around heavy baggage!
- This is a private tour for 1 customer.
- There is also a tour accepting 2 or more customers.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
1guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Miyagi
Guide Service
Not Available
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Sendai Station West Exit Taxi Boarding Area / 13:50
Included
Round-trip taxi from Sendai to Zao Sanroku Station; Ropeway Sanroku Line boarding fare; Nightcruiser boarding fare
Not Included
English-speaking guide; Transportation expenses to the meeting location
  • Remarks
 
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 　　　　　　Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 　　　Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 10 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 10 days prior to the tour.

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.　

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary.

- Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations.

- Cancellation may occur due to conditions such as insufficient snowfall, snow monster tree collapse, or inclement weather. In this case, a full refund will be issued.

- As snow monster trees are a natural phenomenon, customers may be unable to see them in some cases.

- In case of congestion, customers may have to wait to board the Ropeway Sanroku Line.

- For protection in case of injuries and other incidents that may occur while participating in the tour, customers are recommended to enroll in travel accident insurance themselves.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Sendai Station West Exit Taxi Boarding Area / 13:50

*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- This tour is not accompanied by an English-speaking guide or tour conductor.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

The driver and local staff at the ropeway/Nightcruiser snowmobile will use a translation app.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- While children 0-5 years old may join free of charge, if there are many participants, children 0-5 years old may have to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian on board the taxi. If guaranteed seats on the taxi are required for such children, please book them under the child rate.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Lunch and dinner are not included.

- Customers may purchase a meal, light snack, or bento box meal at the food court during the stop at Yamagata Kanko Bussankan Gutto Yamagata. Customers are to pay for their own meal charges (not included in the tour booking charge).
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- While the Nightcruiser snowmobile is equipped with heating, the outside temperature can be very low at an average of -10°C. Please participate wearing an outfit that provides full protection against snow such as warm clothing, waterproof shoes, gloves, hat, scarf, etc. Wearing waterproof winter clothing such as ski wear, etc. and waterproof, insulated winter footwear with anti-slip features such as snow shoes and snow boots is recommended.

- As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company]

Kanko Daiichi Koutsu


Standard-size car (4 passengers)

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Tour Calendar

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  • Seats available
  • Few seats available
  • Not available
  • Requests Accepted
Number of stocks
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
JPY
children (6-11)
JPY
Infants (0-5)
JPY
Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants
Payment in Advance Total
JPY
  • The Terms & Conditions Document will be delivered via electronic means.
    Customers are to check and save the content themselves.
  • The [Plan Name], [Tour Date], [Tour Price], [Tour Outline], [Remarks/Important Notes], and [Itinerary] on the booking screen are part of the Terms & Conditions Document (Important Items). Print or save as PDF.
  • The Terms & Conditions Document (General Items) has been displayed and saved.
  • Payments must be made using credit card.
  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
  • The cancellation policy has been checked and agreed upon.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
113:5014:00 Meet at Sendai Station West Exit Taxi Boarding AreaSendai Station West Exit Taxi Boarding Area
If arriving from Sendai Station: After passing through the JR Sendai Station ticket gate, take the escalator down to the 1st floor and follow the signs to the West Exit. After heading out of the station building from the West Exit, the taxi boarding area can be reached immediately.
Please approach the driver waiting for tour customers holding a signboard.
Meet at 13:50, Dep. at 14:00		  
1  70 TransferTake the taxi from Sendai Station to Yamagata-ken Kanko Bussan Kaikan Gutto Yamagata.Taxi 
1  30 Yamagata-ken Kanko Bussan Kaikan Gutto YamagataGutto Yamagata is a shop that offers a wide selection of Yamagata's specialty products. Fully enjoy the wonders of Yamagata at this souvenir shop selling various products from the prefecture, the food court offering local regional flavors, and an outlet area.  
1  20 TransferTake the taxi from Yamagata-ken Kanko Bussan Kaikan Gutto Yamagata to Zao Sanroku Station, the departure station on the ropeway.Taxi 
1  10 Ropeway/Nightcruiser Snowmobile ReceptionAfter arriving at Zao Sanroku Station, please finish reception by 16:40.  
1  80 Snow Monster Trees Fantasy CorridorDelight in the sight of illuminated snow monster trees of Zao, Yamagata, and revel in the wonderful world of Mt. Zao.
Zao Sanroku Station – (Ropeway) – Juhyo Kogen Station — Nightcruiser Snowmobile Ride (turns back at the top of the no. 4 pillar on the Sancho Line) — Juhyo Kogen Station – (Ropeway) – Zao Sanroku Station		  
1  90 TransferTake the taxi from Zao Sanroku Station to Sendai Station.Taxi 
1 20:00 Arrive at Sendai StationTour ends after arrival at Sendai Station.  
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
113:5014:00 Meet at Sendai Station West Exit Taxi Boarding AreaSendai Station West Exit Taxi Boarding Area
If arriving from Sendai Station: After passing through the JR Sendai Station ticket gate, take the escalator down to the 1st floor and follow the signs to the West Exit. After heading out of the station building from the West Exit, the taxi boarding area can be reached immediately.
Please approach the driver waiting for tour customers holding a signboard.
Meet at 13:50, Dep. at 14:00		  
1  70 TransferTake the taxi from Sendai Station to Yamagata-ken Kanko Bussan Kaikan Gutto Yamagata.Taxi 
1  30 Yamagata-ken Kanko Bussan Kaikan Gutto YamagataGutto Yamagata is a shop that offers a wide selection of Yamagata's specialty products. Fully enjoy the wonders of Yamagata at this souvenir shop selling various products from the prefecture, the food court offering local regional flavors, and an outlet area.  
1  20 TransferTake the taxi from Yamagata-ken Kanko Bussan Kaikan Gutto Yamagata to Zao Sanroku Station, the departure station on the ropeway.Taxi 
1  10 Ropeway/Nightcruiser Snowmobile ReceptionAfter arriving at Zao Sanroku Station, please finish reception by 16:40.  
1  80 Snow Monster Trees Fantasy CorridorDelight in the sight of illuminated snow monster trees of Zao, Yamagata, and revel in the wonderful world of Mt. Zao.
Zao Sanroku Station – (Ropeway) – Juhyo Kogen Station — Nightcruiser Snowmobile Ride (turns back at the top of the no. 4 pillar on the Sancho Line) — Juhyo Kogen Station – (Ropeway) – Zao Sanroku Station		  
1  90 TransferTake the taxi from Zao Sanroku Station to Sendai Station.Taxi 
1 20:00 Arrive at Sendai StationTour ends after arrival at Sendai Station.  

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