Discover the magic of Miyagi and Yamagata in one day from Sendai. Pray for good luck at Kanahebi Shrine, taste sweet seasonal strawberries, and top off your evening with an unforgettable night snowcat adventure through the illuminated Zao Ice Monsters.
Guaranteed Snowcat Seats! The Zao Night Snowcat Cruise is one of the most popular winter activities in Japan and hard to book on your own. We have pre-reserved and guaranteed seats for this tour! Book now to secure your front-row seat to the magical illuminated Snow Monsters without worrying about sold-out tickets.
- Round-Trip Transport from Sendai Relax and travel hassle-free on a comfortable medium-sized bus from Sendai Station East Exit. - Visit a Famous Power Spot (Kanahebi Shrine) Pray for good fortune and prosperity at one of Tohoku’s most renowned "Money Luck" shrines. - Fresh Seasonal Strawberry Picking Taste sweet, freshly picked local strawberries right at the farm. - Local Shopping & Dining at Michi-no-Eki Zao Stop by the Zao Roadside Station to shop for local souvenirs and enjoy regional snacks. - Guaranteed Snowcat Seats Skip the hassle of hard-to-get bookings! Enjoy a guaranteed ride on the exclusive night snowcat to see the illuminated Zao Snow Monsters.
Information about tour operator Name H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. address :18F Sendai Trust Tower, 1-9-1 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0811, Japan registration number No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Information about tour Place of departure and destination: SENDAI STATION number of days of travel 1 means of transportation: BUS name of bus company : TAKEYAKOTSU/IZUMIKANKO meals :NONE Minimum number of passengers to operate: 10 people Number of STAFF:1 ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about our travel packages at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan/boshu_j_2009.pdf ・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about this product at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan
Age Limit & Booking Requirement: Children must be at least 5 years old to participate. At least one adult is required per child. Joining / Leaving Mid-Tour: Joining the tour midway or leaving before the tour ends is not permitted. Luggage Policy: Please note that we cannot store large luggage on the bus.
Staff & Language: Accompanying staff will provide guidance in Japanese or simple English. Tour Duration: The Night Cruiser tour (including the ropeway ride) takes approximately 75 minutes in total.
Important Information regarding the Zao Snow Monster Tour (Zao Ropeway Guidelines)
Weather & Ice Monster Conditions: Snow Monsters are a natural phenomenon. In the event of insufficient snow, damaged ice formations, or severe weather, the tour may be canceled on the day of departure. If canceled, a full refund will be provided. Please note that rescheduling to another date is not available.
-- Clothing & Footwear: Please wear warm, layerable clothing and non-slip footwear (snow boots are highly recommended for the Zao Ropeway area). Meals & Snacks: Meals are not included. We recommend bringing your own snacks, especially for late-night travel. Please note that you must take all your trash back with you, as no garbage disposal service is provided. Itinerary & Delays: Depending on traffic and road conditions, the time spent at each stop (Shrine, Strawberry Picking, Roadside Station, etc.) may be shortened. Partial refunds will not be issued in such cases. ID Verification & Ticket Resale: To prevent ticket resale, identity verification (ID check) will be conducted for the lead booker. Please bring a valid photo ID (passport, etc.). Please be careful not to lose your ID during the tour.


