The beauty of Mt. Zao

For a day hike on Zao volcanic mountain in Yamagata prefecture will bring you the best day trip hiking. This Zao national park was designated since from 1963 and around 400 square kilometers. It is possible to climb up or down to the upper station with rope way and then walked around 1 hr to the main view from the mountain. Noted that it is so windy on the top, so keep warm is necessary except summer season. Access information - one bus per day on weekends and public holidays from late April to July from Yamagata station to Zao Onsen. It takes around 1.5hrs and charges for 2050 yens. Attractions - natural volcanic mountain, lake Price - For rope way 1800 yen’s for one way #zao #japan #yamagata