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"GoTo! NIGHT TRIP to the Snow Monsters " Departing From Kaminoyama Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture
Enjoy a winter nightime light-up! Welcome to a former castle town now famous for hot springs, fruits, and wine! From here you can easily join a nighttime tour to see the legendary “Snow Monsters” of Yamagata while also taking advantage of GoTo Travel Campaign discounts!
Operation Period
26 December 2020 ~ 28 February 2021
Time Required
3 hours
Number of Participants
2〜30people
【Itinerary】
16:05 Check-in at Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center
16:20 Tour departure
16:35 Shopping and rest at “Gutto Yamagata” souvenir shopping plaza.
(1 "tama konnyaku" (local konjac delicacy) is included as a snack. Then have 30 minutes free time.)
17:05 Depart Gutto Yamagata
17:25 Arrive at Zao Ropeway--Zao Sanroku Sation
(Take the ropeway to the summit. Enjoy viewing of the “Snow Monsters” along the way and on the mountain top for about 15~20 minutes).
18:25 Depart Zao Ropeway
19:00～19:20 Arrive back at Kaminoyama Onsen and be dropped off at various hotels
* Note the growth of “Snow Monsters” depends on the year and season.
* GoTo Travel Campaign discounts are applicable until January 31st.
| Experience Program Name | "GoTo! NIGHT TRIP to the Snow Monsters " Departing From Kaminoyama Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture |
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| Activity Location | Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center |
| Operator Name | Kaminoyama City Tourism and Products Association |
| Telephone Number | 023-672-0839 |
| URL | http://kaminoyama-spa.com/ |
| Time Required | 3 hours |
| Operation Period | 26 December 2020 ~ 28 February 2021 |
| Start Time | 16:20 |
| Minimum number of participants | 2people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 30people |
| Reservation Deadline | 4 days before by 17:00 |
| About suspension of the activity | The event will be canceled when Zao Ropeway is not operating due to closed days or bad weather. |
| Important notes regarding participation | ・ Please dress and prepare adequately for the cold, snowy weather. ・ Transportation will be shared. Depending on the number of participants, either a jumbo taxi, a small taxi, or a bus will be used. ・ We will take preventive measures against infectious diseases such as limiting the number of participants, ventilation, disinfection, and checking body temperatures of staff and participants. ・ The day’s operation schedule may change depending on road conditions, weather, and traffic or crowd congestion. Depending on how crowded the ropeway is, if the final arrival time is expected to be later than 15:00, we may not be able to stop at “Gutto Yamagata” souvenir shopping plaza. ・ Depending on the weather conditions, you may not be able to see the unique frost on trees. |
| Price |
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| What is included in the price | Jumbo taxi fare, roundtrip ropeway fare, 1 "tama konnyaku" (local konjac delicacy) | ||||||
| Method of Payment | Cash, credit card, and regional coupons are accepted. | ||||||
| About cancellations and changes | In case of cancellation, a cancellation fee will be charged based on the travel price. | ||||||
| Cancellation Policy | 10~8 days before: 20％ 7~2 days before: 30％ Day before: 40％ Day of: 50％ No-show/ No-contact: 100％ |
| Meeting Spot | 1-2-1 Yarai, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata 999-3134, Japan |
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| Meeting Time | 16:05 |
| Access | 1-minute walk from JR Kaminoyama Onsen Station |
| Parking | No |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | A tour conductor will not accompany you. |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese |
| Company / Organization | Kaminoyama City Tourism and Products Association |
Use your GoTo travel coupons to shop for Tohoku flavors then head to the snowy mountains of Zao. The majestic scene of “Snow Monsters” becomes even more magical when illuminated at night!