Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters) 蔵王樹氷

Seasonal spot · Day trip from Sendai

Zao's frost-covered trees, also known as Snow Monsters, are a natural phenomenon in specific regions of Japan. Heavy winter storms create these formations by splashing and freezing icy spray onto trees. Visitors can view these unique trees from December to February, with their peak in February, by taking a cable car or a snow vehicle.

Source: yamagatakanko.com ↗, read 2026-09-11

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