Sendai Zao Fox Village & Zao Snow Monsters Day Trip
- Bookings accepted for one person; guaranteed departure with two or more people on the same day! Enjoy worry-free independent travel with flexible departures!
- Spend snowy moments with 200 fluffy foxes at Zao Fox Village and capture the most therapeutic winter scenes.
- Venture deep into the snow monster (Juhyo) wonderland by snowmobile, or enjoy snow play, sledding, and snowman building to your heart's content. A snowy adventure loved by families!
- Travel in comfort by bus/large taxi directly to hidden gems inaccessible by public transportation.
- Thoughtful assistance from multilingual Taiwanese and Japanese staff (Chinese/English/Japanese/Korean), eliminating language barriers.
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What to expect
- Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park: Winter snow park with panoramic views of Zao Located at the foot of Mount Zao, this popular winter attraction boasts comprehensive facilities and spacious grounds, making it an excellent destination for enjoying and playing in the snow. You can freely ride the Snow Monster vehicle, enjoy distant views of the silvery mountains, and fully experience the pure winter scenery.
- Snow Monster: Exclusive to Plan A: Explore the secret realm of ice and snow by riding a snowmobile Take a snowmobile specially designed for snow, the Snow Monster, to easily reach the frost-covered trees at an altitude of 1,600 meters. Shuttle through the pure white snow forest and admire the mysterious and magnificent frost-covered trees like snow monsters up close. The frost-covered trees present ever-changing beauty with changes in weather and time. Even in bad weather, you can feel the shock and charm of nature. *Please note that the Snow Monster car ticket price is an additional fee and must be paid to the staff on site: ¥6,500 in January / ¥8,500 in February and March / ¥6,500 on March 12 and March 19. Operation will be adjusted depending on weather conditions, thank you for your understanding. In addition, the dates of March 12 and March 19 are for the Okama Crater viewing. Please see the Warm Reminder for detailed instructions.
The Snow Monster car ticket price must be paid to the staff on site and will be adjusted depending on weather conditions, thank you for your understanding. If you plan to participate on March 12 or 19, you will not be able to see the frost-covered trees, but will instead take the Snow Monster car to the “Okama” crater (depending on the weather), so please pay special attention!
- Zao Fox Village: Spend a healing time with foxes Japan’s only natural park with free-range foxes as its theme, where about 100 foxes roam freely. You can observe them playing and dozing in the snow up close, and even actively approaching visitors. Although touching is prohibited, you can still feel the cute charm of the foxes, bringing you an unforgettable healing experience. *Each adult can bring up to 1 preschool child to enter the venue, please abide by the park regulations.
- Snow Experience: Exclusive to Plan B You can enjoy the fun of snow even without riding the Snow Monster vehicle! Feel free to build snowmen, have snowball fights, and play with sleds in the exclusive snow field, leaving behind dreamy winter photos. Suitable for families, couples, or first-time snow visitors. The park offers unlimited snowboarding, skiing, and sledding experience packages, and equipment rental services are available, allowing you to easily experience the fun of skiing without having to bring your own equipment. (*Equipment rental requires an additional rental fee of ¥7,000/person (reference price), including equipment rental, and you can choose snowboarding, skiing, and sledding as many times as you like.)
Reviews
We are a couple from Hong Kong who participated in the Sendai Zao Fox Village & Zao Snow Monsters Day Tour on March 5, 2026, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. First, the meeting point at Sendai Station was very clear and easy to find. Our tour guide, Yama-san, was already there waiting before the scheduled time, which immediately put us at ease. He is a Japanese guide who can communicate in Mandarin, and his arrangements for the entire day were meticulous and thoughtful. During longer drives, he would kindly remind everyone to use the restroom beforehand. Upon request, he could also arrange rest stops with the driver. The mountain road to Mount Zao was quite winding, and my partner experienced some motion sickness. Yama-san even prepared small snacks for motion sickness, which was incredibly considerate. There was also an intern from Taiwan, arranged by the travel agency, accompanying us. Both staff members were very friendly, which quickly helped my partner, who is usually a bit shy, relax. We all enjoyed pleasant conversations throughout the journey. Although the snow monsters had already begun to melt due to the weather that day, the entire experience still felt well worth the money. For lunch, before heading to the Fox Village, there weren't many dining options on Mount Zao. Yama-san specifically recommended a delicious restaurant at the foot of the mountain, and it turned out to be truly excellent. Upon arriving at the Fox Village, Yama-san and the intern continued to assist with all the big and small details of the itinerary, making the entire trip smooth and effortless. After the tour, they even proactively offered suggestions for our unarranged travel plans, which were very practical. Overall, this was a trip where we felt well-cared for and full of pleasant surprises. We highly recommend it.
It was a long-awaited trip. The Japanese person in charge chatted with everyone through the translator along the way. We arrived at the destination safely. We had a lot of fun. The staff were very friendly and polite. It is worth recommending 👍🏻
First, gather at Sendai Station, then take the Snow Monster bus up Mount Zao. Upon arriving at the summit of Mount Zao, there's only 15 minutes for taking photos; any longer and your time is up! Plus, the snow is so deep, reaching mid-thigh, making it difficult to walk, so you can't really take many pictures. I recommend participating in other cable car climbing experiences instead. As for the foxes at the Fox Village, they are very aggressive, constantly fighting and running around haphazardly! My wife accidentally dropped her glove on the ground, and a sly fox immediately stole it. A staff member helped retrieve it, and we repeatedly apologized to the staff, but it still resulted in us being scolded! Although they are animals and difficult to control, we also unintentionally dropped the glove! So, overall, the feeling is just average! But the tour guide was very attentive to everyone and took excellent care of us. I was quite satisfied with that!
The itinerary planning is very good, I just hope that the Japanese local tour guide can give more introduction.
Good to know
To ensure you have a smooth and worry-free trip, please read the following important information:
📍 Reservation and Meeting Information
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 people per departure date. If the minimum number is not reached, you will be notified of the tour's cancellation no later than 7 days before departure, and your order will be canceled accordingly.
- Please arrive at the designated meeting location 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Late arrivals will be considered a no-show and will not be refunded.
- All important notifications will be sent via email, so please check your inbox regularly to avoid missing crucial information.
🚗 Itinerary and Transportation Arrangements
- This tour is a shared day trip in Japan, and you will be joining other international travelers. Please adhere to the meeting time and group pace.
- The vehicle type will be adjusted based on the number of participants on the day. Specific vehicle requests cannot be accommodated, thank you for your understanding.
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic or weather conditions. Please follow the instructions of the on-site staff.
- Roads may be snowy or icy in winter, and travel times may be delayed. Please avoid scheduling overly tight subsequent activities.
- On-site staff will provide assistance in Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. However, specific language requests cannot be accommodated. Thank you for your understanding.
🦊 Zao Fox Village Visiting Information
- The foxes in the park are free-ranging and may approach, follow, or tug on clothing. Please pay attention to your personal safety and belongings.
- Do not actively touch or feed the foxes to avoid being bitten.
- Each adult is limited to bringing one preschool-aged child into the park. Please comply with the park’s regulations.
⛄ Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park Experience Information The park offers a variety of winter snow activities, including the following:
- Snow Monster “Wild Monster” Tour A: Ride to the snow-covered trees at an altitude of 1,600 meters (fees vary depending on the season and operating period; actual ticket prices are subject to the announcement at the time of booking).
- If you plan to participate on March 12th or 19th, you will not be able to see the snow-covered trees. Instead, the tour will take you to the “Okama” crater. Please be aware of this.
- Snow field experiences (snowboard, skis, and sleds, etc.) include ski equipment, clothing rental, and facility fees, approximately 7,000 yen, but do not include equipment that comes into direct contact with the skin, such as ski goggles, neck warmers, and gloves. Please bring your own.
- Ski/Sled Experience B: Includes snowboarding, skiing, and sledding, with unlimited access (fees include equipment rental and instructor guidance, an additional 7,000 yen/person payable on-site is a reference price).
- Free Snow Activities: Enjoy family-friendly activities such as building snowmen and having snowball fights, suitable for families or first-time snow experiences.
- Snow activity venues may be adjusted due to weather and snow conditions. Please follow on-site announcements and staff instructions.
🧳 Luggage and Eligibility
- It is not recommended to bring children under 2 years old or people with limited mobility. This tour does not provide infant seats or barrier-free facilities.
- If you need to bring large luggage or have rush arrangements, please indicate this when registering, and we will assist in arranging it as appropriate.
- Roads are slippery during the snow season. If elderly people or pregnant women are traveling with you, please assess your physical condition before deciding whether to participate.
- You can bring your own equipment such as ski poles and non-slip shoe covers. Please prepare these yourself if needed.
👟 Clothing and Meal Recommendations
- It is strongly recommended to wear waterproof and non-slip snow boots, down jackets, hats, gloves, and scarves, and to bring hand warmers and a thermos.
- Lunchtime is free time. You can choose to purchase a simple lunchbox in the Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park and enjoy it in the park, or bring your own food.
- Staff can provide basic language assistance. If you have food allergies or special dietary needs, be sure to check the ingredients yourself and choose carefully.
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