Zao Snow Monsters Night Cruiser Tour from Sendai with Hotel

Name: Zao Snow Monsters Night Cruiser Tour from Sendai with Hotel
Brand: Viator
Price: 237.99 USD
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9 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 2 days aheadSendai, Japan

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Experience the ultimate winter journey combining nature, flavor, and culture! Enjoy guaranteed seats on the famous Zao Night Cruiser to explore the mystical 'Snow Monsters' lit up in the dark. Savor freshly picked, sweet strawberries at the peak of their harvest season, and immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture at the sacred Kanahebi Sui Shrine. For dinner, enjoy complete freedom at Michi-no-Eki Yamagata Zao, where you can choose and sample your favorite authentic Tohoku regional specialties.

Included

Accompanying Staff: Japanese (Basic English support)
Admission fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Twin Room for 2 (Breakfast Included): Pacific Hotel Shiroishi

Not included

Dinner

What you'll do

Kanahebisui Shrine
7 Miiroyoshi Suishin, Iwanuma, Japan
Famous as a sanctuary for financial luck and business prosperity, Kanahebi Sui Shrine is a scenic spiritual spot dedicated to water and snake deities. Visitors can pray for good fortune, admire beautiful seasonal wisteria, and receive artistic Goshuin (hand-drawn shrine stamps). The shrine is also renowned for its stunning variety of gold and snake-themed amulets (omamori), crafted to bring wealth and protection.
50 min
La Phrase
3-5 Hattan Takadate kawakami, Natori, Japan
Taste Miyagi’s famed winter strawberries at their delicious peak—intensely sweet, plump, and freshly picked right from the farm. Renowned for their high quality and rich flavor, Miyagi strawberries offer an unmissable local treat. (Note: The strawberry picking farm location is subject to change depending on crop growth conditions.)
30 minAdmission included
Michi-no-Eki Yamagata Zao is a modern regional facility and a true paradise for local food lovers
Featuring a lively court of vendors and shops, it offers a wide variety of authentic Tohoku delicacies—from savory Imoni (beef and taro stew) and Yamagata beef to fresh local snacks—making it the perfect stop to dine and shop for unique souvenirs.
1 hour
Arrive at Zao Sanroku Station & Prepare for the Tour
40 minAdmission included
Witness the breathtaking wonder of Zao’s famous 'Snow Monsters' (Juhyo)—a rare w
inter phenomenon where sub-zero winds and heavy snow transform mountain trees into giant, icy sculptures. Lit up against the dark winter night, this magical landscape feels straight out of a fairy tale. Ride in warmth and comfort aboard the specialized, heated Night Cruiser snowmobile to get up close to these illuminated frost giants. Night Cruiser Experience Breakdown (Approx. 75 minutes total): 1. Ropeway ride to the Night Cruiser Boarding Area 2. Night Cruiser Tour (includes a photo stop after disembarking) 3. Return by Night Cruiser to the Ropeway Station 4. Ropeway ride back to Zao Sanroku Station Note: The entire experience takes approximately 75 minutes in total.
1h 15mAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

Meet at Sendai Station East Exit Sightseeing Bus Stop. Directions: Go through the 2nd-floor East-West Promenade toward the East Exit. Follow the signs on the pedestrian deck and take the escalator down to the 1st floor (ground level). Look for our guide holding a blue 'HIS' board.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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: For overnight plan guests: Please inform us of your suitcase count after booking so we can arrange luggage storage for you.