The Zaō Mountains (蔵王連峰, Zaō Renpō), commonly called Mount Zaō, are a complex cluster of stratovolcanoes on the border between Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. The central volcano of the group includes several lava domes and a tuff cone, Goshiki-dake, which contains a crater lake named "Okama".

Rising over 1,800 meters along the border between Yamagata and Miyagi, Mount Zao is a popular ski, hiking, and hot springs destination.

Mount Zao (蔵王山, Zaōsan) is a volcanic mountain range on the prefectural border between Yamagata and Miyagi Prefectures in the Tohoku Region. On the Yamagata side, the hot spring town of Zao Onsen offers some of the country's most acidic thermal waters.

Zao is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts as well as the natural 'snow monster' phenomenon – ice-covered coniferous trees along the mountainside. Enjoy a view of the majestic Zao mountain range while soaking in an outdoor hot spring said to have once be used by kappa.

Mount Zao is a 1,841-meter-high volcano between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures in the northern Tohoku region. It is one of Tohoku's most famous attractions, offering spectacular views and unique attractions for all seasons of the year.

Straddling the border between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures, Mount Zao is home to one of Tohoku’s best ski resorts. The picturesque surrounding area boasts rejuvenating hot springs, and delicious locally produced cheese.

Nov 30, 2011 · Zao Mountain - Trekking across a volcanic landscape in summer and skiing in winter, plus winding down in hotspring waters.

Nov 6, 2019 · Mount Zao is a mountain nestled in the Tohoku region, between the prefectures of Miyagi and Yamagata. Located in the middle of a quasi-national park, it is known for its tourist complex around its onsen, its ski resorts, and its hiking trails.

Zao Onsen is a small, walkable town at an altitude of around 880 meters above sea level along the slope of Mount Zao, a 40 minute ride outside central Yamagata City by frequently operating buses.

Jul 16, 2008 · Mt. Zao is one of the most popular ski resorts in Japan, and home of the famous ‘snow monsters’. In summer, it’s an easy stroll via a picturesque volcanic lake, and the hot springs at the base of the mountain are an added bonus to help rejuvenate tired muscles. The hike: There’s no doubt about it.