Winter
Enjoy Zao’s high-quality snow and a total of 10 trails with plenty of variety!
Eboshi Resort’s appeal is the high-quality snow that characterizes Miyagi Zao. The popular ungroomed trail has powder snow, and you can enjoy nicely packed conditions on the other trails which are groomed daily.
The 4.3 km long trail looks out on the Pacific Ocean, and there is the Kids Park for children and beginners to enjoy.
Eboshi is famous for the dynamic 4.3 km trail overlooking the Pacific Ocean, which even beginners can ski on! And the Snow Park, complete with an 80 m snow escalator that is one of the largest in northeastern Japan, is perfect for sledding as well as practice for the first-time skiing or snowboarding!
| Adults | Senior high students/ college students/ vocational school students |
Elementary students/ junior high students |
Senior citizens (60 years old & older) |
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| 5 hr | holiday | ￥5,200 | ￥4,100 | ￥2,500 | ￥4,400 |
| weekday | ￥4,900 | ￥3,800 | ￥4,100 | ||
| 1 day | holiday | ￥5,800 | ￥4,800 | ￥5,100 | |
| weekday | ￥5,500 | ￥4,500 | ￥4,800 | ||
Spring
In spring, Zao is adorned by the half million daffodils that color the slopes.
The slopes that were a world of silvery white in the snow season become a vast field of daffodils as far as the eye can see in spring. More half a million yellow and white daffodils from more than 30 varieties adorn Miyagi Zao in spring, seeming to greet everyone with a loving embrace.
White Yashio azaleas are a lovely white accent to the spring green leaves of the highlands
The entire mountains surrounding Eboshi Resort’s slopes are known as one of the largest areas of White Yashio azaleas in the Tohoku region, and they are a lovely white accent to the spring green leaves of the highlands.
| Adult(senior high students & older) | Elementary students/ junior high students |
Senior citizens (60 years old & older) |
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| round trip | ¥1,500 | ¥800 | ¥1,200 |
| one way | ¥750 | ¥450 | ¥600 |
Summer
With the observation ropeway, BBQ, nagashi somen noodles, rainbow trout fishing pond, and go-carts, there is so much to enjoy!
A BBQ using Zao’s own JAPANX brand pork, nagashi somen noodles, a rainbow trout fishing pond, and go-carts! With an observation ropeway that allows you to take a 15 min stroll through the skies to an elevation of 1,100 m, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.
Stroll through the skies for stunning scenery on the night gondola lift
Ride the ropeway to feel as if you are strolling through the skies to an elevation of 1,100 m, and enjoy the multitude of stars glittering in Zao’s night sky as well as Sendai’s nightscape.
Fall
Zao’s fall leaves & stewed potato party
The colorful fall leaves of beech and maple trees are also one of Eboshi highland’s attractions. After hiking out among the fall leaves, enjoy the excitement of the stewed potato parties the Tohoku region is famous for! Fine on rainy days, too, and you don’t need to bring anything! There is a variety of plans, including pick-up service!
Zao Mountain Range is part of the Ou Mountain Range. Located at its foot, the vicinity of Eboshi Resort has not only majestic scenery created by volcanic activity, but is also Togatta Hot Spring, one of Miyagi Prefecture’s great hot spring areas. Togatta is also said to be the birthplace of “kokeshi” dolls, and remains rooted in the culture even now. Experience Japanese culture here.
Zao Okama
A round crater lake surrounded by the three peaks of Mts. Zao Kattadake, Kumanodake, and Goshikidake. It was named Okama for its shape, which resembles a caldron. The surface of the lake is emerald green, a mystifying contrast to the rough walls of the crater.
Togatta Hot Spring
Located at the eastern foot of the Zao Mountain Range, this hot spring opened in 1601. The hot spring town has public baths, ryokans, hotels, souvenir shops, and restaurants all in a row. We recommend strolling around town, and it is popular with tourists since they can sample a number of eateries and cafés.
Zao Dairy Center (Zao Cheese Factory)
Zao Dairy Center produces dairy products and such aged cheeses as cream cheese, fresh cheese, and gouda cheese, and they are sold at the farmers’ market. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy items from the menu that use Zao cheese.
Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum
Not only traditional Togatta kokeshi dolls but traditional kokeshi and wooden toys from all over Japan are part of a systematic display of 5,500 pieces. Activities include a corner for watching current day kokeshi craftspeople work on the lathe, and being able to personally paint a face on a blank kokeshi doll.
Access
From within Japan
From Sendai station- １hour by car from Sendai City. 30 minutes from Tohoku Expy Murata Interchange or Shiroishi Interchange.
From Sendai station- Only in winter, a skiing shuttle bus runs from Sendai Station. (reservation required)
From abroad
60 minutes by car from Sendai Airport.
