Sendai Airport 1 hr 14
Zao Onsen Ski Resort (34 min) LINA WORLD (17 min)
Nestled in a scenic valley, this cheery amusement park features thrill rides, slides & pools. Zaō Onsen (32 min)
No-frills communal bath in a wooden hut, fed by a sulfur spring with a high acid content. 樹氷高原駅 (45 min)
Hot spring and nature Kajo Park (13 min) Risshaku Temple (Yamadera) (27 min) Kaminoyama-jo Castle Ruins (24 min) Nishizao Park (20 min) Bunshokan (7 min) Mount Zaō (1 hr 1)
Seasons change the color of the crater lake on this mountain with snow monster trees in winter. Yamagata Museum of Art (12 min)
Art museum with a collection of Japanese paintings, plus some masterpieces of French Impressionism. Okama (55 min) Kaminoyama Hot Spring (24 min)
Traditional onsen resort with several bathhouses & hotels, plus casual noodle eateries & izakayas. Zaō Ropeway (30 min)
Year-round cable car at a ski resort offering scenic views & access to the mountaintop restaurant. 蔵王の樹氷 (34 min)
Fascinating snow- & ice-covered trees resembling people, with a range of viewing options available. | 
