Each winter, a unique weather phenomenon produces the “snow monsters” of the Zao mountains. Hundreds of trees on the Zao mountains are glazed with snow and ice, morphing them into strange monster looking figures. Located in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, Zao Onsen Ski Resort is accessible by a 40-minute bus ride from Yamagata station.

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One striking feature of Zaō's famous ski resorts are the "frost-covered trees" (樹氷, juhyō) that appear in mid-winter. Strong wind over the nearby lake fling water droplets which freeze against the trees and their branches, until near-horizontal icicles begin to form.

2020年3月24日 · Every winter atop Mount Zao, entire forests of fir trees are transformed into otherworldly shapes. It is one of the few places in the world where just the right combination of snow, strong winds and low temperatures trap trees …

2022年8月3日 · The highlight of Mount Zao is the frost-covered trees, more commonly known as Juhyo, or "Ice Monsters." They are true nature-made works of art, which can be only seen when weather conditions align just right: The temperature must drop to -5°C (23°F) and as a gentle wind blows the accompanying light snow, creating a spectacular phenomenon that ...

2022年12月5日 · Yamagata's Zao mountains are famous for mystical frost-covered trees known as "snow monsters." Learn about when to visit Zao, how to get there from Tokyo, and must-visit spots where you can see this one-of-a-kind winter wonderland.

Marvel at the fluffy mounds of gigantic Snow Monsters at Zao! These frost covered trees can only be found in specific regions and are unique in all of Japan. The unique phenomenon is caused by heavy winter storms splashing icy spray onto the trees which then immediately freezes.

2019年2月13日 · As notoriously heavy winter storms rush though the Zao Mountain Range, blown in by a Siberian jet stream, trees on the upper sections of some peaks begin to collect thick, …

Zao Onsen Ski Resort is one of the only places in the world where spooky snow monsters appear around mid-February. Alpine trees bombarded with heavy snowfall and winds grow into tall, monster-like figurines that will captivate and leave you in awe.

2024年11月28日 · At Mt. Zao, one of “Japan’s Three Major Juhyo,” visitors can admire the impressive and mystical scenery of the massive snow-covered trees that look like snow monsters. The spectacular scenery attracts tourists from both inside and outside of Japan. Juhyo, also known as the "Snow Monster."