[Hotel Included] Zao Night Tour of Snow Monsters with Guaranteed Cruiser & Sendai Winter Attractions

Hotel Information:

Hotel: Pacific Hotel ShiroishI (planned)
Room Type: Twin room (2 guests per room, breakfast included)
Check-out: Staff will not stay overnight. Please complete check-out on your own the next morning.

Round-Trip Transport with Hotel Drop-off

Relax and travel hassle-free on a comfortable medium-sized bus from Sendai Station East Exit. Plus, enjoy a stress-free night drop-off directly at your hotel, even after a late evening tour.

Visit a Famous Power Spot (Kanahebi Shrine)

Pray for good fortune and prosperity at one of Tohoku’s most renowned "Money Luck" shrines.

Fresh Seasonal Strawberry Picking

Taste sweet, freshly picked local strawberries right at the farm.

Local Shopping & Dining at Michi-no-Eki Zao

Stop by the Zao Roadside Station to shop for local souvenirs and enjoy regional snacks.

Guaranteed Snowcat Seats

Skip the hassle of hard-to-get bookings! Enjoy a guaranteed ride on the exclusive night snowcat to see the illuminated Zao Snow Monsters.

Information about tour operator

Name: H.I.S. Co.,Ltd.
Address: 18F Sendai Trust Tower, 1-9-1 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0811, Japan
Registration number: No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency

Information about tour

Place of departure and destination: SENDAI STATION
Number of days of travel: 1
Means of transportation: BUS
Name of bus company: TAKEYAKOTSU/IZUMIKANKO
Meals: NONE
Minimum number of passengers to operate: 10 people
Number of STAFF: 1

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Highlights

• Guaranteed seats on the Snowcat!
• The Zao Night Snowcat Cruise is a highly sought-after winter experience in Japan and can be challenging to arrange independently.
• We have secured and guaranteed your seats for this excursion!
• Make your reservation now to ensure your prime viewing spot to see the enchanting illuminated Snow Monsters without the stress of sold-out tickets.

Itinerary

• Meet at Sendai Station East Exit Sightseeing Bus Boarding Area
• Depart from Sendai station using a tour bus.
• Visit Kanahebi Sui Shrine for Financial Luck! (Self-Guided)
• Strawberry Picking (30 minutes) Farm varies by date
• Free time at Michi-no-Eki Zao (1H) (Shopping & Meals at your own expense)
• Arrive at Zao Sanroku Station & Prepare for the Tour
• Ropeway to Night Cruiser Boarding Area → Night Cruiser Tour (Photo Stop after Disembarking) → Return by Night Cruiser to Ropeway Station → Ropeway back to Zao Sanroku Station. The tour takes about 75 minutes in total.
• Tour ends upon hotel drop-off. Tour End Location: The tour officially concludes upon arrival and drop-off at the hotel. Hotel Check-in/out: Tour staff will not stay overnight. Please complete your check-in and check-out on your own.

Price Details

Included

• Air-conditioned bus
• Seasonal Fruit Picking Fee
• Ropeway Fare
• Snowcat Ticket Price
• Accompanying Staff: Japanese (Basic English support)
• Twin Room for 2 (Breakfast Included)

Not included

• Meal expenses
• Any other items not listed

Important Information

Important Information regarding the Zao Snow Monster Tour

(Zao Ropeway Guidelines)

Weather & Ice Monster Conditions:

Snow Monsters are a natural phenomenon. In the event of insufficient snow, damaged ice formations, or severe weather, the tour may be canceled on the day of departure. If canceled, a full refund will be provided. Please note that rescheduling to another date is not available.

Your hotel accommodation remains fully available for your stay, and a partial refund (excluding the room rate) will be issued.

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Clothing & Footwear:

Please wear warm, layerable clothing and non-slip footwear (snow boots are highly recommended for the Zao Ropeway area).

Meals & Snacks:

Meals are not included. We recommend bringing your own snacks, especially for late-night travel. Please note that you must take all your trash back with you, as no garbage disposal service is provided.

Itinerary & Delays:

Depending on traffic and road conditions, the time spent at each stop (Shrine, Strawberry Picking, Roadside Station, etc.) may be shortened. Partial refunds will not be issued in such cases.

ID Verification & Ticket Resale:

To prevent ticket resale, identity verification (ID check) will be conducted for the lead booker. Please bring a valid photo ID (passport, etc.).

Please be careful not to lose your ID during the tour.

Purchase Notice

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.

Staff & Language: Accompanying staff will provide guidance in Japanese or simple English.

Tour Duration:

The Night Cruiser tour (including the ropeway ride) takes approximately 75 minutes in total.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee