Zao Snow Wall & Sakura with Hanami Lunch Box Bus Tour from Sendai
Starting from 105.08 USD
Duration: 8h
Confirmation: INSTANT
Free cancellation available
Join a 1-day bus tour from Sendai and experience the rare transition between winter and spring in northern Japan. Walk along the impressive snow walls of the Zao Echo Line during its limited opening period, and enjoy seasonal activities including sledding at Daikokuten Parking Lot.
The tour also features a visit to the Zao Kokeshi Museum, where you can learn about traditional Tohoku culture through its renowned collection of handcrafted kokeshi dolls. In the afternoon, take in the spectacular views of Hitome Senbonzakura, with thousands of cherry trees lining the Shiraishi River against the backdrop of snow-capped Mt. Zao. A Japanese-style hanami bento lunch is included, allowing you to enjoy cherry blossom viewing in a relaxed setting.
This limited-time tour operates for only a few days each year, offering a unique combination of cultural discovery and stunning seasonal scenery.
What's included
Entrance fee of Kokeshi Museum
Hanami Bento Lunch Box & Green tea
Air-conditioned bus
Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If the minimum number of participants (15) is not met by (10) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be cancelled.
Please note that we may not be able to take you to the snow wall due to road closures caused by bad weather. In that case, we will take you to an alternative location such as the Zao Cheese Factory. (Please note that no refunds will be made in such cases.)
Please note that the location of the tour may change depending on the blooming of cherry blossoms.
Although you will walk only on snow-cleared areas, we recommend that you wear trekking shoes or other footwear that are easy to walk in and slip-resistant.
The temperature is about 7°C lower than in the plains at an altitude of around 1,500 meters. In addition, the temperature may be close to 0°C in bad weather, so please wear warm and windproof clothing.
In some cases, cherry blossoms may be in leaf or before blooming, but no refund will be given in such cases
A Picnic blanket is useful for the hanami experience, so please bring your own if necessary.
If the road is impassable to the snow wall due to snow accumulation, the tour may be cancelled on the morning of the tour day.
Please arrive at the meeting spot in time.
Please notice that might be crowded in sightseeing spots during weekends, holidays and events.
In case of traffic congestion or any other uncontrollable reasons, please note that changes of schedule or time shortened in each of sightseeing spots.
No refunds will be issued in case the customer doesn't show up at the meeting spot on time.
We will full refund in case the tour is cancelled due to extreme situations such as typhoons and other natural disasters
As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
Please kindly manage your valuable belongings by yourself.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
More than 1 days before departure: 100% refundable
1-0 days before departure: 0% refundable
Experience may be cancelled in bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not reached.
