Mount Zaō

蔵王山

Miyagi / Yamagata · Elevation 1,841 m

Mount Zaō is a volcanic mountain group spanning Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures, with Kumanodake reaching 1841 m at its highest point. The Okama crater lake is a prominent landmark, with hiking trails nearby. Hot springs and ski resorts occupy the lower slopes, and winter brings the distinctive scenery of ice-covered trees.

Mount Zaō at a glance

Weather: The most settled day in the next 7 days is Wed, November 4: clear, gusts up to 8 m/s. Fri, Nov 6, Sat, Nov 7, Sun, Nov 8: strong wind (gusts up to 28 m/s).
Route: The shortest is Mount Zao Kumanodake and Kattadake Loop via Okama and Umanose: about 2 h 31 min, 5.0 km, about 170 m of climbing.

Mount Zaō weather (hourly, 14 days)

Sunrise today 06:05, sunset 16:38

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Precipitation	mm																	1.5	9	8	2.9	0.8			0.7			0.4	0.6		0.4	0.6	0.7	0.7	1.2	1.9	1.7	1.1	0.8	0.7	0.4	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3		0.1			0.2	0.5								6	1.6					1.0	0.2	0.7	1.0	0.2									2.4	7	0.8	3.5	2.2
New snow	cm																																			1.0	1.0	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.2	0.2	0.2	<.1			<.1			0.2	0.4								1.2	0.7
Snow depth	cm	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	<1	<1	<1	<1	2	2	2	<1	<1	<1	<1	<1	0	0	0	<1	<1	0	0	0	0	0	0	<1	<1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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