Zao Echo Line
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A mountain sightseeing road where you can enjoy the majestic scenery of the Zao mountain range in its various seasonal expressions.
Highlights
- Enjoy the changing scenery throughout the year: snow walls in spring, fresh greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in fall.
- The spring snow walls are breathtaking, offering a sense of winter's severity and the breath of spring.
- The lush summer mountains allow you to enjoy abundant negative ions.
- The autumn leaves paint the mountains in vibrant reds and yellows, creating a beautiful landscape.
- Near the summit, you'll find attractive sightseeing spots such as Okama and the Zao Summit Rest House.
Basic Information
- Address
- Zao-cho, Kariya District, Miyagi Prefecture; Shichikashuku-cho, Kariya District, Miyagi Prefecture; Kamiyama-shi, Yamagata Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Miyagi
- Access
- Approximately 25 minutes by car from the Murata IC or Shiraishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway to the Zao Echo Line Miyagi Prefecture entrance, "Ootorii" (large torii gate). Show route
- Op.Hours
- Late April to early November
- Cld.Days
- Closed during winter season: early November to late April
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- Please check separately for up-to-date road conditions.
Overview
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