Zao Liza World
About Zao Liza World
A high-altitude retreat famous for its eerie 'snow monsters' and therapeutic volcanic springs nestled in the rugged Yamagata peaks.
Highlights
- Frozen Juhyo trees
- Volcanic hot springs
- Crater lake hiking
- Nighttime illumination
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1071m
- Top lift: 1447m
- Ski pistes: 3.7km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 8
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Zao Liza World
- Today: 7 to 11 °C, drizzle, 9 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3528 m (2670 to 4430 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 9 / 13 °C | rain | dry | 3 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 10 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 7 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 7 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 8 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 8 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Zao Liza World
Hikes nearby - Zao Liza World (1)
1 curated hiking trails around Zao Liza World, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Mt. Zao
Getting to Zao Liza World
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Yamagata Airport (GAJ), 32 km away, about 42 min by road
Where to stay in Zao Liza World
45 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 145 EUR per night, median 288 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Zao Liza World page.