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: 6 to 11 °C, partly cloudy, 6 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3790 m (3550 to 4000 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10月4日周日 | 6 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| 10月5日周一 | 9 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| 10月6日周二 | 10 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| 10月7日周三 | 5 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| 10月8日周四 | 5 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月9日周五 | 6 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月10日周六 | 6 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月11日周日 | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月12日周一 | 7 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 10月13日周二 | 6 / 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 2026-10-09, from 125 EUR per night, median 327 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Zao Liza World page.