AreaMt. Zao
Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park
宮城蔵王すみかわスノーパーク | Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park
Silky powder and accessible backcountry experiences
Photo by Sumikawa Snow Park
AreaMt. Zao
宮城蔵王すみかわスノーパーク | Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park
Silky powder and accessible backcountry experiences
Photo by Sumikawa Snow Park
Photo by Sumikawa Snow Park
Photo by Roger Smith
Sumikawa Snow park is the highest-elevation ski resort in Miyagi, notable for its off-piste action and hip local flair. The snow is powdery and deep, making for runs so smooth it may feel as if you’ve stopped moving at times. The snow park also offers snowcat vehicle tours to view the snow monsters on the Miyagi side of Mount Zao, otherwise accessible only by a long hike through the snow.
Sumikawa is Miyagi’s best base for backcountry excursions. Naturally, a guide is a must for anyone not thoroughly acquainted with the local terrain and backcountry safety techniques. On-site guide service M’s Guide offers backcountry ski, snowboard, and snowshoe tours that can be customized to accommodate any ability level.
Come green season, the park offers camping and BBQ packages that come complete with equipment and ingredients—convenient even for overseas travelers!
WEBSITEhttp://www.zao-sumikawa.jp/
Mt. Zao
ADDRESS
Togattaonsen, Zao, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture
ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
By free shuttle bus: 125 minutes from Sendai Station*, or 40 minutes from Togatta Onsen*
*Reservations required, see details here.
ADMISSION
Varies by pass type. Adult 1-day pass: ¥3,300
CREDIT CARDS
Accepted (only for snowcat tours)
LANGUAGES
Japanese only
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
No
HOURS
Dec 5–April 7 9:00–16:00
March 1–April 7 weekends & holidays 9:00–16:30
RESERVATION
Required for snowcat and backcountry tours, can book by phone or online
CLOSED DAYS
None during winter season
PHONE
0224-87-2610
FOREIGN-LANGUAGE MENU
No, but picture menu available
NON-SMOKING
Yes
TABLE CHARGE
No