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Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park, Japan: what it is and when to go
Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park is a ski resort (みやぎ蔵王スキー場 すみかわスノーパーク) in Japan (Yamagata). Interests: Snow. The best time to visit is February. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski resort · Snow
- Local name
- みやぎ蔵王スキー場 すみかわスノーパーク
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February.
- Nearest airport
- NRT Narita, 263 km as the crow flies
- Website
- zao-sumikawa.jp
- Coordinates
- 38.13004, 140.48538
What it is and where
Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park is a ski resort (みやぎ蔵王スキー場 すみかわスノーパーク) in Japan (Yamagata). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Yamagata, where this site lists 41 more places to see, 21 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.13004, 140.48538; the nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT, Narita), 263 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Snow places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park is February.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebBest time10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBetter not13:00
- MayBetter not14:04
- JunBetter not14:38
- JulBetter not14:24
- AugBetter not13:29
- SepBetter not12:14
- OctBetter not10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Miyagi Zao Eboshi ResortSki resort2.6 km
- Byōbu DakeMountain in Japan3.9 km
- Zaōsan ShrineShinto shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan4.3 km
- Aone Western-style HouseMuseum4.8 km
- Tohoku University Zao ObservatoryObservatory4.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Snow
- Asahi-dake: mountain in Hokkaido, Japan
- Furano Ski Resort: Ski Resort in Furano, Hokkaido
- Naeba Ski Resort: ski resort in Japan
- Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort: ski resort in Nozawaonsen, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
- Appi Kogen Ski Resort: ski resort in Japan
- Sapporo Teine: ski resort and amusement park in Teine-ku, Sapporo, Japan
Every Japan place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park?
It is a ski resort (みやぎ蔵王スキー場 すみかわスノーパーク in the local language) in Japan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park?
February. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park?
The nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT), 263 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort, Byōbu Dake, Zaōsan Shrine. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Yamagata41 places to see in and around Yamagata, Japan: Yamagata Castle, Kaminoyama Castle, Yamagata Museum of Art. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- Snow473 places for snow in Japan, from Asahi-dake to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.