Okama Crater Tours

Whether they're holes full of lava on volcanoes or the result of meteorite impacts, craters are awesome! Explore the otherworldly beauty of Okama Crater and discover how it came to be.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice in Zao. Okama Crater is a good place to begin here, but there are many other fine spots to appreciate. Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Zao Sanroku Ropeway, and Mt. Zao are not far from the circular geological feature and and will cap off your day nicely.

Popular places to visit

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Zao during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

Mt. Zao

Mt. Katsutadake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Katsutadake during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Mt. Katsutadake

Sumikawa Snow Park

Hit the slopes in Zao with a visit to Sumikawa Snow Park. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.

Sumikawa Snow Park

Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond) during your travels in Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

Dokko Numa (Dokko Pond)

Zao Bodaira Highlands

Explore the great outdoors at Zao Bodaira Highlands, a lovely green space in Kaminoyama. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Zao Bodaira Highlands

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

5/5(4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zao Sanroku Ropeway during your travels to Yamagata. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside.

Zao Sanroku Ropeway

Best Lodging Options Near Okama Crater

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

3.5 out of 5
Zao-onsen 710, Yamagata
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

3 out of 5
1272, Zao-Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Omiya Ryokan

Omiya Ryokan

3 out of 5
46 Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Yamagata
Omiya Ryokan
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1-1 Aza-oni-ishihara, Togatta-onsen, Katta-gun, Zao, Miyagi-ken
Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa
Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel

3 out of 5
1-4-31 Nanokamachi, Yamagata, Yamagata
Yamagata Nanokamachi Washington Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

3.5 out of 5
Kasumi-cho 1-Chome No. 1, Yamagata, Yamagata-ken
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Kaminoyama Azumaya

Kaminoyama Azumaya

3.5 out of 5
Sinyu 1-23, Kaminoyama, Yamagata
Kaminoyama Azumaya
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae

2.5 out of 5
2-9 Saiwa, Yamagata, Yamagata
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yamagata-ekimae
Yamagata Grand Hotel

Yamagata Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Honcho 1-7-42, Yamagata, Yamagata
Yamagata Grand Hotel
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