Title: Things to Do in Zao in 2026 | Expedia.com [Zao Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Zao.dx6139479)[Hotels in Zao](https://expedia.com/Zao-Hotels.d6139479.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Zao](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Zao.d6139479.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Zao](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Zao.d6139479.Car-Rental-Guide)[Zao Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Zao.d6139479.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Zao ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Zao Types of activities [Zao Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Zao.dx6139479) ![Snow Monsters Mountain, Zao, Japan; Shutterstock ID 474357550](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000756925/88675697-5291-4ac4-b24c-5d6cf3815d8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Snow Monsters Mountain, Zao, Japan; Shutterstock ID 474357550](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000756925/88675697-5291-4ac4-b24c-5d6cf3815d8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![FUDO in fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139479/3cef54dd-b445-4830-be37-68c854720cc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139479/3cef54dd-b445-4830-be37-68c854720cc2.jpg) by [Babiesan](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4739403?with_photo_id=38683522) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![濁川 Nigori-gawa river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139479/936ab31f-318f-4bb6-a94b-3511410c2d5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139479/936ab31f-318f-4bb6-a94b-3511410c2d5d.jpg) by [Tomofumi Sato](https://www.panoramio.com/user/217643?with_photo_id=47597633) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) --- --- ## Recommended things to do in Zao | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Catch and Dine A Gourmet Fishing Experience in Miyagi](/things-to-do/catch-and-dine-a-gourmet-fishing-experience-in-miyagi.a50319661.activity-details): $23 | | Top 5 things to do | [Catch and Dine A Gourmet Fishing Experience in Miyagi](/things-to-do/catch-and-dine-a-gourmet-fishing-experience-in-miyagi.a50319661.activity-details)[Yamagata: Icefall Ice Monster Snow Trekking with Local Guide](/things-to-do/yamagata-icefall-ice-monster-snow-trekking-with-local-guide.a49909676.activity-details)[Sakutto from the inn! Hot spring town short course](/things-to-do/sakutto-from-the-inn-hot-spring-town-short-course.a4181042.activity-details)[Japan's original scenery! Gourmet and shopping course of Satoyama](/things-to-do/japans-original-scenery-gourmet-and-shopping-course-of-satoyama.a4211477.activity-details)[Enjoy the sake and food! “Terrorism” Akiu Course](/things-to-do/enjoy-the-sake-and-food-terrorism-akiu-course.a4189991.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Catch and Dine A Gourmet Fishing Experience in Miyagi](/things-to-do/catch-and-dine-a-gourmet-fishing-experience-in-miyagi.a50319661.activity-details) | | With kids | [Catch and Dine A Gourmet Fishing Experience in Miyagi](/things-to-do/catch-and-dine-a-gourmet-fishing-experience-in-miyagi.a50319661.activity-details) | ## What to do in Zao --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Zao? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Zao ![Snow Monsters Mountain, Zao, Japan; Shutterstock ID 474357550](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000756925/88675697-5291-4ac4-b24c-5d6cf3815d8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Mt-Zao-Zao.d3000756925.Vacation-Attraction) #### Togatta Onsen You can take time to visit Togatta Onsen during your travels to Zao. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Togatta-Onsen-Zao.d553248635810425605.Vacation-Attraction) #### Okama Crater Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Okama Crater during your travels in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Okama-Crater-Zao.d553248621532776029.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sumikawa Snow Park Hit the slopes in Zao with a visit to Sumikawa Snow Park. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Sumikawa-Snow-Park-Zao.d553248621532776030.Vacation-Attraction) #### Zao Dairy Farm Enjoy an outing to Zao Dairy Farm during your stay in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Zao-Dairy-Farm-Zao.d553248621532776032.Vacation-Attraction) #### Takimidai Lookout Learn about the local history of Zao when you take a trip to Takimidai Lookout. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Takimidai-Lookout-Zao.d553248621532776031.Vacation-Attraction) #### Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall in Zao. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Miyagi-Zao-Kokeshi-Doll-Hall-Zao.d553248621532776033.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Mt-Katsutadake-Zao.d553248621532776020.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Zao ![Sakura time in Yamagata Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054141/d654890e-d256-4c2b-917c-c63c3013b8cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yamagata ![Shiroishijo Castle and a statue of Ōzutsu Man'emon in Shiroishi city, Miyagi prefecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6284729/178f4547-4df0-4366-a8a6-da0fa281dc70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://no-url-for-public-domain) by [Neuropower (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Neuropower&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Public domain](https://no-url-for-public-domain)) ### Shiroishi ![Kaminoyama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342785/2f2bceba-900a-4ed6-b514-213a5b65984a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kaminoyama ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Zao worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Zao? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Zao? ### Is three days enough to stay in Zao? ### What are some activities to do in Zao with kids? > - [Catch and Dine A Gourmet Fishing Experience in Miyagi](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/catch-and-dine-a-gourmet-fishing-experience-in-miyagi.a50319661.activity-details) ### What to do in Zao for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Zao?