Zao: A Scenic Highland Drive to Okama Crater Lake and Togatta Onsen
Climb the mountain roads of the Zao Echo Line (蔵王エコーライン) and Zao Highline (蔵王ハイライン) up to the emerald-green crater lake, Okama (御釜). After worshipping at Katta-mine Shrine (刈田嶺神社), enshrined at the summit of Mount Katta, descend the switchback road to the town of Togatta Onsen (遠刈田温泉). Discover the world of traditional kokeshi dolls at the Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum (みやぎ蔵王こけし館), and enjoy highland pasture cuisine and animal encounters at Zao Heartland (蔵王ハートランド) and Zao Dairy Farm (蔵王酪農センター). With scenery changing at every curve, this exhilarating mountain route is sure to captivate any group of driving-loving friends for a full day.
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Take in the emerald-green crater lake from the observation deck, the highlight of the Zao drive
Pray for safe travels at the shrine enshrined atop Mount Katta, with Okama and a grand panorama below
About 5,000 traditional kokeshi dolls gathered, including the Togatta style, with a popular painting experience
Interact with goats and sheep at a pasture on the foot of Mount Zao, and rest in the highland breeze
Wrap up with the famous cream cheese and rich soft-serve ice cream, plus plenty of souvenirs
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