Zao Okama Crater Lake

A round crater lake ringed by Mt Katta, Mt Kumano and Mt Goshiki. Near the Miyagi–Yamagata border on the Zao Echo Line, take the Zao Highline toll road to the Zao Katta summit car park (about 350 spaces, free), then walk about 3 minutes to the viewpoint. About 1 hour by car from Murata IC or Shiraishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway.

Hours

Zao Highline 8:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00). The Zao Echo Line is closed nightly 17:00–8:00 from 13 Oct to the morning of 4 Nov (2026). Temporary closures in bad weather, snow or ice; the Okama cannot be viewed then

Closing days

Winter closure: the Zao Echo Line is closed from 17:00 on 4 Nov 2026 to 11:00 on 23 Apr 2027 (planned). No viewing from early November to late April each year

Parking

350

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