RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Japan

Zao Summit and Snow Monsters – Okama Crater Lake loop from Mt. Zizo

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Japan

Zao Summit and Snow Monsters – Okama Crater Lake loop from Mt. Zizo

Easy

4.5

(2)

8

hikers

Zao Summit and Snow Monsters – Okama Crater Lake loop from Mt. Zizo

01:42

5.19km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

Get Directions
1

21 m

Zao Summit and Snow Monsters

Highlight • Summit

Dead trees which are in winter covered by snow forming the "Zao snow monsters"

Tip by

376 m

Mt. Zizo

Peak

3

2.38 km

Zaozan Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

Peacefull shrine among clouds

Tip by

4

2.40 km

Mount Zao Summit Shrine and Buddha

Highlight • Religious Site

Great hiking spot. But check the Weaver before going

Tip by

5

2.97 km

Okama Crater Lake

Highlight • Lake

Watch the weather before going out there. It can be really Cloudy!

Tip by

6

5.14 km

Zao Ropeway

Highlight • Structure

Great hiking if it’s not too cloudy

Tip by

B

5.19 km

End point

Restaurant

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

Surfaces

5.18 km

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,670 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Friday 9 October

23°C

11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Easy

4.8

127

Temple Entrance Steps – Yamadera Temple loop from 山寺

00:49h

2.23km

130m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy