Zao Sightseeing Guide in Summer | Zao Central Ropeway
Zao Chuo Ropeway
Zao Chuo Ropeway is composed of a giant gondola that can hold 101 passengers.
The journey, which takes 7 minutes and 30 seconds, allows access to the summit of Mt. Torikabuto.
Chuo Lift #1（Summer Mountain Lift）
Chuo Lift #1 has lifts which seat two people each.
Travel time is about 5 minutes.
Zao Chuo Ropeway
| Operating Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month Day | Operating Hours | Hour | Minute |
| April 1st - October 31st | 8:30 - 17:00 | 8 | 30, 40 |
| 9-16 | 00, 20, 40 | ||
| 17 | 00 | ||
| October 1st - December 20th | 8:30 - 16:00 | 8 | 30, 40 |
| 9-15 | 00, 20, 40 | ||
| 16 | 00 | ||
Chuo Lift #1（Summer Mountain Lift）Late June to mid-October.
| Operating Hours | 9:00 - 16:00 |
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| Zao Chuo Ropeway Fare | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Child(6-12 years old.) | ||
| One Way | 1,300 Yen | 650 Yen | |
| Round Trip | 2,400 Yen | 1,200 Yen | |
| Chuo Lift #1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Child | |
| One Way | 600 Yen | 300 Yen |
| Round Trip | 1,000 Yen | 500 Yen |
* Service will be suspended in cases of strong wind, lightning or power outage.
By Bullet Train:
| Tokyo ⇔ Zao | Tokyo  Yamagata Bullet Train Yamagata Station  Bus (40 minuts) Zao Onsen |
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By plane:
| Yamagata Airport ⇔ Zao | Yamagata Airport Bus (40 minuts) Yamagata Station Bus (40 minuts) Zao Onsen |
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| Sendai Airport ⇔ Zao | Sendai Airport Bus (1 hour and 20 minuts) Yamagata Station Bus (40 minuts) Zao Onsen |
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Zao Chuo Ropeway. 940-1 Zao Onsen, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata-ken. 990-2301.
