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The Zao Mountain Range is a vast mountain park extending over both Miyagi
and Yamagata prefectures, in north-eastern Japan. The Zao Echo Line is
a pleasant, breathtaking scenic drive which links the two neighboring prefectures.
On your way up to the mountains, you can visit the Sankai and the Fudo
falls, and enjoy various alpine plants at Komakusadaira Plateau. The charming
pink dicentra is particularly beautiful.
The Crater Lake at the top of the mountain is called Okama. Its waters
are a deep and mysterious emerald green. The incredible juhyo (trees covered with snow and ice) which Zao is nationally famous for is
a must-see in the winter season, even for non skiers and snowboarders.
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