A full day of experiencing life in a mountain village. Zao Onsen is well known for its skiing, onsen (hot springs), and "snow monsters" (which are a very rare phenomenon due to specific weather conditions).
top: steps up to our ryokan
right: shrine gate next to our ryokan
left: snow being shoveled off roof
middle: crazy icicles
right: buried car
some of the boys about town
our Trippers getting interviewed by the news
enjoying dinner after the snow monster viewing
Video of the sun setting while watching the snow monsters down below.
Video by Cati