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Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 37°F. The rainiest months in Zao are September, August, July, and October, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy the area around Zao. Get out into nature with places like Togatta Onsen, Mt. Zao, and Okama Crater. Cultural attractions include Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall, Yajiro Kokeshi Village, and Shiraishi Doll Warehouse. Additional attractions include Takimidai Lookout, Zao Dairy Farm, and Sumikawa Snow Park.

Keep this information about transit options in Zao in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Sendai Airport (SDJ), 18.5 mi (29.8 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Yamagata Airport (GAJ), situated 24.3 mi (39.1 km) away.