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A historic hot spring resort in Yamagata Prefecture, famous for its sulfuric waters and the surreal snow monsters (juhyo) that form on Mount Zao in winter.
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Zao Onsen, Japan 
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Naturals (3)
Historic (2)
Industrial Facilities (3)
Culturals (2)
Hotels (10)
Destinations (10)
Mountain Peak
4.78 km
Nature Conservation Area
9.23 km
Waterfall
11.85 km
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