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Spend a cozy rainy day in Zao, Japan, exploring local eateries and shops, and enjoying a relaxing time at a family cabin in the woods.

1 plan · 4 places

Plan · 4 places · Zao, Japan

A Rainy Day Out in Zao

“Spend a rainy day exploring the local flavors of Zao, from a quick meal at Sukiya to unique egg and cheese shops, before returning to a cozy cabin in the woods.”

1
Sukiya
Gyudon restaurant · Yamagata
3.4 (226)Closed · opens tomorrow 4 AM
Creator's voice
A popular Japanese fast-food chain specializing in gyudon (beef bowls). It's a convenient and affordable spot for a quick meal, with a set meal costing around 7 US dollars.
Sukiya, 4 Chome-2-24 Dainome, Yamagata, 990-0073, Japan
- Gyudon set meal · $7 — A classic beef bowl set, including rice, beef, and various side dishes. The creator's set was about 7 US dollars, offering a good value meal.
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Tamago-ya
Restaurant · Zaō
Open · until 6 PM
Creator's voice
An egg store where everything sold is made with eggs, from fresh eggs to various egg-based sweets and products. It's a unique stop for egg lovers.
Morinomebuki Tamagoya Zao Honten, Benten-10-8 Enda, 蔵王町 Zaō, Katta District, Miyagi 989-0821, Japan
- Egg-based sweets and products — A wide variety of items made with eggs, including packaged eggs, sauces, and desserts. The creator is seen holding an egg-themed drink or dessert.
3
Zao Cheese Factory
Cheese shop · Zaō
3.9 (57)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
Creator's voice
A 'cheese cabin' offering a selection of local cheeses and dairy products from the Zao region. It's a great place to sample and purchase unique Japanese cheeses.
Zao Dairy Center, Nanokahara-251-4 Togattaonsen, 蔵王町 Zaō, Katta District, Miyagi 989-0916, Japan
- Local Zao cheese — Various types of cheese, including rounds and packaged slices, are available for purchase. The store offers a range of local dairy products.
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Grandparents' Cabin in Zao
Resort hotel · Yamagata
4.3
Creator's voice
A rustic log cabin nestled in the woods of Zao, offering a cozy and nostalgic retreat. It features a multi-level interior with wooden beams, a traditional Japanese-style bathroom, and a large window overlooking the lush forest.
Zao Kokusai Hotel Yamagata, 933 Zaoonsen, Yamagata, 990-2301, Japan
- Log cabin interior — The cabin features a warm, rustic interior with exposed log walls and wooden floors. It has a cozy living area, a kitchen, and an upstairs sleeping loft with futon-style bedding.
- Traditional Japanese bathroom — A simple, traditional Japanese-style bathroom with a separate area for washing and a squat toilet, reflecting a classic cabin aesthetic.
- Indoor BBQ/grilling — Enjoying an indoor barbecue with various meats and vegetables cooked on a tabletop grill, perfect for a rainy day activity with family.

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