Obanazawa Tours

My first visit to Ginzan Onsen two years ago was met with a breathtaking blizzard. I was stunned by the beauty but also frozen by the temperature. Although I enjoyed the purest essence of Taisho Romance, the heavy snowfall prevented me from taking many photos, leaving me with only one picture and a lingering regret. This time, I decided to revisit with my camera to recapture those memories. Without the overwhelming snow and bustling crowds, I could better appreciate the retro charm of the place. I finally got to see the waterfall I missed last time, explore the mine I hadn't visited, and browse the small shops I couldn't properly explore before. Ginzan without the snow offered a different kind of serene elegance. This dream-fulfilling trip finally allowed me to make up for that beautiful regret from years ago. A special shout-out to the incredibly generous and delicious set lunch; I even thought it was extravagant. The plating was truly a work of art, and I thank the travel agency for their thoughtfulness.

El conductor, que també va fer de guia, va ser molt atent. Ens va contactar la nit abans per reconfirmar el lloc de recollida. El vehicle de nou places era còmode i no estava ple. Vam tenir la sort de veure Ginzan cobert per una forta nevada, una experiència realment bonica i que val la pena.

El nostre guia turístic durant aquests dos dies va ser en Tony, que ens va cuidar amb molta dedicació i fins i tot ens va fer petits regals. Quan vam anar a Ginzan Onsen feia molt de fred i ens va donar escalfadors de mans. El segon dia també ens va donar escalfadors de mans i xocolata. Quan no vam poder entrar al poble de les guineus, va trobar una manera de portar-nos a un altre lloc, i vam anar al castell de Shiroishi, que és molt bonic i val la pena passejar-hi i fer-hi fotos. El conductor també era molt amable, conduïa amb molta seguretat i sempre ens saludava cordialment en pujar i baixar del vehicle. Aquesta vegada, a Ginzan Onsen, vam tenir la sort de veure una gran nevada, que va ser preciosa. El segon dia, a Zao Juhyo, vam tenir una sort increïble amb el temps, ja que feia un dia molt assolellat. Tot i que no vam poder agafar el telefèric fins a la part més alta a causa de la gran quantitat de visitants individuals, igualment va ser molt bonic i va valdre molt la pena! Ens van dir que el dia abans de la nostra visita, a Zao hi havia hagut una gran tempesta de neu i la visibilitat era molt dolenta, però el dia que hi vam anar nosaltres el cel estava completament clar! Vam tenir molta sort. Ens vam allotjar a l'hotel Kameya, que sembla tenir molta història, però està molt ben mantingut i net. Les habitacions són grans i l'esmorzar és abundant i deliciós, amb opcions tradicionals japoneses i occidentals. Moltes gràcies al guia i al conductor per la seva feina aquests dos dies! 👍

Today, I booked this tour program with Andy Shi as our guide. I felt very happy and had a great time. The guide was very kind, helpful, and attentive throughout the trip. Everything was really nice. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

Excellent and competent! The tour guide/driver led a very good and experienced small group, and reminded the group members the day before departure. At each location, there were clear instructions and introductions to the attractions, as well as maps and walking guides. This time we went to Yamadera Temple and there was snow, the scenery was very beautiful. The tour guide/driver also suggested that we go to Ginzan early to see the snow scene and specially adjusted the itinerary, and finally we went to Tendo to buy souvenirs and local products. The journey was very pleasant!

Personalment, crec que l'experiència general va ser fantàstica, però la part que crec que s'hauria de revisar és el temps permès per a la pausa per dinar; la parada a l'autopista és una mica curta. A part d'això, bona feina al guia per l'organització i l'hospitalitat.

The one-day shared tour was very convenient, and with a small group, we moved quickly. The driver was very kind and polite, and simple English communication was sufficient. The timing and pace of travel between attractions and free time were managed perfectly!

Today, I had a wonderful time on a day trip to Zao Fox Village in Sendai and Ginzan Onsen. The weather was beautiful and sunny, which made the entire journey even more enjoyable. At the fox village, I got to observe many adorable foxes up close; they roamed freely, truly allowing me to experience the charm of nature. Furthermore, the scenery at Ginzan Onsen was picturesque, with babbling brooks and magnificent surrounding mountains that uplifted my spirits. Soaking my ankles in the outdoor hot spring and enjoying the comfortable warmth helped me forget the stresses of daily life. Overall, this trip not only allowed me to get up close with foxes but also immersed me in the beautiful natural scenery, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

This itinerary is highly recommended, especially the moment when the bus emerges from the tunnel and suddenly enters a world of ice and snow, it's truly magical. You can see plenty of snow at both Ginzan Onsen and Zao Snow Monsters.