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Top things to do in Yamagata Prefecture
【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)
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NZ$ 205.49
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Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
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NZ$ 127.85
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Snow Monsters & Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour
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NZ$ 402.29
Day trip from Sendai: Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village
Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
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NZ$ 191.35
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour (Departure from Shinjuku)
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NZ$ 380.55
[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)
Private tour
Small group
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NZ$ 216.39
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
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NZ$ 182.65
Winter wonderland in the Northeast｜Ginzan Hot Springs, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, Onihira Edo-chu 2-day tour (including breakfast and dinner at the hot spring hotel)｜Depart from Tokyo
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NZ$ 390.55
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Sendai Mountain Temple and Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Guided Tour
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NZ$ 124.15
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Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort
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NZ$ 555.79
Transport in Yamagata Prefecture
Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
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NZ$ 9.49
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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NZ$ 538.35
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JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
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NZ$ 337.79
Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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NZ$ 85
NZ$ 93.55
Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata
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NZ$ 720.29
NZ$ 795.90
Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets
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NZ$ 22.65
Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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NZ$ 85
NZ$ 93.55
Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture
Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE
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NZ$ 110.28
Yamagata Grand Hotel
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NZ$ 63.95
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
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NZ$ 123.53
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
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NZ$ 315.62
NZ$ 322.16
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
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NZ$ 161.96
Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU
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NZ$ 308.31
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
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NZ$ 94.21
NZ$ 94.72
Zao International Hotel
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NZ$ 349.01
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
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NZ$ 460.17
Omiya Ryokan
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NZ$ 197.04
NZ$ 202.66
Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse
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NZ$ 152.54
NZ$ 156.02
Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs
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NZ$ 90.05
NZ$ 90.95
Reviews of Yamagata Prefecture activities
bondy ***
2026-02-24 10:48:35
I booked 2D1N trip to Ginsen Onsen and Mouny Zao via Klook. travel with GogoDay and tour guide Tony Chiu. The driver and Tony are friendly and takes great care everyone. he tried his best to explain things and introduce the places in Chinese, Japanese and English. Also, he is so kind, prepared and provided some warm packs and Japanese sweets for us. Because our group have 50+ mixed with different countries travellers. thank you so much Tony. will strongly recommend this tour to friends and hope we can join your tour group next time!
Angeline *******
2026-02-26 09:48:15
It was a beautiful trip and definitely worth booking. It was an amazing experience and one we will remember for life. Our tour guide Jud was extremely helpful and everything you would ever want as a tour guide. He was kind, respectful, accomodating, and most of all organized. He was able to guide such a large group of people so well and still kept the experience personal. We will definitely be recommending this to all of our friends. Shout out to Jud!!
Wan *****
2026-02-19 04:18:03
The train ride from Tokyo to Yamagata is four hours, but there are short breaks in between, so it's not too tiring. The tour guide, Mr. Ma, did an excellent job with the itinerary. The scenery in Yamagata is beautiful, especially since this tour covers all the major attractions in Yamagata in one go. The hotel stay with two meals was also abundant, and there was a nice hot spring. The only drawback is that the tour bus was a bit small; it would be perfect if a larger tour bus were used.
Kanjirat *********
2026-05-02 14:56:20
So beautiful and absolutely a must if you’re stopping by. The biggest issue was that it’s almost too popular with many passengers that end up obstructing the view and taking away from what would be a very romantic atmosphere.
LAI ********
2026-06-21 03:18:21
love the convenience with JR pass as it connects all the places of interest via Shinkansen. Juz that it’s getting more and more expensive… news reported it’ll increase price again this October so I better use it now 😂Klook has made purchase easy and convenient. I received the pass in less than 5days via DHL 👍🏻
CHING ********
2026-07-08 03:59:50
The "Free Hong Kong Mail" for the voucher was delivered by SF Express. I placed the order today (Monday) and received it the next day (Tuesday), which is extremely efficient.
The last time I visited Hokkaido via Sapporo Airport, I deliberately skipped Hakodate because taking the Hokkaido Shinkansen from Shin-Aomori Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, then transferring to the JR Hakodate Main Line to Hakodate Station, only takes about 1.5 hours. This is much more convenient than the over 3.5-hour journey from Sapporo to Hakodate.
For a relaxed trip for middle-aged travelers, the route Sendai - Aomori - Hakodate - Hachinohe - Sendai, using a JR Pass to reserve seats for free at the designated seat ticket machines, allows you to enjoy leisurely times and various delicious foods. It's very cost-effective and worthwhile.
Klook 用戶
2026-02-20 04:40:36
I had a very pleasant conversation with Mr. Ge from Shanghai. He's been in Japan for 25 years and is familiar with tourist attractions. Originally, our third day was just going to be spent shopping in Shibuya in downtown Tokyo, but after talking with him, we learned that the Harry Potter museum in Nerima Ward could be explored in 4 hours. We immediately changed our itinerary, which really added to the memories of our trip. We've been to Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, and the Harry Potter museum. I really recommend a trip to the Harry Potter museum. It's more relaxing than amusement parks where you're constantly waiting in line for rides. The immersive experience throughout the entire area is great, with so much to see and rich content. The surrounding commercial area selling merchandise is also very interesting, unlike the single area at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.
Klook 用戶
2026-03-25 13:41:46
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.
Klook 用戶
2026-07-05 12:30:15
We took a day trip arranged by the travel agency to Fox Village, Shiroishi Umen Noodles, and Ginzan Onsen. The itinerary was packed but rewarding. Observing the foxes up close at Fox Village was a unique experience, the Shiroishi Umen noodles were refreshing and distinctly local, and the scenery at Ginzan Onsen was charmingly rustic. It was an unforgettable experience combining nature, culture, and delicious food.
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