Explore Yamagata
Things to do
Hotels
Transport
28 results found

Sort by

Recommended

【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)
Tours • From Sendai

【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (136) • 2K+ booked
$ 161.99
30 off
Sale
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Snow Monsters & Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour
Tours • From Tokyo

Ginzan Onsen & Zao Snow Monsters & Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.6 (64) • 800+ booked
$ 332.95
30 off
Sale
2-Day Tour to Ginzan Onsen, Zao Chuo Ropeway, Miyagi Zao Fox Village, and Ouchi-juku (Departing from Shinjuku)
Tours • From Tokyo

2-Day Tour to Ginzan Onsen, Zao Chuo Ropeway, Miyagi Zao Fox Village, and Ouchi-juku (Departing from Shinjuku)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (480) • 2K+ booked
$ 314.99
30 off
Sale
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
$ 323.19
40 off
Sale
Ginzan Onsen Private Roundtrip Transfer from Oishida Station
Tours • From Yamagata

Ginzan Onsen Private Roundtrip Transfer from Oishida Station

Book now for tomorrow
Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (7) • 50+ booked
$ 221.89
Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Klook's choice
Outdoor & sports activities • From Katta

Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort

Morning departure
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (52) • 300+ booked
From $ 459.99
10 off
Sale
2-Day Authentic Japan Tour from Tokyo: Ginzan Onsen, Zao Snow Monsters, Yamadera & Fox Village Seasonal Scenery
$ 480.49
Ginzan Onsen + Yamagata Winery + Zao Ropeway + Mogami River Snow Viewing Boat 2-Day Tour (Hot spring hotel with 2 meals)
Tours • From Tokyo

Ginzan Onsen + Yamagata Winery + Zao Ropeway + Mogami River Snow Viewing Boat 2-Day Tour (Hot spring hotel with 2 meals)

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.3 (18) • 200+ booked
$ 396.40
Sendai Yamagata Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Yamagata Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (8) • 100+ booked
$ 168.60
Zao Onsen Ski Lesson with Gear / Chinese Private Group (1-4)
Outdoor & sports activities • Yamagata

Zao Onsen Ski Lesson with Gear / Chinese Private Group (1-4)

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.2 (5) • 100+ booked
$ 485.79
Sendai Mountain Temple and Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Guided Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Mountain Temple and Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Guided Tour

Free cancellation
★ 3.5 (4) • 100+ booked
$ 146.79
30 off
Sale
2-Day Small Group Tour to Ginzan Onsen, Tokyo
Tours • From Tokyo

2-Day Small Group Tour to Ginzan Onsen, Tokyo

★ 4.0 (8) • 300+ booked
$ 461.79
2-Day Tour : Zao Ropeway, Ginzan Onsen, Fox Village, Okurayama (Hotel Breakfast, Dinner)
Tours • From Tokyo

2-Day Tour : Zao Ropeway, Ginzan Onsen, Fox Village, Okurayama (Hotel Breakfast, Dinner)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
$ 410.55
30 off
Sale
[Hotel Included] Zao Snow Monsters Night Tour with Guaranteed Night Cruiser & Sendai Winter Highlights
$ 276.09
Yamagata Fruit Picking & Ginzan Onsen Day Trip (From Sendai)
Tours • From Yamagata

Yamagata Fruit Picking & Ginzan Onsen Day Trip (From Sendai)

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.3 (3) • 50+ booked
$ 216.65
【Winter Ginzan Onsen 2-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour | Depart from Shinjuku
Tours • Shiroishi

【Winter Ginzan Onsen 2-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour | Depart from Shinjuku

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
New Activity
$ 305.79
30 off
Sale
Magical Zao Night Snowcat Adventure & Sendai Day Trip
Tours • From Sendai

Magical Zao Night Snowcat Adventure & Sendai Day Trip

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
New Activity
$ 231.50
Yamagata Hanagasa Festival Full-Day Bus Tour with Yukata
Tours • From Sendai

Yamagata Hanagasa Festival Full-Day Bus Tour with Yukata

English guided
Free cancellation
$ 209.69

Reviews of Yamagata activities

bondy ***
2026-02-24 10:48:35
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Great 4.0
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.
Klook 用戶
2026-03-25 13:41:46
Fantastic 5.0
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.
CHIU ********
2026-02-10 10:02:55
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide for the past two days was Tony, and he took very good care of us. He even gave us small gifts. It was very cold when we went to Ginzan Onsen, and he gave us heat packs. He also gave us heat packs and chocolate on the second day. When we couldn't enter the Fox Village, he found a way for us to go somewhere else. We went to Shiroishi Castle, which was very beautiful and worth a walk and taking some pictures. The driver was also very nice, drove very smoothly, and greeted everyone warmly when getting on and off the bus. We happened to encounter heavy snow when we went to Ginzan Onsen, which was very beautiful. On the second day, we went to the Zao Snow Monsters, and we were incredibly lucky! The weather was very clear. Although we couldn't ride the cable car to the very top because there were too many individual travelers, it was still very beautiful and worth it! I heard that the day before we went, Zao had a big snowstorm and the visibility was very poor, but the weather was clear blue skies today! So lucky~ We stayed at Kamesei Ryokan. The hotel looks very historical, but it's maintained quite cleanly. The rooms are also very large, and the breakfast is rich and delicious, with both traditional Japanese and Western breakfasts. Thank you to the tour guide and driver for their hard work these past two days! 👍
Kai **
2026-03-08 13:28:15
Fantastic 5.0
I personally think the overall experience was great however, The part i think need to be looked into is the time allowed for lunch break the highway stop is a little short. Other than that good job to the guide for the arrangement and hospitality.
鄭 **
2026-05-24 22:52:12
Fantastic 5.0
The tour guide was very thoughtful! We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, and the nine-seater van was full. The timing was perfectly managed, and the guide even gave us a brief introduction to the sights. It's a shame it rained the whole time we were there, which made it a bit more challenging! Even so, we still felt that overall, it was a great one-day trip! Not tiring at all! Highly recommend it to everyone.
Klook User
2026-01-27 09:04:30
Fantastic 5.0
Bought this program for myself and 2 children. Our first experience skiing. Our instructor, Jay is very patient and professional. My children learned fast and managed to ski after the first class. Thumbs up.
Chan ******
2026-02-11 02:06:13
Fantastic 5.0
Coach Xiao Hei is very patient and explains things clearly and simply, ensuring that we understand the techniques of each movement. Beginners can learn how to ski, and intermediate skiers can try new moves. The coach will always be by your side. Whether you are a beginner or someone who wants to further correct your movements to take the ski exam, Xiao Hei can guide and correct small details based on each person's movements. He observes our movements very carefully and is very professional. Xiao Hei also helped us take videos and photos. Highly recommended! Sincerely thank you Xiao Hei for teaching us and giving us a very complete skiing experience!

Yamagata at a glance

When is the busiest time for Yamagata activities?

Book earlier for peak months

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+300%
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
Busiest +276%
Jan
+171%
Feb
-51%
Mar
-90%
Apr
-89%
May
-92% Quietest
Jun
-74%
Jul
-52%
Aug
-53%
Sep
-46%
Oct
-13%
Nov
+117%
Dec

Bookings for Yamagata spike in January, rising roughly 276% above a typical month, while June is the quietest month at about 92% below typical levels; travellers from Australia should expect crowded sights and limited availability in January. Based on Klook historical booking data.

How much do Yamagata activities cost?

Plan your budget for these activities

Typical range Typical price
Outdoor & sports activities
$49 $136 $55
Tours
$126 $134 $129
$0 $50 $100

The easiest way in is Outdoor & sports activities, with typical prices around USD 55, while Outdoor & sports activities also show the widest choice—prices spread roughly USD 87—so that's where you'll find the biggest range of options. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

5 daysLast-minute
10 daysTypical
21 daysEarly

Bookings are typically made about 10 days ahead, which means travellers from Australia enjoy flexibility but should still plan earlier around January peak demand. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

What to know before visiting Yamagata

Top experiences overview

Yamagata is best known for outdoor and sports activities, followed by guided tours, with demand peaking in January and dipping through late spring and early summer. Expect a strong winter rhythm — bookings spike around the January peak and remain notably higher again in December, while the quietest months fall in April to June.

Activities by traveller type

Families will find outdoor and sports activities the most approachable option, as that category offers the widest range of entry-level to premium experiences suitable for mixed-age groups. Couples can enjoy both outdoor adventures and curated tours for more relaxed, sightseeing-focused days. Solo travellers and small groups will appreciate the flexibility of outdoor activities, which include the broadest spread of choices and price points.

What travellers from Australia book ahead

Most travellers from Australia tend to plan about ten days ahead on average, though the earliest planners often book around three weeks out — booking ahead matters most for the January peak months. If your trip falls in January or December, lock in popular outdoor experiences and tours earlier; outside those months you can often pick activities up a few days before.

Category comparison

Outdoor and sports activities are the easiest way into Yamagata’s experiences, offering the widest spread of options from entry-level to higher-end, so they suit families, solo travellers and adventurous couples alike. Tours sit at the higher end of the price range and are typically chosen by visitors wanting guided, curated experiences. Overall, outdoor activities offer the broadest choice and greatest price variability, while tours are more consistently mid-to-premium priced and appeal to travellers seeking structure and local insight.

FAQs about Yamagata

What are the most popular things to do in Yamagata?

How much do activities in Yamagata cost?

Which activities are the cheapest, and which are the most expensive in Yamagata?

How far ahead should I book activities in Yamagata?

When are activities busiest in Yamagata, and when is it quieter?