Time zone
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Japanese Yen
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Official languages
Japanese
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)
English guided
Free cancellation
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₫ 3,105,498
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Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
₫ 1,932,310
Day trip from Sendai: Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village
Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
₫ 2,891,893
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Snow Monsters & Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
₫ 6,079,531
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour (Departure from Shinjuku)
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₫ 5,750,923
[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)
Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
₫ 3,269,810
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
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Free cancellation
₫ 2,760,443
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
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₫ 6,078,725
[Winter Limited] Ginzan Onsen, Zao Snow Monsters, and Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour | Stay at Naruko Onsen - Enjoy a Japanese-Style Onsen Inn | Departure from Tokyo
English guided
Free cancellation
₫ 6,079,547
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Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Morning departure
Free cancellation
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₫ 8,318,300
Summer deal
Sendai Mountain Temple and Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Guided Tour
Free cancellation
₫ 1,932,310
Transport in Yamagata Prefecture
Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
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₫ 140,168
₫ 144,595
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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₫ 8,184,463
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JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
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₫ 5,257,987
Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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₫ 1,107,733
₫ 1,230,921
Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata
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Free cancellation
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₫ 11,211,882
₫ 12,389,131
Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets
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₫ 348,832
Tokyo to Oishida - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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₫ 2,078,548
Yamagata to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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₫ 1,794,288
Oishida to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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₫ 2,078,548
Tokyo to Yamagata - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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₫ 1,794,288
Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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₫ 1,107,733
₫ 1,230,921
Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Grand Hotel
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₫ 777,190
Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE
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From
₫ 1,683,174
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
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From
₫ 1,875,808
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
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₫ 2,458,338
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
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₫ 4,814,990
₫ 4,914,727
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
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₫ 1,434,224
₫ 1,448,698
Tachibanaya
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₫ 3,522,414
Zao International Hotel
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₫ 5,300,314
Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU
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₫ 4,725,235
Omiya Ryokan
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₫ 2,997,235
₫ 3,082,750
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
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₫ 6,999,864
Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse
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₫ 2,337,750
₫ 2,391,168
Reviews of Yamagata Prefecture activities
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.
CHIU ********
2026-02-10 10:02:55
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
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.
WU ********
2026-05-05 04:31:09
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!
LEE ******
2026-02-20 08:46:04
The driver, who also served as our guide, was very attentive. He contacted us the night before to reconfirm the pick-up location. The nine-seater vehicle was comfortable and not crowded. We were fortunate to see Ginzan covered in heavy snowfall — truly a beautiful and worthwhile experience.
陳 *
2026-07-20 13:57:00
This tour package does not include a guide, only a driver. We had two hours to explore Yamadera, and about 40 minutes for lunch in Tendo, where we bought delicious and inexpensive peaches, along with many Yamagata specialties. In the afternoon, we spent two hours strolling through Ginzan Onsen, enjoyed a foot bath, and ate cold soba noodles. There would have been enough time to experience a day-trip hot spring as well! The private car service was excellent. This day trip wasn't too tiring, making it perfect for those who don't want to drive or switch transportation. We went directly to the scenic spots, which were beautiful and not crowded, making for a comfortable visit.
Danielle ********
2026-03-04 03:31:50
Great driver, he's kind. Easy to find the meet up location in the morning and convenient drop off place. Highly recommend this if you want a hassle-free day trip and doesn't drive. *TAKE NOTE* the Zao Ropeway line is NOT guaranteed- by the time we arrived there it was around 10am but the queue is 120 mins! Our regrouping time was at 1:30pm to head onto the next location (ginzan onsen) Is it worth taking the risk? IDK. So better think twice.
Klook User
2026-03-12 12:31:14
We arrived early to the bus stop and had already received a helpful message from our tour guide Yoshi on Whatsapp. We boarded the bus and had Yoshi guide us to the Zao Fox Village and Ginzan Onsen. There were some last minute changes but he explained everything and we had a great day visiting the local prefecture and neighbouring areas. The food was great, the stories Yoshi provided and English translation was great. We visited what we wanted and had a great day. Thank you to Yoshi and our professional driver for making this a great day! Arigato Gozaimasu!
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