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【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 (124) • 2K+ booked
Rs. 38,754.09
30 off
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Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
Summer deal
Tours • From Sendai

Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.7 (13) • 600+ booked
Rs. 24,113.69
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
Rs. 75,867.59
30 off
Sale
Day trip from Sendai: Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village
Tours • From Sendai

Day trip from Sendai: Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
★ 4.6 (15) • 400+ booked
Rs. 36,088.45
20 off
Sale
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour (Departure from Shinjuku)
Tours • From Tokyo

Ginzan Onsen & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour (Departure from Shinjuku)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (480) • 2K+ booked
Rs. 71,766.79
30 off
Sale
[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)
Tours • From Sendai

[Group/Charter] Mt. Ginzan Onsen + Zao Snow Monsters + Fox Village: Exclusive Small Group Day Trip (From Sendai)

Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
★ 4.2 (26) • 800+ booked
Rs. 40,804.55
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Book now for tomorrow
Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (44) • 800+ booked
Rs. 34,448.09
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
Rs. 75,857.55
40 off
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Sendai Mountain Temple and Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Guided Tour
Summer deal
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Mountain Temple and Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Guided Tour

Free cancellation
★ 3.5 (4) • 100+ booked
Rs. 24,113.69
30 off
Sale
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) • 200+ booked
From Rs. 103,805.55
10 off
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Transport in Yamagata Prefecture

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
Rail passes • From Sagae

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket

Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (4,668) • 200K+ booked
Rs. 901.85
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (29,125) • 700K+ booked
Rs. 51,240.45
Rs. 49,703.20
UnionPay: ¥110 Off + 3 Interest-Free
UnionPay: ¥100 Off + 3 Interest-Free
Exclusive 30 CNY Off with Bank of Shanghai Credit Cards
Free 1 eSIM per booking (app only)
JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Hakodate

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (775) • 10K+ booked
Rs. 32,793.89
UnionPay: ¥110 Off + 3 Interest-Free
UnionPay: ¥100 Off + 3 Interest-Free
Exclusive 30 CNY Off with Bank of Shanghai Credit Cards
Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Higashine

Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

Instant confirmation
1K+ booked
From Rs. 16,313
Rs. 18,126.99
10 off
Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata
Car charters • From Tokyo

Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata

Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (92) • 1K+ booked
Rs. 4,822.65
Rs. 5,124.05
Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets
Airport trains & buses • From Sendai

Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets

Instant confirmation
Rs. 2,099.75
Yamagata to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Yamagata

Yamagata to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

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Rs. 22,381.85
UnionPay: 10 CNY Off
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Tokyo to Oishida - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Tokyo

Tokyo to Oishida - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

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Rs. 25,927.65
UnionPay: 10 CNY Off
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Oishida to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Obanazawa

Oishida to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
Rs. 25,927.65
UnionPay: 10 CNY Off
UnionPay: ¥100 Off + 3 Interest-Free
Tokyo to Yamagata - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Tokyo

Tokyo to Yamagata - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

Instant confirmation
Rs. 22,381.85
UnionPay: 10 CNY Off
UnionPay: ¥100 Off + 3 Interest-Free
Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Car rentals • Sakata

Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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From Rs. 16,313
Rs. 18,126.99
10 off

Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture

Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE
Hotels • Yamagata

Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE

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★ 5.0 (389)
From Rs. 21,420.48
Yamagata Grand Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.0 (295)
From Rs. 12,507.94
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Hotels • Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

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★ 4.8 (1,018)
From Rs. 23,965.32
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (178)
From Rs. 61,505.73
Rs. 62,779.74
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
Hotels • Yamagata

Gokan no Yu Tsuruya

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (249)
From Rs. 31,417.14
Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU
Hotels • Tendo

Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU

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★ 4.7 (147)
From Rs. 60,395.45
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
Hotels • Yamagata

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (256)
From Rs. 18,330.48
Rs. 18,431.34
Zao International Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Zao International Hotel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (76)
From Rs. 67,710.08
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Hotels • Yamagata

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

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★ 4.7 (97)
From Rs. 89,388.06
Omiya Ryokan
Hotels • Yamagata

Omiya Ryokan

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★ 4.6 (162)
From Rs. 38,274.61
Rs. 39,366.63
Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse
Hotels • Tsuruoka

Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse

Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (242)
From Rs. 29,879.89
Rs. 30,562.65
Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs
Hotels • Yamagata

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Instant confirmation
★ 3.9 (42)
From Rs. 17,467.42
Rs. 17,642.30

Reviews of Yamagata Prefecture activities

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.
Klook 用戶
2026-07-05 12:30:15
Fantastic 5.0
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
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.
WU ********
2026-05-05 04:31:09
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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.
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!
陳 *
2026-07-20 13:57:00
Fantastic 5.0
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.
SZE ***********
2026-02-03 13:40:40
Fantastic 5.0
Thank you, Vincent, for the lesson! A super thorough and gentle explanation and practice of basic skiing concepts and techniques. He pays great attention to safety and tries his best to meet all requests/attempts. He also provides a lot of emotional support (constantly encouraging and praising) 😂. Even with bad weather, the skiing experience was perfect! After our 3-hour lesson, we all had a basic grasp of the snowplow, and we felt like we went from zero to being able to start enjoying skiing!

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