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Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour
Spring deal
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(4) • 300+ booked
NT$ 3,475
Save NT$ 2,317
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Spring deal
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

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Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(52) • 1K+ booked
NT$ 2,419
Save NT$ 1,036
【Tohoku One-Day Tour】Ginzan Onsen・Zao Ropeway & Ice Monsters・Okama Crater・Seasonal Fruit Picking・Special Lunch One-Day Tour (Departing from Sendai)
Spring deal
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 / 5
(158) • 3K+ booked
NT$ 3,516
Save NT$ 1,507
From Sendai: Ginzan Onsen& Zao Frost-Covered Trees& Fox Village Tour
Tours • From Sendai

From Sendai: Ginzan Onsen& Zao Frost-Covered Trees& Fox Village Tour

Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
4.2 / 5
(348) • 6K+ booked
NT$ 2,262
Save NT$ 970
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
4.8 / 5
(105) • 1K+ booked
NT$ 7,608
Save NT$ 3,261
[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 / 5
(26) • 1K+ booked
NT$ 4,092
Sendai Zao Snow Monsters & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Snow Monsters & Ginzan Onsen Day Tour

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(51) • 1K+ booked
NT$ 4,072
Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai
Tours • From Sendai

Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai

English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(172) • 2K+ booked
NT$ 5,276
Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Spring deal
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 / 5
(52) • 300+ booked
From
NT$ 9,832
Save NT$ 1,735
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
Spring deal
Klook's choice
NT$ 7,607
Save NT$ 5,072
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 / 5
(480) • 2K+ booked
NT$ 7,197
Save NT$ 3,085
Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

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

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(29) • 800+ booked
NT$ 3,455
Save NT$ 1,480

Transport in Yamagata Prefecture

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
Rail passes • From Sagae

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(4.8K) • 200K+ booked
From
NT$ 178
Retail: NT$ 181
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

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Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(29.2K) • 700K+ booked
NT$ 10,862
Retail: NT$ 10,899
JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Spring deal
Rail passes • From Hakodate

JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

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Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(786) • 10K+ booked
NT$ 6,484
Retail: NT$ 6,580
Freebies
Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Spring deal
Car rentals • Higashine

Yamagata car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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Free cancellation
ORIX Rent A Car
1K+ booked
From
NT$ 1,355
/day
20% 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

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(92) • 1K+ booked
NT$ 14,032
Retail: NT$ 15,505
Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets
Airport trains & buses • From Sendai

Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets

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Instant confirmation
NT$ 434
Higashine|Yamagata Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Higashine

Higashine|Yamagata Airport Private Airport Transfer

Bestseller
Instant confirmation
From
NT$ 15,558
Tokyo to Yamagata - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Tokyo

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

Instant confirmation
NT$ 2,246
Yamagata to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Yamagata

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

Instant confirmation
NT$ 2,246
Oishida to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Obanazawa

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

Instant confirmation
NT$ 2,601
Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
Spring deal
Car rentals • Sakata

Higashitagawa car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
ORIX Rent A Car
From
NT$ 1,129
/day
20% off
Tokyo to Oishida - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Tokyo

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

Instant confirmation
NT$ 2,601

Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
Hotels • Yamagata

Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae

Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(278)
From
NT$ 2,111
Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE
Hotels • Yamagata

Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE

Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(413)
From
NT$ 2,371
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
Hotels • Yamagata

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata

Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(1.0K) • 50+ booked
From
NT$ 2,625
Meitoya So
Hotels • Yamagata

Meitoya So

Instant confirmation
4.2 / 5
(84)
From
NT$ 3,969
Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs
Hotels • Yamagata

Super Hotel Yamagataeki Nishiguchi Natural Hot Springs

Instant confirmation
4.1 / 5
(68)
From
NT$ 1,902
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(190)
From
NT$ 6,133
NT$ 6,226
Hotel Crown Hills Yamagata
Hotels • Yamagata

Hotel Crown Hills Yamagata

Instant confirmation
3.8 / 5
(292)
From
NT$ 1,308
Yamagata Grand Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Yamagata Grand Hotel

Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(315)
From
NT$ 1,164
NT$ 1,175
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
Hotels • Yamagata

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(101)
From
NT$ 10,902
Hotel Koyo
Hotels • Kaminoyama

Hotel Koyo

Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(185)
From
NT$ 5,415
Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Yamagata Eki Nishiguchi Washington Hotel

Instant confirmation
4.1 / 5
(206)
From
NT$ 1,589
Zao International Hotel
Hotels • Yamagata

Zao International Hotel

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(84)
From
NT$ 6,544

Reviews of Yamagata Prefecture activities

PAN *******
2026-10-09 14:25:30
Fantastic 5.0
Hotel shuttle within 2km of Sendai JR Station makes getting around super convenient. There isn't much of a guided tour; everyone just shares a comfortable 9-passenger van. Be sure to check the email sent the evening before for the exact arrival time at the pick-up spot, and it is recommended to head downstairs a bit early to wait. The following costs are not included: Fox Village admission fee (Junior high school students and above = 1500 yen / younger = free); Hand-stretched Shiroishi Umumen noodles at Koan (meal cost). We arrived and waited for a table before the restaurant opened, with a total of about 15 people across two vans. It took 17 minutes just to be seated and place our orders after opening, leaving only 15 minutes until the meeting time after the food was served. Waiting so long for a meal and then having to rush through eating was quite stressful—while the van will wait for you, it is rather annoying.
Kwan ********
2026-07-13 00:05:47
Fantastic 5.0
Although the weather was not perfect as we could only see nothing on Zao Cable car, the guide was helpful to try suggesting other routes. He was also a funny guide to make us feel relaxed during the whole journey. Also, the customers from Taiwan were so friendly to allow me mingle in their group🥹Recommend the tour to everyone who is planning to join. Better to bring a jacket to keep you warm on the Zao mountain!
LING ****
2026-09-29 03:49:07
Fantastic 5.0
The 2-day trip to Ginzan Onsen was an absolute 10/10! I strongly recommend staying overnight; the night view is truly breathtaking, making you feel like you've stepped right into the fairytale world of Spirited Away. The pace of the itinerary was very comfortable, with no rushed sightseeing. Staying at a ryokan, we enjoyed authentic Japanese meals for breakfast and dinner, and the hot spring water was of excellent quality—soaking in it left our whole bodies wonderfully warm. Strolling through the historic hot spring street during the day, watching the antique lamps light up at dusk, and experiencing the quiet, crowd-free town in the early morning made for amazing photos. The entire arrangement was smooth, worry-free, and effortless. It was an unforgettable trip, and I'd love to visit again next time!
Lay ********
2026-10-22 15:57:22
Fantastic 5.0
our driver, Wei, is very enthusiastic and friendly. overall, this day trip is of low value, the fox village was small and boring. the noodle place was closed. it was crowded on the ginzan onsen shuttle bus and the place was small. the driving roads was not smooth and most of the time were spent on driving.
廖 **
2026-09-25 09:02:02
Fantastic 5.0
Although we didn't visit during the winter, it was still very beautiful. The overall environment is peaceful with quite a few tourists. For visitors who plan to soak in the hot springs, it is recommended to bring your own towel to dry your feet. Sitting by the river to enjoy the scenery and relax is a wonderful experience.
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!
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.
cheung *****
2026-06-12 03:17:59
Fantastic 5.0
the staff can speak English. very convenient location with shopping area right next to the hotel. have parking with charges and hotel is next to the train station
Lee ******
2026-05-26 15:38:49
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel is conveniently located 3-5 minutes from Yamagata Station, offering excellent transportation access. The rooms are spacious, and the bathrooms feature separate wet and dry areas with large bathtubs, providing exceptional comfort. On the first floor, there's a 7-Eleven convenience store and a famous Yonezawa beef restaurant. Overall, its convenient location, modern facilities, and comfortable spaces make it highly recommended.

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