Ginzan Onsen + Yamagata Winery + Zao Ropeway + Mogami River Snow Viewing Boat 2-Day Tour (Hot spring hotel with 2 meals)
- Visit Yamagata wineries, taste authentic sake, and experience Japanese sake culture.
- Head to the nostalgic Ginzan Onsen and enjoy a peaceful hot spring experience in ancient wooden houses.
- Three hotel options to choose from, ranging from business hotels to five-star hot spring ryokans, adding leisure to your trip.
- Mogami River Three Difficult Places Cruise – experience a winter wonderland journey like a landscape painting.
- Go to Mount Zao to admire the spectacular Zao Juhyo (snow monsters) and experience a wonder of ice and snow.
What to expect
This two-day tour will take you deep into the natural and cultural treasures of Yamagata, Japan, experiencing the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Departing from Tokyo, the first stop is Yamagata Winery. In addition to visiting a traditional Japanese brewery to learn about the local sake brewing process, you can also participate in sake tasting, which not only allows you to deeply understand Japanese sake culture, but also taste a variety of authentic sake flavors.
Next, you will visit the famous Ginzan Onsen. This place is like a paradise away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The simple wooden buildings and steaming hot springs instantly make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. Ginzan Onsen in winter, covered with snow, is like a fairy tale world, and the brightly lit hot spring street at night is even more unique, allowing you to experience a romantic and peaceful atmosphere!
Mogami River Sannanso Cruise is a winter secret scenic cruise in Yamagata Prefecture. Travel slowly along the river surface quietly covered with white snow. The Mogami River in winter is like a landscape painting, with mountains and riverbanks dotted with light snow, and mist gently rising on the water, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Take a traditional boat through the three dangerous waters and experience the unique magnificence and romance of winter in Yamagata in the tranquil snow scene.
Zao Snow Monsters are one of the most mysterious wonders in nature. In winter, the entire mountain forest is covered with thick ice and snow, forming snow monsters of various shapes, like ice and snow giants. This trip will take you on a cable car to the top of Mount Zao to overlook the spectacular snow monster landscape, and you can also participate in winter sports such as skiing or snow hiking to experience the unique charm of the ice and snow world!
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Reviews
the trip was wonderful. it is worth visiting though a bit rush. we are considered lucky as it was snowing. It was so beautiful. the Zao Ropeway is another spot you must not missed. the view was magnificent.
it’s a good 2D1N tour if you want to hit the main attractions in Yamagata hassle free. itinerary was a little rush during return trip due to the long journey back but overall it’s still good. food and accommodation was decent as well. our group was huge and guide was very attentive towards elderly in the group. kudos to driver who drove across prefectures over 2 days.
The tour guide Patrick Wang is very serious, attentive and responsible. He is very patient with every passenger and tries his best to solve the problems encountered by every passenger. He also explains each itinerary carefully and repeats each paragraph in three languages: Chinese, English and Japanese. Ginzan Onsen is also great and all the queues for buying tickets are handled perfectly!
This itinerary is highly recommended, especially the moment when the bus emerges from the tunnel and suddenly enters a world of ice and snow, it's truly magical. You can see plenty of snow at both Ginzan Onsen and Zao Snow Monsters.
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.
The itinerary is very good, the tour guide is professional, but there are too many people, one bus is very crowded, the scenery is beautiful, very good
The team leader Ma Jun was very serious and arranged the itinerary very well. The teammates also all gathered on time. I was very satisfied with the trip and would pass it on to my relatives and friends.
nice guide ( mr Carl ) very help full , and nice schedule
The leader is friendly, the explanation is detailed, and he also pays attention to the status of the group members at any time.
The itinerary is rich in content. The tour bus is new and comfortable. The included dinner and breakfast are also exquisite. Highly recommended.
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