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Currency
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1NZD = 94.46JPY
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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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NZ$ 206.09
NZ$ 228.69
Summer deal
Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
NZ$ 128.25
NZ$ 177.85
Day trip from Sendai: Zao Okama & Ginzan Onsen & Zao Fox Village
Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
Free cancellation
NZ$ 239.89
Sendai Departure | Yamagata Yamadera Temple + Tendo Onsen Roadside Station + Ginzan Onsen Day Trip | Temple Climb & Scenic Views + Onsen Town Stroll
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Free cancellation
NZ$ 177.85
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Snow Monsters & Zao Fox Village 2-Day Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
NZ$ 403.45
NZ$ 447.65
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour (Departure from Shinjuku)
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
NZ$ 381.65
NZ$ 529.35
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Free cancellation
NZ$ 183.19
Sendai: Ginzan Onsen Tour｜2-Day Small Group Tour｜Zao Ropeway+ Fox Village + Yamadera + Mogami River Cruise｜Optional Hotel Pickup｜Guaranteed from 4 Guests
English guided
Free cancellation
NZ$ 728.35
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Private English and Chinese ski lessons and photography services at Zao Onsen Ski Resort
Morning departure
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NZ$ 557.39
NZ$ 595.49
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
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NZ$ 391.75
NZ$ 489.65
Illuminated Ginzan Onsen & Tohoku Highlights Bus Tour from Sendai
English guided
Free cancellation
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NZ$ 297.15
[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
NZ$ 403.45
Transport in Yamagata Prefecture
Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
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NZ$ 9.55
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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NZ$ 539.90
Summer deal
JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
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NZ$ 338.79
Yamagata car hire | Choose from multiple car models
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NZ$ 85
NZ$ 93.95
Tokyo Car Rental with Driver to Nearby Ski Resorts - Hakuba/Karuizawa/Niigata
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NZ$ 722.39
NZ$ 798.25
Sendai Airport <-> Yamagata City Airport Bus Tickets
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NZ$ 22.59
Tokyo to Oishida - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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NZ$ 133.95
Yamagata to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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NZ$ 115.60
Tokyo to Yamagata - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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NZ$ 115.60
Oishida to Tokyo - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
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NZ$ 133.95
Higashitagawa car hire | Choose from multiple car models
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NZ$ 85
NZ$ 93.95
Hotels in Yamagata Prefecture
Daiwa Roynet Hotel YAMAGATA EKIMAE
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NZ$ 109.72
Gokan no Yu Tsuruya
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NZ$ 227.25
Richmond Hotel Yamagata Ekimae
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NZ$ 102.69
Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata
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NZ$ 124.81
Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso
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NZ$ 491.03
Omiya Ryokan
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NZ$ 224.82
Tendo Onsen TAKINOYU
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NZ$ 404.05
Tendo Hotel
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NZ$ 221.07
Zao International Hotel
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NZ$ 351.75
Zao Onsen Zao Shiki No Hotel
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NZ$ 315.99
Takamiya Hotel Hammond
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NZ$ 116.78
Yamagata Kokusai Hotel
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NZ$ 118.44
Reviews of Yamagata Prefecture activities
Kanjirat *********
2026-05-02 14:56:20
So beautiful and absolutely a must if you’re stopping by. The biggest issue was that it’s almost too popular with many passengers that end up obstructing the view and taking away from what would be a very romantic atmosphere.
LAI ********
2026-06-21 03:18:21
love the convenience with JR pass as it connects all the places of interest via Shinkansen. Juz that it’s getting more and more expensive… news reported it’ll increase price again this October so I better use it now 😂Klook has made purchase easy and convenient. I received the pass in less than 5days via DHL 👍🏻
CHING ********
2026-07-08 03:59:50
The "Free Hong Kong Mail" for the voucher was delivered by SF Express. I placed the order today (Monday) and received it the next day (Tuesday), which is extremely efficient.
The last time I visited Hokkaido via Sapporo Airport, I deliberately skipped Hakodate because taking the Hokkaido Shinkansen from Shin-Aomori Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station, then transferring to the JR Hakodate Main Line to Hakodate Station, only takes about 1.5 hours. This is much more convenient than the over 3.5-hour journey from Sapporo to Hakodate.
For a relaxed trip for middle-aged travelers, the route Sendai - Aomori - Hakodate - Hachinohe - Sendai, using a JR Pass to reserve seats for free at the designated seat ticket machines, allows you to enjoy leisurely times and various delicious foods. It's very cost-effective and worthwhile.
Klook 用戶
2026-02-20 04:40:36
I had a very pleasant conversation with Mr. Ge from Shanghai. He's been in Japan for 25 years and is familiar with tourist attractions. Originally, our third day was just going to be spent shopping in Shibuya in downtown Tokyo, but after talking with him, we learned that the Harry Potter museum in Nerima Ward could be explored in 4 hours. We immediately changed our itinerary, which really added to the memories of our trip. We've been to Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, and the Harry Potter museum. I really recommend a trip to the Harry Potter museum. It's more relaxing than amusement parks where you're constantly waiting in line for rides. The immersive experience throughout the entire area is great, with so much to see and rich content. The surrounding commercial area selling merchandise is also very interesting, unlike the single area at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.
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.
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.
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