Things to do in Ginzan Onsen

The weather forecast for October 31, 2025, predicted 100% rain, but fortunately, the actual weather was only cloudy. Our guide, Elina, was from Taiwan, which was a pleasant surprise to meet someone from my homeland. The time allotted at both Ginzan Onsen and Naruko Gorge was very sufficient. The weather was comfortable, and the autumn foliage was absolutely stunning. I'm very satisfied with this trip!

The October 31, 2025 itinerary only included Ginzan Onsen and Naruko Gorge, so there was plenty of time to spend at each location. I was very lucky to have chosen the right date and highly recommend participating in this tour.

Despite the forecast for rain, the weather at both sites remained mostly dry, and we were incredibly lucky to witness the peak of the autumn foliage at two stunning locations. Because the leaves were wet, their colors appeared even more vivid. We also saw rainbows, twice on the way to Naruko-kyo and at the gorge itself. Our guide, Shun-san, was friendly and very knowledgeable. He spoke not only about the history and geography of the area, but also shared great tips on things to do and places to eat in Sendai. He even told us about a Dragon Quest event and a Pokémon shop—his stories were very interesting ! Overall, the tour was fantastic and it has become one of our most memorable trips! ありがとうございました！

Thank you to tour guide Ms. LuLu for taking care of us for the day. We are grateful to have encountered good weather at the summit of Mount Zao, and the autumn leaves were beautiful. Unfortunately, because of the 3-day weekend, there were many people and cars, and the time spent at Ginzan Onsen was too short, and it rained heavily...

This was my first time joining a Klook tour alone, and I had a very good experience. The itinerary was well-paced with ample time. You can see many cute foxes at the Fox Village. Although the smell is a bit strong, they are still adorable. You can also buy feed to feed them at your own expense. Unfortunately, I couldn't make the timing to participate in the fox-holding session. Ginzan Onsen is quaint and charming. The autumn foliage and waterfall scenery were stunning. The tour guide, Ms. Cheng, was very enthusiastic and introduced the background culture/popular souvenirs, etc., of Sendai City and the attractions we visited. The tour bus was also very comfortable, and the itinerary was well-arranged. Highly recommended! 👍🏻

We participated on October 20th with a group of 7 people. Our tour guide was Ms. Wei, and we had a very new mid-sized bus. Our driver, Mr. Iwabuchi from Japan, was a very professional driver. In the morning, we took the Zao Ropeway, and in the afternoon, we went to Ginzan Onsen. There were scheduled restroom breaks along the way. Due to time constraints, lunch was changed to the Yamagata Prefectural Tourist Center, which was clearly explained in advance via e-mail, which was great. Also, Ms. Wei helped everyone order during lunch, providing excellent service. It was a wonderful day trip, and my family was very satisfied.

We joined the tour on October 10th and it definitely lived up to our expectations. The attractions were all very appealing. The autumn leaves at Zao Ropeway had already started to change color, but they'll probably be even more beautiful in another week or two! The tofu and bread at Ginzan Onsen are also worth trying! Most importantly, Ms. Lai, our tour leader, answered every question and was incredibly friendly. We hope to have the opportunity to join another tour led by her in the future.

The service was very good.Tour guide is very professional and nice. The food is yummy.