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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)
Autumn 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
(150) • 3K+ booked
€ 100.85
Sale 30% off
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Autumn deal
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(45) • 1K+ booked
€ 65.89
Sale 30% off
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

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.2 / 5
(348) • 6K+ booked
€ 61.19
Sale 30% off
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
€ 203.90
Sale 30% off
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
€ 115.35
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 / 5
(64) • 900+ booked
€ 207.29
Sale 30% off
[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) • 900+ booked
€ 115.95
Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour
Autumn deal
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
€ 94.15
Sale 40% off
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
Autumn deal
€ 207.25
Sale 40% off
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
4.6 / 5
(17) • 500+ booked
€ 98.60
Sale 20% off
Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Tsurigane-an, & Ginzan Onsen One day Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Sendai

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

English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(26) • 700+ booked
€ 94.15
Sale 30% off
Sendai Departure | Yamagata Yamadera Temple + Tendo Onsen Roadside Station + Ginzan Onsen Day Trip | Temple Climb & Scenic Views + Onsen Town Stroll
Klook's choice
€ 94.10
2-Day Authentic Japan Tour from Tokyo: Ginzan Onsen, Zao Snow Monsters, Yamadera & Fox Village Seasonal Scenery
€ 308.09
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
€ 122.15
Sale 20% off
Sendai Naruko Gorge & Ginzan Onsen Autumn Leaves Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Naruko Gorge & Ginzan Onsen Autumn Leaves Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(12) • 100+ booked
€ 76.20
Sale 20% off
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Private tour
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(80) • 800+ booked
€ 126.05
Sendai Yamagata Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Yamagata Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(8) • 100+ booked
€ 108.10
Ginzan Onsen + Yamagata Winery + Zao Ropeway + Mogami River Snow Viewing Boat 2-Day Tour (Hot spring hotel with 2 meals)
Tours • From Tokyo

Ginzan Onsen + Yamagata Winery + Zao Ropeway + Mogami River Snow Viewing Boat 2-Day Tour (Hot spring hotel with 2 meals)

English guided
Free cancellation
4.3 / 5
(18) • 200+ booked
€ 254.19
Departing from Tokyo: Ginzan Onsen, Zao Snow Monsters, Fox Village, and Hot Spring Ryokan Two-Day Tour
Tours • From Tokyo

Departing from Tokyo: Ginzan Onsen, Zao Snow Monsters, Fox Village, and Hot Spring Ryokan Two-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
4.0 / 5
(8) • 300+ booked
€ 207.29
Sale 30% off
Ginzan Onsen Private Roundtrip Transfer from Oishida Station
Tours • From Yamagata

Ginzan Onsen Private Roundtrip Transfer from Oishida Station

Book now for tomorrow
Private tour
Private group
5.0 / 5
(7) • 50+ booked
€ 142.29
2-Day Tour : Zao Ropeway, Ginzan Onsen, Fox Village, Okurayama (Hotel Breakfast, Dinner)
Tours • From Tokyo

2-Day Tour : Zao Ropeway, Ginzan Onsen, Fox Village, Okurayama (Hotel Breakfast, Dinner)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
€ 263.19
Sale 30% off
Sendai Mountain Temple and Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Guided Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Mountain Temple and Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Guided Tour

Free cancellation
3.5 / 5
(4) • 100+ booked
€ 94.15
Sale 30% off

Reviews of Obanazawa 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.
Klook User
2026-03-12 12:31:14
Fantastic 5.0
We arrived early to the bus stop and had already received a helpful message from our tour guide Yoshi on Whatsapp. We boarded the bus and had Yoshi guide us to the Zao Fox Village and Ginzan Onsen. There were some last minute changes but he explained everything and we had a great day visiting the local prefecture and neighbouring areas. The food was great, the stories Yoshi provided and English translation was great. We visited what we wanted and had a great day. Thank you to Yoshi and our professional driver for making this a great day! Arigato Gozaimasu!
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!
Angeline *******
2026-02-26 09:48:15
Fantastic 5.0
It was a beautiful trip and definitely worth booking. It was an amazing experience and one we will remember for life. Our tour guide Jud was extremely helpful and everything you would ever want as a tour guide. He was kind, respectful, accomodating, and most of all organized. He was able to guide such a large group of people so well and still kept the experience personal. We will definitely be recommending this to all of our friends. Shout out to Jud!!

Obanazawa at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Obanazawa?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+200%
+100%
Typical
-100%
+47%
Jan
-43%
Feb
-55%
Mar
-89% Quietest
Apr
-77%
May
-77%
Jun
-71%
Jul
-44%
Aug
-49%
Sep
+19%
Oct
Busiest +166%
Nov
+149%
Dec

Bookings for Obanazawa spike in November, rising about 166% above a typical month, while April is much quieter — roughly 89% below typical demand; travellers from Singapore should expect heavier booking activity in November. Based on Klook historical booking data.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

6 daysLast-minute
15 daysTypical
28 daysEarly

Travellers typically book about 15 days ahead for Obanazawa activities, which still allows flexibility; during November’s peak you may prefer to book earlier. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

What to know before visiting Obanazawa

Top experiences overview

Obanazawa’s things to do are dominated by guided Tours, which account for the bulk of bookings and shape the year. Demand is low through spring, then rises into autumn and peaks in November, with a strong secondary spike in December.

Activities for families, couples and solo travellers

Families will find Tours an easy win — guided outings are straightforward to join and tend to suit mixed-age groups. Couples can lean on Tours for relaxed, curated experiences that fit a romantic or discovery-oriented trip. Solo travellers and small groups will also find Tours flexible and plentiful, making them the go-to option for independent explorers.

What travellers from Singapore typically book in advance

Travellers from Singapore usually book with moderate lead time: most bookings are made around two weeks out, while the earliest planners secure plans roughly four weeks ahead. Booking ahead matters most in the November peak months, when demand climbs sharply and early reservations help lock in preferred dates.

How the main category compares on price and who it suits

Tours are both the most common and the most affordable entry point in Obanazawa, cited as the cheapest sub-category on average and offering the widest range of prices. That spread means there are budget-friendly tours alongside more premium guided options, so families, couples and solo travellers can all find a level that matches their style. Because Tours cover the full spectrum from entry-level to premium, they’re the easiest way into the local experiences on offer.

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