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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)
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 (136) • 2K+ booked
€ 96.99
30 off
Sale
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 (348) • 6K+ booked
€ 67.25
20 off
Sale
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 (64) • 800+ booked
€ 199.35
30 off
Sale
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 (22) • 700+ booked
€ 90.55
30 off
Sale
Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Zao Fox Village & Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (45) • 900+ booked
€ 90.55
[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 (26) • 800+ booked
€ 111.50
Ginzan Onsen & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour (Departure from Shinjuku)
Tours • From Tokyo

Ginzan Onsen & Zao Chuo Ropeway & Miyagi Zao Fox Village & Ouchi-juku 2-Day Tour (Departure from Shinjuku)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (480) • 2K+ booked
€ 196.15
30 off
Sale
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
Free cancellation
★ 4.6 (16) • 500+ booked
€ 94.85
20 off
Sale
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
€ 199.35
40 off
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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 (79) • 800+ booked
€ 121.25
Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Full-Day Autumn Mogami River & Naruko Gorge Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
New Activity
€ 102.39
20 off
Sale
Sendai Departure | Yamagata Yamadera Temple + Tendo Onsen Roadside Station + Ginzan Onsen Day Trip | Temple Climb & Scenic Views + Onsen Town Stroll
Klook's choice
€ 90.55
Sendai Naruko Gorge & Ginzan Onsen Autumn Leaves Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Naruko Gorge & Ginzan Onsen Autumn Leaves Tour

Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (12) • 100+ booked
€ 91.59
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 (172) • 2K+ booked
€ 146.85
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
Free cancellation
★ 5.0 (7) • 50+ booked
€ 136.85
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 (18) • 200+ booked
€ 244.49
2-Day Authentic Japan Tour from Tokyo: Ginzan Onsen, Zao Snow Monsters, Yamadera & Fox Village Seasonal Scenery
€ 296.35
Sendai Yamagata Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Sendai Yamagata Ginzan Onsen Full-Day Tour

Free cancellation
★ 4.8 (8) • 100+ booked
€ 103.99
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 (4) • 100+ booked
€ 90.55
30 off
Sale
Ginzan Onsen & Zaō Fox Village One-day Interactive & Winter Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Ginzan Onsen & Zaō Fox Village One-day Interactive & Winter Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
★ 4.0 (4) • 100+ booked
€ 85.89
15 off
Sale
2-Day Small Group Tour to Ginzan Onsen, Tokyo
Tours • From Tokyo

2-Day Small Group Tour to Ginzan Onsen, Tokyo

★ 4.0 (8) • 300+ booked
€ 284.79
Miyagi Ginzan Onsen and Fox Village Full-Day Interactive Tour
Tours • From Sendai

Miyagi Ginzan Onsen and Fox Village Full-Day Interactive Tour

Free cancellation
★ 4.1 (11) • 200+ booked
€ 103.99

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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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 for Obanazawa activities?

Book earlier for peak months

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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Typical
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+181%
Jan
+11%
Feb
-71%
Mar
-86%
Apr
-73%
May
-91% Quietest
Jun
-88%
Jul
-86%
Aug
-53%
Sep
+8%
Oct
+108%
Nov
Busiest +206%
Dec

Bookings for Obanazawa spike in December, roughly 206% above a typical month, while June can be much quieter, about 91% below a typical month; expect heavier demand in December so book popular activities earlier. Based on Klook historical booking data.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

7 daysLast-minute
18 daysTypical
30 daysEarly

Travellers typically book about 18 days ahead, which implies moderate planning; during the December peak you may still want to secure spots earlier. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

What to know before visiting Obanazawa

Top experiences and seasonal rhythm

Obanazawa’s most-booked experiences are guided tours, and demand rises and falls sharply through the year. Bookings peak in 12月, with a pronounced lull around 6月 and through much of summer, so the city’s tour calendar feels busiest in winter and much quieter in the warmer months.

Best activities for families, couples and solo travellers

Families will find guided tours an easy go-to choice — they suit groups and often provide a simple way to see highlights together. Couples looking for shared experiences will also lean on tours for curated local insight and convenient logistics. Solo travellers and small groups can use the wide range within the tours category to pick budget or more premium options that match how hands-on they want their trip to be.

What travellers book ahead

What travellers book ahead Most visitors can be flexible: with a typical booking lead time of around 18 days, many bookings are made a week or two before travel, though the earliest planners tend to lock things in about 30 days out. Booking ahead matters most for travel in 12月, when demand is at its highest.

Comparing categories by price and who they suit

Tours are the sole category here, and they cover the full spectrum from entry-level to premium options — the widest spread of prices makes tours the easiest way in for most budgets. Because tours dominate bookings, they also suit almost every traveller type: families, couples and solos can all find options that match their pace and price point. If you want the simplest route to seeing Obanazawa, tours offer the broadest choice and the clearest price ladder.

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