Tour di Ginzan Onsen

Comodo servizio navetta da hotel situati nel raggio di 2 km dalla stazione JR di Sendai. Non c'è una vera e propria guida turistica, si viaggia semplicemente in comodi minivan da 9 posti condivisi. Fate attenzione all'email ricevuta la sera prima, che indicherà l'orario esatto di arrivo al punto di raccolta; vi consigliamo di scendere in anticipo. I seguenti costi non sono inclusi: Biglietto d'ingresso al villaggio delle volpi (studenti delle medie e superiori o adulti = 1500 yen / minori = gratuito) Udon Shiroishi Tsumen - Koan (costo del pasto) Siamo arrivati in attesa dell'apertura del ristorante di tsumen prima ancora che aprisse, con un totale di circa 15 persone tra i due veicoli. Una volta aperto, ci sono voluti 17 minuti per essere fatti sedere e ordinare, e dal momento in cui è arrivato il cibo mancavano solo 15 minuti al raduno. Abbiamo dovuto aspettare molto per mangiare e poi mangiarlo di fretta... Anche se l'auto ci avrebbe aspettato, è stato piuttosto stressante.

The 2-day trip to Ginzan Onsen was an absolute 10/10! I strongly recommend staying overnight; the night view is truly breathtaking, making you feel like you've stepped right into the fairytale world of Spirited Away. The pace of the itinerary was very comfortable, with no rushed sightseeing. Staying at a ryokan, we enjoyed authentic Japanese meals for breakfast and dinner, and the hot spring water was of excellent quality—soaking in it left our whole bodies wonderfully warm. Strolling through the historic hot spring street during the day, watching the antique lamps light up at dusk, and experiencing the quiet, crowd-free town in the early morning made for amazing photos. The entire arrangement was smooth, worry-free, and effortless. It was an unforgettable trip, and I'd love to visit again next time!

The weather was poor all the way from Sendai, but upon reaching Mt. Zao, the area was wide open and a strong gust of wind blew the clouds away, revealing the "Zao Okama" crater lake! I was fortunate to witness this ever-changing crater lake with my own eyes. Driving further to the Zao Ropeway, although many autumn leaves had already fallen, the desolate yet magnificent scenery was still unforgettable! Lunch featured regional snacks from Yamagata Prefecture, and right across the restaurant was a large supermarket where we could quickly buy seasonal fruits—how wonderful! Arriving at Ginza Onsen required transferring to a shuttle bus, which certainly squeezed our staying time. As it was getting dark, some of the inns had already lit up their warm lights, making for quite lovely photographs! The tour guide, Ms. Yangliu, was always thoughtful in reminding everyone of the meeting times, explaining the features of the attractions in detail, and even reminding us where we could grab a bite before returning to Sendai. Her service attitude was extremely warm and professional!