Excursão de um dia à Vila das Raposas de Zao em Miyagi, Tsuri Kane An (massa fina udon) de Shiroishi Umen e fontes termais de Ginzan

The Travel Agent emailed the reminder including the driver’s details via email a day before the trip. Communicated with the driver, Mr Li, who is pleasant and accommodating. He arrived on time, the drive along the trip was smooth and safe. My family and I enjoyed the destinations along the trip. Recommended.

We joined a day tour arranged by a travel agency to Fox Village, Shiroishi Umen Noodles, and Ginzan Onsen. The itinerary was packed but enriching. Observing foxes up close at Fox Village was very special, Shiroishi Umen Noodles were refreshing and had local characteristics, and Ginzan Onsen offered charming, rustic scenery. It was an unforgettable experience combining nature, culture, and delicious food.

4/23-28 Sendai trip. I visited the attractions I wanted to see, Fox Village and Ginzan Onsen. It was so healing! The Klook day tour is highly recommended.

今天，我预订了安迪·施（Andy Shi）作为导游的这个旅行项目。我感到非常开心，玩得很愉快。导游在整个旅程中都非常友善、乐于助人且细心周到。一切都非常棒。非常感谢这次美妙的体验！

此次的導覽專員李先生，溫柔細心專業，時間掌控的很恰當，開車也很穩。藏王狐狸村我跟家人都覺得很棒，園區比預想的大，跟狐狸的近距離互動很有趣。銀山溫泉夏季來仍然很美，遊客少，拍照起來非常愜意。總共會有四段路程，都要1個小時以上，小巴士座位小就比較沒那麼舒適。行程中門票跟用餐跟銀山溫泉接駁車費用都是自費。

This review is about a day trip booked at the end of June 2026 for early August. I will honestly describe some issues encountered. Pros: 1. The itinerary includes spots that are not easily accessible for tourists without a car. Although the journey was a bit long, it did not affect the overall experience. 2. The driver and guide communicated in Chinese, so there were no language barriers. 3. The trip included luggage transport, which is convenient for tourists who have just arrived or need to change accommodation on the same day. 4. Related to point 3 in the cons, but the customer service was very attentive and accurately confirmed our issues and stance, so they deserve praise! Now, let's discuss the cons: 1. The rules at Fox Village are exceptionally strict (understandable, but it would be helpful to be informed in advance to avoid disputes). If any passenger in the vehicle is spotted holding a cigarette, regardless of whether it's lit or not, they will not be allowed to enter the park. Even if the cigarette is immediately put away without being lit, entry is still denied. (I heard that in the past, the entire vehicle would be turned away.) 2. The itinerary included Shiroishi Umen noodles, but the supplier failed to book the restaurant in advance, causing us to arrive at the destination only to have to wait in line for a table (this seems like an issue that shouldn't occur on a well-organized day trip). 3. At the time of booking, it was not stated that an additional shuttle bus transfer was required to reach Ginzan Onsen, nor was the shuttle bus fee listed under 'excluded costs.' However, upon reaching the Ginzan Onsen part of the itinerary, the guide informed us that we needed to transfer to a shuttle bus to get there and that there would be an additional charge. Although we later received assistance from customer service, both I and other travelers on the tour were quite taken aback at the time.

1. Zao Fox Village: Getting up close with foxes is a wonderful experience, but it's a bit of a shame that photos are prohibited on the walls inside the fox village. However, I saw many Japanese people taking photos with their phones. 2. Ginzan Onsen: It fulfilled my memories of Spirited Away, with quaint, old-fashioned houses scattered gracefully beside a green mountain, complemented by a waterfall. Unfortunately, I only had an hour and couldn't explore in depth. 3. Shiroishi Umen: We had lunch in a traditional Japanese house, enjoying their signature cold noodles. The interior decor was elegant, and there were three types of dipping sauces for the cold noodles, making it a very interesting meal.

It was cold and raining heavily on April 2nd, our departure day, which was initially disappointing. However, we were pleasantly surprised when it started snowing at Zao Fox Village! It added a touch of romance to the trip. The itinerary wasn't rushed, and our driver, Mr. Lee, worked very hard. 👍

The tour guide had an excellent attitude, prioritized communication throughout the trip, provided clear explanations, and the itinerary allowed ample time without feeling rushed. I would highly recommend them.

Fox Village is a bit too commercialized. Ginzan Onsen had very little open during the off-season, even the day-use hot springs were closed, and there wasn't much to do. The tour guide was good, but unfortunately, the value for money was a bit low; it was too expensive.