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Two years ago, my first visit to Ginzan Onsen was met with a breathtaking blizzard. I was stunned by the beauty and frozen by the temperature. Although I enjoyed the purest sentiments 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 those memories with my camera. Without the overwhelming white snow and bustling crowds, I could better appreciate the retro charm of the place. I made up for everything I missed last time: the waterfall, the mine I hadn't explored, and the small shops I couldn't browse thoroughly. Ginzan without snow offered a quiet elegance, and this dream-fulfilling trip finally completed the beautiful regret from years ago. A special commendation goes to the incredibly rich and delicious set lunch; I even thought it was extravagant. It was truly a beautiful plating art, and I thank the travel agency for their thoughtfulness.

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.

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.

The one-day shared tour is very convenient, and with fewer people, we moved quickly. The driver was very kind and polite, and simple English communication was also possible. The timing and pace of travel between attractions and free time were managed perfectly!

From the moment we placed our order, a Chinese-speaking coordinator communicated with us in detail about the itinerary, and we were even able to make changes a few days before. On the day of the trip, although the driver was Japanese, he was very experienced and could speak simple Chinese, so communication was smooth. The tour concluded successfully.

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!

The tour guide was very thoughtful! They picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. The nine-seater van was full, but they managed the time precisely and even gave us a brief introduction to the attractions. It's a shame it rained during our visit, which made it a bit more challenging! Even so, we still felt that overall, it was a great one-day trip! Not tiring at all! Highly recommended to everyone.

Today, I had a wonderful time on a day trip to Zao Fox Village in Sendai and Ginzan Onsen. The weather was beautiful and sunny, making the entire journey even more enjoyable. At the Fox Village, I observed many adorable foxes up close, freely roaming around, which truly made me feel the charm of nature. Furthermore, the picturesque scenery of Ginzan Onsen, with its babbling brooks and magnificent surrounding mountains, was breathtaking. Soaking my ankles in the outdoor hot spring and enjoying the comfortable warmth helped me forget the stresses of daily life. Overall, this trip not only allowed me to get close to the foxes but also immersed me in the beautiful natural scenery, making it an unforgettable experience.

Ginzan was amazing! I had this destination in my bucket list for a while! it was good that the guide give us lots of time to wonder around on our own! In this time of the year I was expecting so many people! but was not crowded at all definitely I recommend to come at this time of the year if you don’t want crowds!