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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.

Ang drayber, na nagsilbi ring aming gabay, ay napaka-atento. Kinontak niya kami kinagabihan bago ang aming biyahe upang kumpirmahing muli ang lokasyon ng pick-up. Ang siyam na upuang sasakyan ay komportable at hindi masikip. Kami ay mapalad na makita ang Ginzan na nababalutan ng makapal na niyebe — tunay na isang maganda at sulit na karanasan.

Napakagaling at napakahusay! Ang maliit na grupo na pinamunuan ng tour guide/driver ay napakahusay at may karanasan, at nagpaalala rin sa mga miyembro ng grupo isang araw bago ang pag-alis. Sa bawat lugar na pinuntahan, may malinaw na direksyon at pagpapakilala sa mga atraksyon, at nagbigay din ng mga mapa at iba pa. Sa pagkakataong ito, pumunta kami sa Yamadera kung saan may bumabagsak na niyebe, at napakaganda ng tanawin. Iminungkahi din ng tour guide/driver na maaga kaming pumunta sa Ginzan upang makita ang tanawin ng niyebe at inayos ang itineraryo, at sa huli ay pumunta sa Tendo upang bumili ng mga souvenir at lokal na produkto. Napakasarap ng buong biyahe!

Today, I booked this tour program with Andy Shi as our guide. I felt very happy and had a great time. The guide was very kind, helpful, and attentive throughout the trip. Everything was really nice. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

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!

Maaga kaming dumating sa hintuan ng bus at nakatanggap na kami ng kapaki-pakinabang na mensahe mula sa aming tour guide na si Yoshi sa Whatsapp. Sumakay kami sa bus at pinangunahan kami ni Yoshi patungo sa Zao Fox Village at Ginzan Onsen. Nagkaroon ng ilang huling minutong pagbabago ngunit ipinaliwanag niya ang lahat at nagkaroon kami ng magandang araw sa pagbisita sa lokal na prepektura at mga kalapit na lugar. Masarap ang pagkain, maganda ang mga kuwentong ibinahagi ni Yoshi at ang pagsasalin sa Ingles ay mahusay. Binista namin ang gusto naming puntahan at nagkaroon kami ng magandang araw. Salamat kay Yoshi at sa aming propesyonal na driver sa paggawa nitong isang magandang araw! Arigato Gozaimasu!

Mula sa pag-book, mayroon nang Chinese liaison na detalyadong nakikipag-ugnayan sa amin tungkol sa itinerary, at hanggang ilang araw bago ang biyahe ay puwede pa ring baguhin. Kahit na Japanese ang driver noong araw na iyon, sanay siya sa pagmamaneho at nakakaintindi ng simpleng Chinese, kaya walang problema sa komunikasyon. Matagumpay naming natapos ang aming itinerary.

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, which made the entire journey even more enjoyable. At the fox village, I got to observe many adorable foxes up close; they roamed freely, truly allowing me to experience the charm of nature. Furthermore, the scenery at Ginzan Onsen was picturesque, with babbling brooks and magnificent surrounding mountains that uplifted my spirits. 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 up close with foxes but also immersed me in the beautiful natural scenery, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

The tour guide was very thoughtful! We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, and the nine-seater van was full. The timing was perfectly managed, and the guide even gave us a brief introduction to the sights. It's a shame it rained the whole time we were there, 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 recommend it to everyone.