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2-Day Tour : Zao Ropeway, Ginzan Onsen, Fox Village, Okurayama (Hotel Breakfast, Dinner)
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2-Day Tour : Zao Ropeway, Ginzan Onsen, Fox Village, Okurayama (Hotel Breakfast, Dinner)

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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 72 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) Partial refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: The activity cannot follow the itinerary If you've participated in at least one activity, visited at least one attraction or used one of the tickets, refunds can't be issued Be aware that the approval of reschedules, amendments or refunds are subject to availability Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all To find out more about the cancellation policy, contact platform customer support
  • Admission to: Ginzan Onsen Street Shuttle Bus
  • Admission to: Zao Juhyo Ropeway
  • English / Chinese-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • 1-night accommodation at Hotel Kameya or similar hotel (or similar hotel; including breakfast and dinner)

Not included: Admission to Zao Fox Village: Adults (junior high school students and above): 1500 yen; Elementary school students and below: Free; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

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Overview

Tohoku's Winter-Limited Romance: Collect Snow Country Fairytales, Hot Spring Healing, and Ice & Snow Wonders in One Trip ❄️♨️ If you must visit Japan in winter, then you must come to Tohoku to see with your own eyes how beautiful the snow country of your dreams truly is. ✨ Start at Ginzan Onsen, which resembles the world of "Spirited Away," stroll through the Taisho-era wooden inns and gas lamp-lit hot spring streets, as snowflakes gently fall, as if stepping into a romantic scene from a movie. Along the way, you can also enjoy free foot baths and taste Yamagata's unique delicacies, experiencing the most healing winter moments between warmth and ice. Afterwards, check into Naruko Onsen, a famous hot spring in Tohoku, enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine, and immerse yourself in natural hot springs with eight types of water, letting the fatigue of your journey completely dissipate. 🛁 On the second day, take the Zao Ropeway to a high altitude to encounter the world-famous "Ice Monsters" (Juhyo) up close. The 360° snow-white mountains and giant snow monsters are breathtaking, a winter-limited spectacle only seen in Tohoku, Japan. 🤍 If time permits, you can also visit the super popular Zao Fox Village to meet fluffy little foxes, instantly boosting your cuteness meter! On the way back, travel back to the Edo period at Oniheihama Edo Village, and taste classic delicacies such as long-established soba noodles, unagi donburi, and ningyo-yaki, bringing the journey to a most satisfying close. 🍜🦊 Two days and one night to collect snow country fairytales, double hot spring healing, and Tohoku's limited winter scenery in one go. Every stop is worth savoring repeatedly. ✨

Highlights

Stroll through Ginzan Onsen street, visit the dreamlike bathhouse from "Spirited Away," and immerse yourself in the Taisho Roman atmosphere, like a fairy tale in a snow country. ✨
Stay at Naruko Onsen Hotel, savor authentic Tohoku kaiseki cuisine, and experience the healing time of famous hot springs with eight different water qualities. ♨️
Take the Zao Ropeway to the summit, admire the world-famous "Snow Monster" phenomenon up close, and feel the breathtaking beauty unique to winter. ❄️
Visit the super popular Zao Fox Village, interact closely with over a hundred adorable foxes, and create unforgettable winter memories. 🦊
Travel back to the Edo period at Onihei Edo-dokoro, savor time-honored delicacies, and experience the rich Edo cultural atmosphere. 🍡
Easily connect snow country hot springs, ice and snow wonders, cute animal experiences, and traditional culture in a two-day, one-night trip, collecting the essence of Tohoku winter all at once.

What's included

Admission to: Ginzan Onsen Street Shuttle Bus
Admission to: Zao Juhyo Ropeway
English / Chinese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
1-night accommodation at Hotel Kameya or similar hotel (or similar hotel; including breakfast and dinner)

What's not included

Admission to Zao Fox Village: Adults (junior high school students and above): 1500 yen; Elementary school students and below: Free
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 72 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a tour date
Special Note: If Zao Ropeway is inaccessible, you will be transferred to Zao Chuo Ropeway (the price difference will be refunded). The operating days of Fox Village during winter may be affected by daily snowfall or adverse weather conditions, making it inaccessible. In such cases, it will be replaced by Shiroishi Castle. [Notice for Elderly and Pregnant Tourists] If the registrant is over 70 years old or pregnant, to ensure your safety and rights, a waiver must be signed. Please make a note in the "Special Requests" section when placing your order. The supplier will send the agreement document via email after receiving the order. Please sign and send back a photo in advance to complete the registration process. [Luggage Policy] Each tourist can carry 1 piece of luggage free of charge (recommended to be within carry-on size). Please specify this in the "Special Requests" section when booking. If luggage is carried temporarily without prior notice one day in advance, it may cause overcrowding in the vehicle and affect safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse boarding, and the fee will not be refunded. [Notice for Infants Traveling Together] If there are non-seat-occupying infants under 3 years old among the traveling companions, please be sure to make a note when booking. Even if they do not occupy a seat, they must be included in the vehicle's approved passenger count. If not informed in advance, the tour guide has the right to refuse boarding. [Notification Time and Method] The supplier will send an email between 20:00 and 21:00 on the day before departure, providing information about the tour guide and vehicle. If you have booked a hotel pick-up and drop-off package, please wait outside the hotel lobby at the designated time according to the email instructions. The email may be mistakenly classified as spam, so please check carefully. In case of peak season or special circumstances, the email sending time may be delayed, and the last email received will prevail. [Meeting and Late Arrival Instructions] This is a shared-ride tour, so please be sure to arrive at the meeting point on time. Late arrivals will not be waited for or refunded. Any responsibilities and costs incurred due to late arrival will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding. [Vehicle Type and Language of Companions] The supplier will arrange the vehicle type according to the number of people on the day, and you cannot specify the vehicle type. You may travel with guests who speak other languages during the tour. Thank you for your understanding. [Meeting Point Confirmation] Please confirm the meeting point before departure. Once the meeting point is confirmed, please do not change it temporarily. If you change the meeting point for personal reasons and are unable to board the vehicle, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding. [Seasonal Activity Instructions] Seasonal activities such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flower seasons, snowscapes, illuminations, and festivals are susceptible to weather or other force majeure factors. If no official cancellation notice is received, the tour will proceed as scheduled. If the flowering period or scenery is not as expected, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding. [Departure Time May Be Adjusted] During peak tourist season or in special circumstances, the tour departure time may be advanced or delayed. The specific time will be subject to the email notification on the day before. Please prepare in advance. [Seating Arrangement Instructions] For shared-ride tours, seating is generally on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special requests, please make a note when booking. The supplier will try its best to coordinate, but the final arrangement will be subject to the tour guide's on-site discretion. [Itinerary Order Adjustment Instructions] Due to strict regulations on vehicle usage time in Japan, the attractions, transportation, and stopover times included in the itinerary will be flexibly arranged according to the actual situation on the day. In case of traffic jams, weather changes, or other special circumstances, the tour guide will consult with the majority of opinions and reasonably adjust the order or reduce some attractions. Please cooperate. [No Mid-Tour Departure Instructions] The tour is a group shared-ride activity, and mid-tour departure or unauthorized separation from the group is not allowed. If you choose to leave the group mid-tour, the remaining itinerary will be considered voluntarily forfeited, and no refund will be given. Any risks or responsibilities arising from leaving the group will be borne by the individual. [End Time for Reference Only] Due to the long driving distance of the itinerary, the return arrival time may be affected by traffic or weather. It is recommended that you avoid arranging other activities on the day the tour ends. The supplier will not be liable for any losses incurred due to delays.
Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at 07:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. The tour guide will hold a "GOGODAY" flag We will send you an email between 20:00-21:00 the day before your trip, informing you of the guide and vehicle information for the next day. It might be in your spam folder; if it's peak season, the delivery time may be delayed, please understand. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time Departure: Meet the operator at 07:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. The tour guide will hold a "GOGODAY" flag We will send you an email between 20:00-21:00 the day before your trip, informing you of the guide and vehicle information for the next day. It might be in your spam folder; if it's peak season, the delivery time may be delayed, please understand. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Self-guided, Ginzan Onsen, Ginzan Onsen retains its original Taisho retro streetscape, boasting two anime filming locations from "Spirited Away" and "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." Stroll along the riverside old street and encounter a gentle, retro Japanese ambiance. Includes shuttle bus fare for Ginzan Onsen street. Depending on road conditions or other circumstances on the day, the duration may be extended to 120 minutes. [Accommodation] 16:30, Hotel Kameya; Naruko Onsen Kameya Hotel boasts the rare Futami hot spring, where you can soak away travel fatigue. Guest rooms offer a quiet view of trains passing through the mountains. Includes breakfast and dinner. Dinner is an authentic Northeastern kaiseki meal, focusing on seasonal ingredients. If arrival at the hotel is delayed due to road conditions or other special reasons, a bento box will be arranged. Breakfast is served buffet style. Day 2 [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Zao Juhyo, Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters) - Experience the magnificent spectacle of millions of snow monsters up close If the Zao Ropeway is inaccessible, you will be transferred to the Zao Chuo Ropeway, and the corresponding price difference will be refunded. Arrival and stay times may vary depending on road conditions on the day of arrival. [Attraction/experience] 13:30, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Miyagi Zao Fox Village, Zao Fox Village: Home to over a hundred foxes of 7 species, including Ezo red foxes, cross foxes, and Arctic foxes. In addition to feeding and photographing the free-roaming wild foxes, there's also an experience to hold baby foxes. [Attraction/experience] 18:00, 30 min(s), Self-guided, Onihei Edo-dokoro, Onihira Edo-dokoro - travel back to Japan's Edo period in one second You can take a short break and have a simple meal on your own. [Return] 19:15 - 20:30, at JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit / Tokyo Mode Gakuen, The return time period is the estimated arrival time. Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time is greatly affected by traffic and weather conditions. Please do not book any activities after the itinerary on the same day. The operator will not be responsible for any losses caused by delays. Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Special note: If the Zao Ropeway is inaccessible, you will be transferred to the Zao Chuo Ropeway (the price difference will be refunded at that time). The operating days of Fox Village during winter may vary due to daily snowfall or inability to access due to bad weather, in which case the attraction will be replaced with Shiroishi Castle. 【Notice for Elderly and Pregnant Tourists】 If the registrant is an elder aged 70 or above, or a pregnant woman, to ensure your safety and rights, a liability waiver must be signed. Please make a note in the "Special Requirements" field when placing your order. The supplier will send the agreement document via email after receiving the order. Please sign and return a photo of it in advance to complete the registration process. 【Baggage Regulations】 Each traveler may carry 1 piece of luggage free of charge (carry-on size recommended). Please specify this in the "Special Requirements" field when booking. If luggage is carried temporarily without one day's prior notice, it may cause overcrowding in the vehicle and affect safety, in which case the tour guide has the right to refuse boarding, and the fee will not be refunded. 【Infant Travel Notice】 If there are infants aged 0-2 years old traveling with you who do not occupy a seat, please be sure to make a note when booking. Even if they do not occupy a seat, they must be included in the vehicle's approved passenger capacity. If not informed in advance, the tour guide has the right to refuse carriage. 【Notification Time and Method】 The supplier will send an email between 20:00 and 21:00 on the day before departure, informing you of the guide and vehicle information. The email may be mistaken for spam, so please check carefully. In case of peak season or special circumstances, the email sending time may be delayed, and the last email sent will prevail. [Meeting and Late Arrival Instructions] This activity is a carpooling trip. Please be sure to arrive at the meeting point on time. Late arrivals cannot be waited for or refunded. Any responsibilities and costs incurred as a result will be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding. [Vehicle Model and Co-traveler Language Explanation] The supplier will arrange the vehicle model based on the number of people on the day, and it is not possible to specify the vehicle type. Please be aware that you may be traveling with guests who speak other languages during the trip. 【Meeting Point Confirmation】 Please be sure to confirm the meeting point before departure. Once the meeting point is confirmed, please do not change it temporarily. If you are unable to board due to changing the meeting point for personal reasons, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding. [Seasonal Event Description] Seasonal limited events such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flowering periods, snowscapes, lantern festivals, and festive activities are susceptible to weather or other force majeure factors. If no official cancellation notice is received, the itinerary will proceed as scheduled. Please be aware that no refunds will be issued if the flowering period or scenery does not meet expectations. [Departure Time May Be Adjusted] During peak tourist season or in case of special circumstances, the itinerary's departure time may be advanced or delayed. The specific time will be based on the email notification sent the day before. Please prepare accordingly. 【Seating Arrangement Instructions】 For shared-ride tours, seating is generally arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special requests, please note them when booking. The supplier will do their best to accommodate, but the final arrangement is subject to the guide's on-site discretion. 【Itinerary Adjustment Notice】 Due to Japan's strict control over the operating hours of commercial vehicles, the attractions, transportation, and停留时间 included in the itinerary will be flexibly arranged according to the situation on the day. In case of special circumstances such as traffic jams or weather changes, the guide will reasonably adjust the order or reduce some attractions after consulting the majority's opinions. Your cooperation is appreciated. [Explanation of not being able to leave the group midway] The itinerary is a group tour activity, and you cannot leave the group midway or depart without authorization. If you choose to leave the group midway, the remaining itinerary will be considered voluntarily forfeited, and no refund will be given. Any risks or responsibilities arising from leaving the group will be borne by the individual. 【End time is for reference only】 Due to the long travel time, the return arrival time may be affected by traffic or weather. It is recommended that you avoid arranging other activities on the day the trip ends. If any losses are incurred due to delays, the supplier will not be liable for compensation. Accessibility Child seats are not available Vehicle & luggage info The operator has the right to refuse a reservation if the group size or luggage exceeds the capacity of the reserved vehicle. In this case, no refunds will be issued
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