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Winter wonderland in the Northeast｜Ginzan Hot Springs, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, Onihira Edo-chu 2-day tour (including breakfast and dinner at the hot spring hotel)｜Depart from Tokyo
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Winter wonderland in the Northeast｜Ginzan Hot Springs, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, Onihira Edo-chu 2-day tour (including breakfast and dinner at the hot spring hotel)｜Depart from Tokyo

2 days
Obanazawa
€350.76 total for 2 guests
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 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: Zao Juhyo Cable Car (If you take the Zao Central Cable Car, the corresponding price difference will be refunded)
  • Admission to: Ginzan Onsen Street admission shuttle bus fee
  • English / Chinese-speaking guide
  • Dinner
  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
  • 1-night accommodation at Hotel Kameya or similar hotel

Not included: Admission to Zao Fox Village: Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,500 yen; Elementary school students and below: Free; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses

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Overview

Special note: If the Zao Ropeway is inaccessible, you will be transferred to the Zao Chuo Ropeway (with a refund of the price difference). Tohoku's Dreamy Snowscape · A fantastic journey to check in at "Spirited Away" & Fox Village in the Snow ❄️ Escape the city hustle and bustle and delve into the fairy tale world of Miyagi and Yamagata! Starting from Ginzan Onsen, wander through century-old wooden bathhouses and snowy stone streets, exploring the inspirations for "Spirited Away" and "Demon Slayer" – Notoya and Kajiya Village ✨ The snow-covered streets and gas lamps intertwine to create a tranquil and romantic winter scene ❤️ Stay overnight at Naruko Onsen Kameya Hotel, experience the "Black Hot Spring Beauty Bath" among the eight types of hot springs, and watch JR trains slowly pass by from the open-air bath, enjoying your exclusive "Railway Hot Spring Time" ♨️ Along the street, there are steaming foot baths, Kokeshi workshops, and nostalgic old shops waiting for you to explore 🎎 The next day, challenge the miracle of nature – Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters). Please be especially aware: Depending on the ropeway's operating conditions on the day, the riding time may change. If the Zao Ropeway is inaccessible, you will be transferred to the Zao Chuo Ropeway, and the corresponding price difference will be refunded. We appreciate your understanding. Take the ropeway to soar over the snowfield, and from the observation deck, get a 360° panoramic view of the "Snow Monster Army" 👹 The surreal beauty is astonishing! Don't forget to wear warm clothing to get up close and personal with the snow monsters 📸 In the afternoon, visit the super popular gathering place for cute animals, "Zao Fox Village" (Please be sure to note: Fox Village is closed on Wednesdays, and during the winter season, its operating days may be affected by daily snowfall or severe weather, making it inaccessible. In such cases, the alternative attraction will be Shiroishi Castle), and immerse yourself in the soft and fluffy world of snow with Arctic foxes and cross foxes 🦊 The plump, white fox fur balls will melt your heart instantly, and the opportunity to hold a baby fox is not to be missed! On the return journey, travel through time to the Edo-style themed rest stop, "Onihei Edo-dokoro," and savor the delicacies from the book: gamecock hotpot, soba noodles, ningyo-yaki. as if you've transformed into an Edo hero 🍜🎭 A one-stop shop to satisfy all the fantasies of foodies and history buffs! 📸 Get your camera ready and capture your Japanese winter fairy tale in the silver-white world ⛄️✨

Highlights

Ginzan Onsen Street is like a dream. Walking through the snowy streets, you feel like you are walking into the world of "Spirited Away"🏮
Stay overnight at Kameya Ryokan in Naruko Onsen, soak in the black beauty bath, and experience the healing time of railways and hot springs ♨️
Take the cable car to the top of Mount Zao, and enjoy the "snow monster"-like tree ice wonders up close. The 360-degree snow scenery is amazing❄️
Visit Zao Fox Village, meet winter-haired foxes, and enjoy the soft and healing experience of hugging little foxes🦊
Travel to the "Onihira Edo" in the Edo period and enjoy the army chicken pot, soba noodles and Ningyoyaki🍢
The snow country journey combines hot springs, food, nature and culture, and fully experience the pure white romance of the Tohoku winter🗻

What's included

Admission to: Zao Juhyo Cable Car (If you take the Zao Central Cable Car, the corresponding price difference will be refunded)
Admission to: Ginzan Onsen Street admission shuttle bus fee
English / Chinese-speaking guide
Dinner
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
1-night accommodation at Hotel Kameya or similar hotel

What's not included

Admission to Zao Fox Village: Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,500 yen; Elementary school students and below: Free
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 48 hours' notice.

Additional info

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[Special Notice]: Depending on the daily operation of the cable car, the riding time may change. If the Zao Ropeway is inaccessible, you will be transferred to the Zao Chuo Ropeway, and the corresponding price difference will be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. If on-site conditions permit, we will queue up to ride the Zao Juhyo Ropeway. [Special Notice] Fox Village is closed on Wednesdays, and may also be inaccessible due to snowfall or bad weather. In such cases, we will go to: Shiroishi Castle. [Dress Code Reminder] Please be sure to prepare for warmth and anti-slip. [Notice for Elderly and Pregnant Tourists] If the applicant is an elder over 70 years old or a pregnant woman, to ensure your safety and rights, a waiver must be signed. Please make a note in the "Special Requirements" field when placing your order, and we 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. [Notice for Infants Traveling Together] If there are infants under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat among the traveling companions, please also 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 boarding. [Notification Time and Method] We will send an email between 20:00 and 21:00 on the day before departure, informing you of the tour guide and vehicle information. The email may be mistakenly identified 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 sent shall prevail. [Meeting and Late Arrival Instructions] This activity is a shared car trip, so please be sure to arrive at the meeting point on time. Late arrivals will not be waited for or refunded, and you will be responsible for any resulting liabilities and costs. [Vehicle Type and Language Instructions] We 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 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 the car due to changing the meeting point for personal reasons, no refund will be given. [Seasonal Activity Instructions] Seasonal limited activities such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flower seasons, snowscapes, lantern festivals, and festive events are easily affected by weather or other force majeure factors. If no official cancellation notice is received, the itinerary will proceed as scheduled. If the flowering period or landscape is not as expected, no refund will be given. [Departure Time May Be Adjusted] During peak tourist season or in special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be advanced or delayed. The specific time will be based on the email notification on the day before, so please prepare in advance. [Seating Arrangement Instructions] Shared car trips generally adopt a first-come, first-served seating arrangement. If you have special requirements, please make a note when booking, and we will try our best to coordinate, but the final arrangement will be subject to the tour guide's on-site dispatch. [Itinerary Order Adjustment Instructions] Due to Japan's strict control over the use time of operating vehicles, the attractions, transportation, and停留时间 (stay time) included in the itinerary will be flexibly arranged according to the situation on the day. In case of traffic jams, weather changes, or other special circumstances, the tour guide will consult the majority opinion and reasonably adjust the order or reduce some attractions. [No Mid-trip Departure Instructions] The itinerary is a group tour activity, and you cannot leave the group in the middle of the trip or leave the group without authorization. If you choose to leave the group in the middle of the trip, the remaining itinerary will be considered voluntarily abandoned, 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 time 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 itinerary ends. Our company 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 the trip to inform you of the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day. It may be in the trash. In the peak season, the push time may be delayed, please understand. If there are 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 the trip to inform you of the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day. It may be in the trash. In the peak season, the push time may be delayed, please understand. If there are 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 Street - Check in at the bathhouse from "Spirited Away" Includes shuttle bus fee for Ginzan Onsen Street [Accommodation] 16:30, Hotel Kameya; If the room is fully booked, we will arrange a hotel of the same level, including breakfast and dinner. The pictures are for reference only. Day 2 [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, 山形蔵王の樹氷, Things to note when viewing frost trees: 1. The shape and appearance of frost trees vary depending on the weather. 2. Please view them in designated areas. (Do not cross the safety ropes.) 3. Please do not touch the frost trees directly. 4. Take precautions against the cold. 5. In extreme weather conditions, the cable car may not be available. [Attraction/experience] 13:30, 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Zaō Fox Village, Shiroishi Castle, Zao Fox Village is a winter-exclusive charming paradise where you can interact closely with fluffy and cute foxes 🦊 [Special Notice] The Fox Village is closed on Wednesdays, and the alternative destination will be Ouchi-juku; additionally, if the Fox Village is inaccessible due to snowfall or severe weather, the destination will also be Ouchi-juku. Some attractions might need to be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions [Attraction/experience] 18:00, 30 min(s), Self-guided, 鬼平江戸処, Onihira Edo-travel to the Edo period in Japan in one second You can take a short break and have a simple meal. [Return] 19:00 - 21:00, 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 Participants must be aged under 70 to take part in this activity
【Special Notice】: Depending on the cable car operation status on the day, boarding times may change. If the Zao Ropeway is inaccessible, you will be transferred to the Zao Chuo Ropeway, and the corresponding price difference will be refunded. We appreciate your understanding. If on-site conditions permit, we will queue to ride the Zao Juhyo Ropeway. 【Special Notice】Foxy Village is closed on Wednesdays, and it may not be possible to visit due to snowfall or bad weather. In that case, we will go to: Shiroishi Castle. 【Dress Tips】Please make sure to keep warm and avoid slipping. Thank you. [Notes for elderly and pregnant tourists] If you are over 70 years old or pregnant, you need to sign a waiver of liability to protect your safety and rights. Please note in the "Special Needs" column when placing an order. We will send the agreement document by email after receiving the order. Please sign in advance and take a photo and send it back to complete the registration process. [Luggage Carrying Rules] Each tourist can carry 1 piece of luggage for free (recommended to be within the size of a carry-on luggage). Please indicate in the "Special Requests" column when booking. If you carry luggage temporarily without notifying us one day in advance, it may cause congestion in the carriage and affect safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse boarding and the fee will not be refunded. [Information for infants] If there are infants under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat among your group, please be sure to note this when booking. Even if they do not occupy a seat, they must be included in the vehicle's maximum capacity. If you do not inform us in advance, the tour guide has the right to refuse to let them board. 【Notification time and method】 We will send an email between 20:00 and 21:00 the day before the trip to inform you of the tour guide and vehicle information. If you have booked a hotel pick-up package, please follow the instructions in the email and wait outside the hotel lobby at the specified time. The email may be mistakenly identified as spam, so please check it carefully. In the peak season or special circumstances, the email sending time may be delayed, and the last email will prevail. 【Meeting and lateness instructions】 This activity is a carpooling trip, please be sure to arrive at the meeting point on time. Latecomers will not be able to wait or get a refund, and the resulting responsibilities and expenses will be borne by you. Please understand. 【Vehicle Type and Language】 We will arrange the vehicle type according to the number of people on the day, and we are unable to specify the type of vehicle. Please be aware that you may travel with guests who speak other languages during the trip. 【Meeting place confirmation】 Please be sure to confirm the meeting place before departure. Once the meeting place is confirmed, please do not change it at the last minute. If you change the meeting place for personal reasons and cannot get on the bus, no refund will be given. Please understand. [Seasonal Event Description] Seasonal events such as cherry blossoms, red leaves, special flowering periods, snow scenes, lantern festivals, festivals, etc. are easily affected by weather or other force majeure. If no official cancellation notice is received, the trip will depart as usual. If the flowering period or scenery is not as expected, no refund will be made. Please be advised. [Departure time may be adjusted] During the peak tourist season or in special circumstances, the departure time may be advanced or delayed. The specific details will be notified by email the day before. Please prepare in advance. [Seating Arrangement] In principle, the seating arrangement for carpooling is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special needs, please note them when booking. We will try our best to coordinate, but the final arrangement will be subject to the on-site dispatch of the tour guide. [Adjustment of itinerary sequence] Due to Japan's strict control of the use time of operating vehicles, the attractions, transportation and stay time included in the itinerary will be flexibly arranged according to the situation on the day. In case of special circumstances such as traffic jams and weather changes, the tour guide will consult the majority and reasonably adjust the sequence or delete some attractions. Please cooperate. [No leaving the group midway] The trip is a group activity, and you cannot leave the group midway or leave the group without permission. If you choose to leave the group midway, the remaining trip will be deemed to be voluntarily abandoned and the fee will not be refunded. The risks or responsibilities caused by leaving the group are borne by the individual. [End time is for reference only] Due to the long journey, 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 there is any loss due to delay, our company 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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