2-Day Tohoku Tour | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, and Onidaira Edo Area | Optional Cable Car Ride + Hot Spring Hotel Accommodation | Departs from Tokyo
2-Day Tohoku Tour | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Ice Trees, Fox Village, and Onidaira Edo Area | Optional Cable Car Ride + Hot Spring Hotel Accommodation | Departs from Tokyo
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Highlights
- Explore two popular winter destinations in Yamagata and Miyagi from Tokyo
- Take a cable car ride and enjoy the rare sight of "Hydrome Monsters"
- Experience the dreamy snowy hot springs of Ginzan Onsen, a romantic hot spring resort reminiscent of anime.
- The same hot spring room as "Spirited Away" - Check in at Ginzan Onsen and travel through Hayao Miyazaki's fairy tale world
- Get up close and personal with the adorable Zao Fox Village, a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities.
- Includes one night's accommodation at a selected hot spring hotel, with authentic Japanese dinner and breakfast
- Visit the popular rest spot "Onihira Edo-no-ku" and experience the charm of the Edo period
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—Itinerary Introduction—
Depart from Tokyo for a two-day trip to explore the snowy country of Tohoku.
On the first day, we headed to Ginzan Onsen, a dreamy winter destination. The
retro hot spring town, bathed in snow, resembles a movie set and is a must-see
winter destination. The popular Notoya hot springs were the inspiration for
Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away."
Stay overnight at the renowned Naruko Onsen Kameya Onsen Hotel in Miyagi
Prefecture. Relax, soak in the hot springs, admire the snow, and enjoy a
delicious Japanese dinner and breakfast, allowing you to experience authentic
hot spring lodging culture.
On the second day, your itinerary will take you to Zao Juhyo, known as the
"Forest of Snow Monsters," where you'll enjoy breathtaking snowy scenery
aboard a cable car. You'll then visit Zao Fox Village for photos and
interactions with adorable foxes. On the return trip, you'll visit the popular
Edo-style rest stop, Onihira Edokoro, for a delicious meal, drinks, and
shopping.
※ The itinerary order may be adjusted according to weather or traffic
conditions to ensure overall smoothness and safety. Thank you for your
understanding.
※ Includes cable car ticket (select plans) + hot spring accommodation +
breakfast and dinner. Experience the essence of winter in Tohoku without the
hassles of transportation and ticket purchases!
※ Fox Village is closed on Wednesdays and will be visited at Ouchi-juku.
During the winter months, Fox Village may be temporarily closed due to snow or
inclement weather. In such cases, the visitor will be directed to Ouchi-juku.
【Ginzan Hot Spring Street】
The popular local hot spring resort "Notoya" served as the inspiration for
Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away." Renowned as a therapeutic hot spring during
the Edo period, the streets and alleys still retain the charm of those days. A
stroll through the hot spring district is undoubtedly a great way to enjoy a
foot bath or shared bath. At the entrance to the hot spring district, there's
a free "Waraku Foot Bath." After a long walk in the snow, your feet will
inevitably get cold. Here, you can simply remove your shoes and socks, soak
your feet in the hot springs, and admire the snowy scenery. It's truly
relaxing.
【Zao Juhyo】
Take the ropeway to the foot of Mount Zao, where you'll get a closer look at
the stunning frost-covered trees. Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from the
cable car! Get up close and personal with the frost trees on the mountaintop!
Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from the summit observatory! Enjoy the
tranquility of the mountaintop restaurant!
※If the Zao Ropeway cannot be used due to long lines or the facility not
accepting reservations, we will transfer to the Zao Chuo Ropeway and refund
the corresponding fare difference. Please understand.
- Things to note when viewing frost-covered trees:
1. The shape and appearance of juhyo vary depending on the weather.
2. For customer safety and to protect the frost trees, please view them in
designated areas. (Do not cross the safety ropes.)
3. Juhyo is a precious natural phenomenon. Please do not touch it directly.
4. Take precautions against the cold.
5. The cable car may be suspended due to rain, dense fog, thunderstorms,
strong winds, etc. Please note that the mountaintop observatory may also be
closed. Tickets will be refunded in the event of a cable car suspension.
—Important Notes—
Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free, with no size limit. If you bring two or more pieces of luggage, an additional luggage fee of 2,000 yen per piece will be charged, and you need to inform us in advance.
Infants aged 0-2 years old who do not occupy a bed or include meals will be charged a hotel facility fee. Please inform us in advance. If you fail to inform us and the bus is overcrowded, the driver or guide has the obligation to refuse boarding. Children aged 3 and above will be charged the same price as adults.
Driver-guide service: Small groups of 1-13 people; Driver + guide service: Bus groups of 14-45 people, the actual number of people will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day.
Reference vehicle types: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard or similar; 9-14 seater: Toyota HAICE or similar; 18-22 seater: minibus; 22 seater and above: large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only, and the actual vehicle type will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on that day.
Itinerary
07:00
7:00-7:30 Pickup at hotels in 7 districts of Tokyo: (1. Shinjuku District 2. Chiyoda District 3. Chuo District 4. Taito District 5. Minato District 6. Shibuya District 7. Bunkyo District. Hotel addresses in the above areas need to be double-checked to see if they are within the pickup area.) The order and time of pick-up will be arranged by the driver and guide based on the distance of the drive. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver and guide's arrangements.07:00
Depart from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit07:30
Depart from Tokyo MODE Gakuen14:00
Ginzan Onsen Street (approximately 90 minutes, free time available, may be extended to 120 minutes depending on traffic conditions and other circumstances)In Ginzan Onsen Street, you can not only soak in the hot springs, but also enjoy a variety of retro snacks: specialty tempura soba, handmade dumplings, hot spring boiled eggs, mulled wine and Showa-style hand-poured coffee.
The greatest pleasure of strolling through the hot springs is of course soaking in the foot bath or the shared bath. The "Warakura Foot Bath" at the entrance to the hot springs is free. After walking in the snow for a long time, your feet will inevitably get cold. Soaking your feet in the hot spring while enjoying the snowy scenery is really a pleasant experience.
15:30
Departure: Naruko Onsen - Kameya Onsen Hotel or other similar hotels (approximately 1 hour)18:40
End today's trip and check into Kameya Hotel (or other hotels of the same level)Japanese traditional hot spring hotel: Kameya Hotel (photos are for reference only, please refer to the actual location)
Rooms at Kameya Hotel (the pictures are for reference only, the actual rooms are subject to change)
The hotel's hot springs include both open-air and indoor hot springs. The water is known as "Beauty Hot Spring," a superior quality that helps beautify and cleanse the skin. (Images are for reference only, actual conditions are subject to change.)
Dinner at the hotel (photos are for reference only, actual meal is subject to change) Dinner will be authentic North Eastern kaiseki cuisine, emphasizing seasonal ingredients. If you arrive late due to road conditions or other special reasons, a lunch box will be provided.
08:00
After breakfast, we will start our second day's itinerary. ※ Breakfast will be at the hotel. Head to Zao Juhyo Ropeway10:00
Zao Juhyo - Experience the Spectacular Spectacle of the Million Snow Monsters (approximately 2 hours, including cable car fare) *If the Zao Cable Car is too crowded and you are unable to enter, you will be transferred to the Zao Central Cable Car and the corresponding fare difference will be refunded. Thank you for your understandingThe Zao Juhyo (ice trees) are one of the most representative natural landscapes of Zao Mountain in winter. In the severe winter, the fir trees on the mountain gradually form a thick shell of ice and snow under the interweaving of snow and strong winds, forming tall and strange "juhyo monsters", like a group of giant beasts in the snow.
Take a cable car ride and admire this stunning scenery that only exists in extremely cold climates
13:30
Zao Fox Village (approx. 60 minutes, entrance fee not included) Fox Village is closed on Wednesdays. We will then proceed to Ouchi-juku instead. Fox Village may also be temporarily closed due to snowfall or severe weather. In such cases, we will proceed to Ouchi-juku instead.There are more than 100 foxes of 7 species, including northern foxes, cross foxes, and Arctic foxes. In addition to feeding and photographing wild foxes, you can also hold a baby fox.
13:31
Ouchi-juku (This is the place we will visit when Fox Village is closed.) Ouchi-juku is one of the best-preserved post station villages from the Edo period in Japan. It still retains the traditional street scene of thatched-roof houses. In winter, the roofs are covered with snow. Ouchi-juku presents a different kind of ancient beauty in each season.18:00
Onihira Edo (special service area, about 30 minutes, including time for self-service meals)Guiping special food
19:30
Arrive at JR Tokyo Station's Marunouchi North Exit/Tokyo Mode Gakuen/Hotel/B&B, and enjoy the day's fun!Guests who book a get-on/get-off package can end their trip at Tokyo Station or Shinjuku.
Guests who have booked a hotel/homestay transfer package please wait for the shuttle bus to arrive and then be taken back to the hotel/homestay to conclude the trip.
The above itinerary is for reference only. The attractions, tour sequence and time may be changed according to the situation on the day.
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【Travel Conditions】
Travel origin and destination: Tokyo, Fukushima, and Yamagata
Travel duration: 2 days
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus company name: Reisei Tourism Industry Co., Ltd.
Meals: 1 breakfast, 0 lunches, 1 dinner
Accommodation: 1 night at a hot spring hotel
Minimum group size: 4
Team leader: 1
Tour guide: 0
【Travel Planning/Implementation】
Operating company name: TuYi Group Japan Co., Ltd.
Address: 722 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
License exemption number: Shizuoka Prefecture Governor Registration Travel Industry No. 2-633
Travel Industry Association Name: Regular member of Japan Travel Industry Association
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AUD 363.87
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