Zao Snow Monsters Illumination & Ginzan Onsen 2-Day Tour from Tokyo by Bullet Train
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Zao Snow Monsters Illumination & Ginzan Onsen 2-Day Tour from Tokyo by Bullet Train
Next available dates
Fri
23 Jan
Sat
24 Jan
Fri
30 Jan
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3 People / 1 Room Join-in Tour (Price per person)
Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
- Child and infant rates apply only when sharing a room with at least two adults.
- For children aged 0–2 years, an additional facility usage fee of 2,000 yen (excluding tax) will be charged directly at Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel.
- Please ensure that the number of infants does not exceed the number of adults when making your reservation
- If a minor (under 18) participates alone, with friends, or accompanying someone other than a guardian, parental consent is required. A "Consent Form" must be submitted after completing your application. Please fill out the necessary details and submit the form. Note that without this submission, departure may not be possible.
From
MYR 2,099.91
1 Person / 1 Room Join-in Tour
Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
- Child and infant rates apply only when sharing a room with at least two adults.
- For children aged 0–2 years, an additional facility usage fee of 2,000 yen (excluding tax) will be charged directly at Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel.
- Please ensure that the number of infants does not exceed the number of adults when making your reservation
- If a minor (under 18) participates alone, with friends, or accompanying someone other than a guardian, parental consent is required. A "Consent Form" must be submitted after completing your application. Please fill out the necessary details and submit the form. Note that without this submission, departure may not be possible.
From
MYR 2,232.82
4-5 People / 1 Room Join-in Tour (Price per person)
Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
- Child and infant rates apply only when sharing a room with at least two adults.
- For children aged 0–2 years, an additional facility usage fee of 2,000 yen (excluding tax) will be charged directly at Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel.
- Please ensure that the number of infants does not exceed the number of adults when making your reservation
- If a minor (under 18) participates alone, with friends, or accompanying someone other than a guardian, parental consent is required. A "Consent Form" must be submitted after completing your application. Please fill out the necessary details and submit the form. Note that without this submission, departure may not be possible.
From
MYR 2,073.33
2 People / 1 Room Join-in Tour (Price per person)
Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
- Child and infant rates apply only when sharing a room with at least two adults.
- For children aged 0–2 years, an additional facility usage fee of 2,000 yen (excluding tax) will be charged directly at Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel.
- Please ensure that the number of infants does not exceed the number of adults when making your reservation
- If a minor (under 18) participates alone, with friends, or accompanying someone other than a guardian, parental consent is required. A "Consent Form" must be submitted after completing your application. Please fill out the necessary details and submit the form. Note that without this submission, departure may not be possible.
From
MYR 2,099.91
Highlights
Embrace the magic of a Tohoku winter on this 2-day guided journey by Shinkansen. Watch the illuminated Zao Snow Monsters glow against the night sky, wander the storybook streets of Ginzan Onsen, and soak up warm hospitality with an overnight stay at Kaminoyama Onsen in Yamagata. This is a Japanese-language tour with an English-speaking assistant, so you can relax and enjoy while still getting helpful support.
Ride the Zao Ropeway to fields of frost-clad trees, stroll past wooden ryokan lit by gas lamps in a Taisho-era townscape, and visit Kumano Taisha, famed as the “Ise Shrine of Tohoku.” Along the way, shop for local specialties and savor buffet meals at a classic hot-spring hotel. It’s the ultimate winter escape—scenic, cozy, and effortlessly convenient by bullet train.
- Zao Snow Monsters Light-up: Ascend by ropeway to see spectacular, color-lit frost-covered trees at night.
- Ginzan Onsen Walk: Spend ~2 hours exploring a romantic, snow-dusted hot-spring town of historic wooden inns.
- Kaminoyama Onsen Stay: Overnight at Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel with buffet dinner and breakfast.
- Kumano Taisha Visit: Pray for good relationships at the “Ise of Tohoku” and hunt for the three hidden rabbit carvings.
- Easy Rail Travel: Smooth round-trip by Shinkansen—outbound to Fukushima, return from Sendai—with air-conditioned bus transfers.
Itinerary
Tokyo / Ueno / Omiya → Fukushima → Kaminoyama Onsen → Zao (Light-up)
Meet at Tokyo Station (Yaesu North Exit, 1F)
Meeting 45 mins before departureTicket HandoutCheck in with the tour conductor outside the Yaesu North Exit ticket gate; receive outbound JR tickets.Shinkansen to Fukushima Station(Pass by)
Reserved SeatRailDepart from your selected station by Tohoku Shinkansen (reserved seat). Departure windows—Tokyo 8:50–10:00 AM, Ueno 9:00–10:10 AM, Omiya 9:20–10:20 AM.Yoneori Kanko Center
~30 minsShoppingShopping stop for Yamagata specialties.Kumano Taisha Shrine
~30 minsCultural StopVisit the “Ise Shrine of Tohoku” and look for the hidden rabbits for good luck.Arrive Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel (Kaminoyama Onsen)
Check-inOnsen StayCheck in; hotel surrounded by a vast Japanese garden built around the former outer moat of Tsukioka Castle.Zao Ropeway (Snow Monsters Light-up)
~1 hr 30 minsRopewayRide the ropeway to view illuminated frost-covered trees (best viewing late Jan–late Feb).Dinner & Hot Spring
Dinner IncludedOnsenBuffet dinner at the hotel; enjoy a relaxing soak in the onsen.
Kaminoyama Onsen → Ginzan Onsen → Sendai → Tokyo / Ueno / Omiya
Hotel Breakfast
Breakfast IncludedEnjoy a buffet breakfast at Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel.Ginzan Onsen
~2 hoursFree TimeFree time to explore the nostalgic hot-spring town; lunch on your own. Stay length may vary due to weather or shuttle congestion.Taisho Roman Museum (Shopping Stop)
ShoppingBrowse local goods before departure.Shinkansen from Sendai Station(Pass by)
Reserved SeatRailReturn by Tohoku Shinkansen (reserved seat) to your selected station. Arrival windows—Omiya 6:10–7:40 PM, Ueno 6:30–7:50 PM, Tokyo 6:30–8:00 PM.
What's included
INCLUDED
Round trip Shinkansen bullet train (reserved seat)
Air-conditioned bus
Accommodation (Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel or equivalent)
Admission fee(s) per itinerary
Dinner (buffet) on Day 1
Breakfast (buffet) on Day 2
Japanese guide
English-speaking assistant
Round-trip transportation per itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
Personal expenses and items not mentioned
Additional information
Operating Hours
- Tour operates in winter; Zao Snow Monsters best viewing typically late January to late February.
- Meeting time is 45 minutes before your train’s departure time.
Meeting Point & Pickup Information
- Meeting Point: Outside Yaesu North Exit ticket gate, 1st floor of Tokyo Station (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005).
- After check-in, proceed through the ticket gate and board the train on your own.
- Outbound boarding alternatives (same station required for return): Ueno or Omiya—inform at booking.
Must Know
- This is a Japanese tour with an English-speaking assistant.
- Itinerary, train names/numbers, and times may change due to railway schedules, weather, or road conditions.
- Bookings accepted until 5:00 PM, 7 days before departure.
- Zao Ropeway may be suspended in bad weather; in that case, you will go directly to the hotel and the ropeway fare will be refunded.
- Snow scenery and the appearance of Snow Monsters depend on weather and may not be visible.
- Stay time at Ginzan Onsen may be shortened due to weather or shuttle bus congestion.
- No refunds for late arrival; alternative transport at your own expense.
- Smoking is prohibited on trains and buses; seats are assigned and specific requests (e.g., window/aisle) cannot be guaranteed.
Eligibility
- Open to participants able to board trains/buses and walk in winter conditions.
- Tour language: Japanese with English-speaking assistant.
Child Policy
- Children aged 1–2: Facility fee of JPY 2,000 (tax excluded) charged on-site at Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel.
- All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
What to Bring
- Valid photo ID (passport or government-issued ID)
- E-voucher (mobile) for check-in
- Waterproof, windproof outerwear (jacket & pants)
- Insulated, waterproof boots with good grip
- Warm hat and scarf covering ears
- Gloves and thick socks
- Sunglasses or snow goggles (for wind/snow glare)
Booking Confirmation
- Train tickets and limited express tickets are handed to you by the tour conductor on the day of departure.
- If the train name is not confirmed at booking, you will be notified by email no later than 14 days before departure.
- For en-route boarders (Ueno/Omiya), the group representative will be contacted by phone by the day before with boarding procedures.
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund will be processed if cancelled at least 22 days before date of selection.
- 80% refund will be processed if cancelled at least 9 days before date of selection.
- 70% refund will be processed if cancelled at least 3 days before date of selection.
- 60% refund will be processed if cancelled at least 2 days before date of selection.
- 50% refund will be processed if cancelled anytime before date of selection.
- No refund will be processed if cancelled on the activity date.
Voucher Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Show your e-voucher at the designated meeting point to the tour conductor.
- After check-in, proceed through the ticket gate and board the train on your own.
Location
Address
Tokyo Station (Yaesu North Exit, 1F), 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
Provider
H.I.S. CO., LTD.
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