[Winter Limited Time Offer] 2-Day Tohoku Tour of Japan | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Snowflakes, Tateyama-ji Temple (Departing from Sendai)

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[Winter Limited Time Offer] 2-Day Tohoku Tour of Japan | Ginzan Onsen, Zao Snowflakes, Tateyama-ji Temple (Departing from Sendai)

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Two-day tour of Northeast China, 2 people per room (guaranteed admission to the Zao Cable Car)

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Children aged 4 and above must occupy a seat or bed and are charged the same price as adults.


If you are traveling with children aged 0-3 years old (not occupying seats or beds), please inform us in advance when booking.


The rooms are mainly for 2-3 people. We do not provide Family Room or room sharing services. Please understand.


Accommodation includes buffet breakfast but not dinner.


Includes
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation fare
  • Breakfast

Excludes
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fee
  • Attraction tickets
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Cancellation Policy
  • Designated handling fee

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USD 235.13

Northeast China 2-day tour package (2 people per room)

Free cancellation
Manual confirmation

Children aged 4 and above must occupy a seat or bed and are charged the same price as adults.


If you are traveling with children aged 0-3 years old (not occupying seats or beds), please inform us in advance when booking.


The rooms are mainly for 2-3 people. We do not provide Family Room or room sharing services. Please understand.


Accommodation includes buffet breakfast but not dinner.


Includes
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation fare
  • Breakfast

Excludes
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fee
  • Attraction tickets
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Cancellation Policy
  • Designated handling fee

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USD 210.8

Two-Day Tohoku Tour (1 person, 1 room) (Guaranteed Zao Ropeway Admission)

Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
Includes
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation fare

Excludes
  • Personal expenses
  • Attraction tickets
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Cancellation Policy
  • Designated handling fee

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USD 275.66

Two-Day Northeast Tour (1 person, 1 room plan)

Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
Includes
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation fare

Excludes
  • Personal expenses
  • Entrance fee
  • Attraction tickets
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Cancellation Policy
  • Designated handling fee

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USD 251.34

Highlights

  • Strolling through the nostalgic streets of Ginzan Onsen, admiring the romantic scenery of wooden inns reflected in the stream, feels like stepping into a dreamlike world straight out of an anime.
  • Take the Zao Ropeway to the summit and overlook the "Ice Tree Spectacle," a spectacle that resembles a fantasy world, experiencing a breathtaking view that can only be felt in winter.
  • Check into a comfortable hotel and fully enjoy a two-day, one-night in-depth tour of Northeast China.

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- Attraction Introduction -


  • Ginzan Onsen

Ginzan Onsen, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is named after the silver mine
discovered there over 500 years ago. It retains a strong nostalgic atmosphere,
with wooden onsen ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) lining the stream. At
night, gaslights illuminate the streets, creating a rustic and romantic
ambiance. Ginzan Onsen was not only the filming location for the classic
Japanese drama "Oshin," but is also rumored to be the inspiration for the
bathhouse in the anime "Spirited Away." Every winter, the snow-covered scenery
and retro architecture create a dreamlike world, attracting countless
travelers.


  • Yamagata Zao Tree Ice

Zao Snow Trees are one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the Tohoku
region during winter. Because Mount Zao is near the Sea of ​​Japan, the
northwest monsoon causes cold water droplets in the air to condense on the
coniferous forests, which, when covered with thick snow, create unique "snow
monster" shapes. As you ascend in the cable car, a silvery-white world unfolds
before your eyes, revealing the magnificent snow tree spectacle. It's a
breathtaking display of nature's artistry, a unique sight only visible in
winter!


  • Tateishiji Temple

Located in Yamagata Prefecture, Tateshō-ji Temple, also known as "Yama-ji," is
an ancient Tendai sect temple built in 860 AD. The temple is built along a
mountainside, requiring visitors to ascend approximately 1,000 stone steps.
The path is lined with lush forests and offers fresh air, considered a sacred
journey where "every step leads to a pure land." Upon reaching the top of the
Great Hall, one can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the entire Yamagata
Basin, making it one of the must-visit attractions for many travelers,
representing the essence of the Tohoku region.


- Itinerary Introduction -


Day 1


Departure from Sendai Station at 10:10 (The tour guide will be waiting at the
meeting point with an easygo flag).


10:30-12:30 Sendai Grand View (Lunch at your own expense)


14:30-17:00 Ginzan Onsen(Ginzan Onsen town shuttle bus, fare to be paid by the
passenger)


Stops at Sendai Station at 19:00 (for day-trip passengers only).


19:30 Check in to Route Inn Rifu or a hotel of similar standard (breakfast
included, dinner not included)


Day 2


Enjoy a buffet breakfast at 6:30.


Depart from the hotel at 8:00 AM


8:30 Stop at Sendai Station (for day-trip passengers only)


9:30-10:30 Baozhushan Lishi Temple (mountain temple) (no worship fee included)


12:00-16:00 Zao Cable Car (ticket not included, payment to be made on-site)


18:30 Return to Sendai Station, end of trip.


※ The itinerary may be adjusted according to the cable car reservation time;
if the Zao Cable Car is closed, you will take the Central Cable Car instead.
We apologize for the inconvenience.


*Guaranteed admission to the Zao Ropeway is available on select dates. Passengers may also choose the "Guaranteed Admission" package.


-Special Notes-


  • If you are traveling with an infant under 3 years old, please inform us when booking.


  • It is not recommended for people over 80 years of age with mobility issues or those with serious illnesses to participate.


Itinerary

  • 10:00

    Meet at the sightseeing bus stop at the East Exit of Sendai Station and look for the guide holding the EASYGO flag
  • 10:10

    Depart from the sightseeing bus stop at Sendai Station's East Exit
  • 10:30

    Sendai Daikannon-mae (stay for about 2 hours, lunch at your own expense)
  • 14:30

    Ginzan Onsen(approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes stay; shuttle bus fare is at your own expense)
  • Ginzan Onsen Street

  • 19:00

    Stop at Sendai Station (for day trip passengers only)
  • 19:30

    Accommodation at Hotel Route Inn Rifu or similar hotel (breakfast included, dinner not included)
  • 06:30

    Enjoy a buffet breakfast
  • 08:00

    Departure from the hotel
  • 08:30

    Stop at Sendai Station (only for day trip passengers)
  • 09:30

    Ryuzan-ji Temple (approximately 1 hour stay, entrance fee not included)
  • 12:00

    Zao Tree Ice (approximately 4 hours stay, cable car ticket not included)
  • ※ The itinerary may be adjusted according to the cable car reservation time. If the Zao Cable Car is suspended, you will take the Chuo Cable Car instead. Please note that

  • 18:30

    Return to Sendai Station, the tour ends

Customer reviews

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Kay Siew

The trip was good and the driver really did his job very well in sending us to our location timely. Tour guide needs to further improve his communication with travellers.

Additional information

Purchase Notice

【Travel Conditions】

Travel origin and destination: Tokyo and Yamagata

Travel duration: 1 night and 2 days

Transportation: Chartered bus

Bus company name: スカイ観光バス Co., Ltd./Gunma セイワ観光 Co., Ltd./スターバス Co., Ltd./KEY Co., Ltd. JAPAN/ニューhengjong/Oshima Kanko Co., Ltd./Nisshin Kanko Co., Ltd./Yahagi Kanko Co., Ltd.

Meals: Breakfast (depending on the plan) Lunch (0) Dinner (0)

Accommodation: Hotel Route Inn Rifu or similar

Minimum group size: 15

Team leader: 1

【Travel Planning/Implementation】

Name of the operating company: J&R Tokyo Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Address: 〒163-1309 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

License Number: Osaka Prefecture Governor's Travel Business Registration No. 2-2181

Travel Association Name: Regular member of the Japan Travel Association (Osaka Branch)

Regular member of the Osaka Prefecture Travel Agents Association

JATA is a cooperating member

Reminders
A minimum of 15 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 14 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 12:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Acrophobia, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Vehicles will be arranged based on the number of people and the amount of luggage. Please note that we cannot specify the vehicle.
The itinerary is subject to change based on traffic and weather conditions. Transportation arrangements, tours, and duration of stays are subject to actual conditions on the day.
If you are seriously late for the bus due to personal reasons and miss the departure time, it will be deemed that the guest has given up the trip and no refund will be given.
The bus may arrive late due to traffic or weather conditions. Please allow ample time for transfers if you need to take other forms of transportation on your return trip.
If you are traveling with free children, please indicate this in advance when booking. Otherwise, they may not be able to board due to on-site conditions.
Please understand that this itinerary may be combined with a day tour group.
Please keep your mobile phone open during your trip so that the relevant reception staff can contact you.
During a group trip, you are not allowed to leave the group early or midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the unfinished part will be deemed to be abandoned by you and no refund will be given. Tourists are responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group or leaving the group. Please understand.
Failure to arrive at the meeting point on time will be considered a no-show and no refund will be given.
The itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic or weather conditions. If the Zao Cable Car is out of service, the Chuo Cable Car will be used instead. Thank you for your understanding.
Please look for the Easy Go sign when gathering.
Emergency contact information on that day: 050-5490-1233.
Ginzan Onsen experiences heavy snowfall in winter (mid-December to March), with the coldest period being from early January to mid-February, with temperatures ranging from approximately 0°C to -5°C.
Temperatures can drop in the morning and evening, so be sure to bring warm clothing such as a down jacket, hat, gloves, thick socks, and a hand warmer. Snow boots or waterproof, non-slip shoes are highly recommended.
It is recommended to bring a power bank as low temperatures will shorten the battery life of your phone.
There is a free "Waraku Foot Bath" in Ginzan Onsen Street. If you want to experience it, it is recommended to bring your own towel.
The ultraviolet rays from the Zao Hydrangea trees are strong during the day, so it is recommended to bring sunglasses.
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