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Japan Tohoku Ginzan Hot Spring and Fox Village One-Day Tour｜Taisho Romantic Hall & Anime Scene Exploration・Depart from Sendai

Private Day Trips
Digital
10 hours
Japanese
  • Popular spot Miyagi Zao Fox Village, get up close and personal with cute foxes and experience a fairytale-like atmosphere
  • Take a stroll through Ginzan Onsen Street and take postcard-worthy photos
  • Round trip from Sendai, special car pick-up, save worry and effort
  • A popular photo spot, whether you are a couple, family or girlfriends, you can harvest a lot of memories

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One-day tour to Ginzan Hot Spring

Additional Info

  • We can pick you up from hotels within 2km of Sendai JR Station. If you are outside the range, please go to the designated meeting place at the station.

  • Each person can carry one piece of luggage for free (regardless of size). The excess will be charged 2,000 yen per piece and needs to be notified in the remarks.

FromNZD $193.76Per Person
Available from 26th Jul 2025

What's included in Japan Tohoku Ginzan Hot Spring and Fox Village One-Day Tour｜Taisho Romantic Hall & Anime Scene Exploration・Depart from Sendai

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

07:30

7:30-8:30 Pick-up from hotels within 2km of Sendai JR Station (Hotel and B&B pick-up package)

08:30

Sendai Station East Exit - Opposite the tourist bus parking lot Lotteria

09:50

Zao Fox Village - Unique Fox Forest (about 40 minutes, free time, ticket fee is at your own expense)

Zao Fox Village - Unique Fox Forest (about 40 minutes, free time, ticket fee is at your own expense)

Great photo spot: Fox Village is beautiful in all seasons, especially the foxes in the snow, which is one of the most popular check-in spots in Northeast China in winter.

Great photo spot: Fox Village is beautiful in all seasons, especially the foxes in the snow, which is one of the most popular check-in spots in Northeast China in winter.

Reference fee: Fox Village Tickets: Adults (middle school students and above): 1500 yen, elementary school students and below: free, but please note that 1 adult can only bring 1 child into the park. If 1 adult brings 2 children into the park, they will be denied entry. Please understand.

11:00

Lunch time: Try Shiroishi warm noodles, a specialty of the Shiroishi area in Miyagi - Shiroishi Warm Noodles Tsurigane-an (about 50 minutes, you can have lunch here, lunch expenses are at your own expense) Address: 46 Motomachi, Shiroishi, Miyagi 989-0275 Japan

Lunch time: Try Shiroishi warm noodles, a specialty of the Shiroishi area in Miyagi - Shiroishi Warm Noodles Tsurigane-an (about 50 minutes, you can have lunch here, lunch expenses are at your own expense) Address: 46 Motomachi, Shiroishi, Miyagi 989-0275 Japan
14:00

Check in at the same hot spring room as "Spirited Away" in Shiki Ginzan Hot Spring Street (about 90 minutes, free time)

Check in at the same hot spring room as "Spirited Away" in Shiki Ginzan Hot Spring Street (about 90 minutes, free time)

Taisho Romantic House - Transfer to the shuttle bus to Ginzan Hot Spring

Taisho Romantic House - Transfer to the shuttle bus to Ginzan Hot Spring

The landmark of Ginzan Onsen, Notoya Ryokan. It is said that one of the inspirations for the oil house scene in Hayao Miyazaki's animation "Spirited Away" came from the overall atmosphere of Notoya Ryokan and Ginzan Onsen.

The landmark of Ginzan Onsen, Notoya Ryokan. It is said that one of the inspirations for the oil house scene in Hayao Miyazaki's animation "Spirited Away" came from the overall atmosphere of Notoya Ryokan and Ginzan Onsen.
15:30

The day's tour ends happily and we start our return trip (about 2 to 2.5 hours by car)

18:00

Arrive at JR Sendai Station and end the day's trip happily! Guests who have booked the hotel/B&B pick-up package will be sent back to their hotel/B&B to end the trip

Known as Japan's most dreamy hot spring town, Ginzan Onsen is located in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the secret places in the hearts of Japanese travelers.
Known as Japan's most dreamy hot spring town, Ginzan Onsen is located in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the secret places in the hearts of Japanese travelers.
This place has become a hot spring photography destination that countless people dream of because of its well-preserved Taisho romantic style architecture and picturesque scenery in all seasons.
This place has become a hot spring photography destination that countless people dream of because of its well-preserved Taisho romantic style architecture and picturesque scenery in all seasons.
Ginzan Onsen is a hot spring town with a history of 500 years. The popular hot spring house "Notoya" is the prototype of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away". It was famous as a hot spring in the Edo period, and the streets and alleys still retain the style and style of the past.
Ginzan Onsen is a hot spring town with a history of 500 years. The popular hot spring house "Notoya" is the prototype of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away". It was famous as a hot spring in the Edo period, and the streets and alleys still retain the style and style of the past.
The romantic Taisho-style buildings and the wooden three-story hot spring hotels on both sides are mostly century-old buildings. When lanterns light up the streets at night, it's like traveling back to the early Showa period or the scenes of Hayao Miyazaki's animations. It is recommended that tourists take photos and check in at dusk and nightfall!
The romantic Taisho-style buildings and the wooden three-story hot spring hotels on both sides are mostly century-old buildings. When lanterns light up the streets at night, it's like traveling back to the early Showa period or the scenes of Hayao Miyazaki's animations. It is recommended that tourists take photos and check in at dusk and nightfall!
[Zao Fox Village] is the best fox-themed park in Japan and even the most special in the world, with more than 100 foxes raised in the park.
[Zao Fox Village] is the best fox-themed park in Japan and even the most special in the world, with more than 100 foxes raised in the park.
Most of these foxes move freely in a semi-open natural environment. Visitors can step into the forest-style park, keep a safe distance from them, quietly observe their behavioral habits, and even have the opportunity to capture the cute scenes of foxes playing, napping, and running.
Most of these foxes move freely in a semi-open natural environment. Visitors can step into the forest-style park, keep a safe distance from them, quietly observe their behavioral habits, and even have the opportunity to capture the cute scenes of foxes playing, napping, and running.
Experience the charm of foxes up close: Walking in the same space with the foxes is like walking into the world of "Fox Tale" or Hayao Miyazaki's animation.
Experience the charm of foxes up close: Walking in the same space with the foxes is like walking into the world of "Fox Tale" or Hayao Miyazaki's animation.
For lunch, we recommend enjoying the local specialty of Miyagi Prefecture, Shiraishi Onmen. This is a traditional thin noodle, without adding oil, soft and smooth, loved by the elders and children, and is a healthy and delicious choice (optional). The cost is at your own expense.
For lunch, we recommend enjoying the local specialty of Miyagi Prefecture, Shiraishi Onmen. This is a traditional thin noodle, without adding oil, soft and smooth, loved by the elders and children, and is a healthy and delicious choice (optional). The cost is at your own expense.

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— Itinerary Summary —

Want to experience the natural wonders and cute animals, nostalgic customs and authentic food of Tohoku in one day? This exquisite one-day tour from Sendai will take you there!

First, we went to the popular Miyagi Zao Fox Village, which is one of the few ecological parks in Japan where you can observe and photograph foxes up close. More than 100 foxes run freely in the park, just like walking into a fairy tale world. It is not only a paradise for animal lovers, but also a popular check-in spot on social media.

For lunch, we recommend enjoying the local specialty of Miyagi Prefecture, Shiroishi Onmen. This is a traditional thin noodle that is not oily and soft, and is loved by the elders and children. It is a healthy and delicious choice (you can choose whether to order it at your own expense).

In the afternoon, we will visit Ginzan Onsen, which is known as the "most beautiful hot spring town in Japan". The beautiful scenery of retro wooden hotels, snowy streets, stone bridges and streams has appeared in many movies and TV shows. You can take photos, take a walk, or enjoy foot baths and desserts at your own expense during your free time. This itinerary is suitable for independent travelers, couples, parents and children, or photography enthusiasts who want to travel around Tohoku easily. It combines nature, culture, food and healing experiences to take you to explore the different charms of Japan!

—Important Notes—

  • Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free, and the excess will be charged 2,000 yen per piece, regardless of size (please inform us in advance when registering, otherwise we will be charged on site).
  • If there is insufficient space on the bus due to the failure to inform the passenger that there will be a child aged 0-2 years old who does not occupy a seat, the passenger will be refused boarding and the fee will not be refunded.
  • The tour guide will not contact the passengers in advance. On the day of the tour, passengers must go to the meeting point on their own and report to the tour guide or staff wearing a yellow vest or holding a GOGODAY flag. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the tour guide's arrangements.
  • Driver-guide service (for a small group of 4-13 people: driver-guide service; for more than 13 people: driver + guide service).
  • Reference vehicle models: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater: Toyota HAICE or equivalent; 18-22 seater: mini bus; 22 seater and above: large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only, and the actual vehicle model will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day.

Inclusions

  • Parking fee
  • Toll fee
  • Driver
  • Transportation
  • Personal expenses
  • Dining expenses
  • Entrance fee
  • Attraction tickets
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • A minimum of 6 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 4 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 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
  • Pregnant women, High blood pressure, Heart disease
  • Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity
  • Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • This trip is a fixed-route carpooling trip. You need to share the ride with other passengers throughout the trip. You are not allowed to park outside the attractions.
  • The stay time at each attraction has been optimized. Please strictly adhere to the time to avoid affecting the overall itinerary.
  • Depending on the number of participants on the day, we may use a small car with a driver who also serves as a guide. Please cooperate with the staff throughout the trip. The driver will mainly drive and the explanation will be relatively brief.
  • Please be sure to gather on time: If you do not participate in the tour due to personal reasons (late/lost/physical discomfort, etc.), you will not be refunded. Please note that there is no refund
  • If you leave the group after the trip begins or leave the group midway, it will be deemed as giving up the service automatically and no refund will be given. (You are responsible for your own safety during the period of leaving the group)
  • The travel time may be adjusted due to force majeure such as traffic, weather, and crowd flow. In the event of delays or partial changes to the itinerary, we will not be able to request a refund or compensation based on this. Please forgive us and understand the uncertainty of the journey.
  • Traffic congestion may occur during holidays and peak periods. The driver and guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary depending on the situation. Please be mentally prepared. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
  • To maintain the cleanliness of the train, please do not eat or drink in the train. If you cause any damage, you will be charged a cleaning fee based on local standards. Please work together to create a comfortable riding environment.

Meet

Venues

  • Sendai Station East Exit Sightseeing Bus Parking Lot
    Until08:30
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Meeting / End Points

  • Zao Fox Village

Policies

Purchase Summary

【Travel conditions】

Travel origin and destination: Miyagi and Yamagata

Travel days: Round trip

Transportation: Chartered bus

Bus company name: Lixing Vision Industry Co., Ltd.

Meals: Breakfast 0 times Lunch 0 times Dinner 0 times

Accommodation facilities: None

Minimum number of people in a group: 6

Team Leader: 1

【Travel planning/implementation】

Operating company name: TUI 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: Full member of Japan Travel Industry Association

Valid Period

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

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Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point