Two days from Tokyo is the sensible minimum for Tohoku’s winter circuit, with a night in a hot spring inn between Zao’s snow monsters and Ginzan Onsen. Some routes add Ouchi-juku, the thatched post town where soba is eaten with a leek instead of chopsticks.
Explore Ginzan Onsen, Zao Fox Village, the Zao Chuo Ropeway and Ouchi-juku on a snowy two-day trip from Shinjuku.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Thank you to Tommy from Hong Kong for his attentive service, which made this trip more relaxed and enjoyable.”
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Review this two-day Tokyo tour to Ginzan Onsen, Zao’s snow monsters and Fox Village, with an overnight hot spring stay and practical cost tips.
★ 4.8“Tom planned the itinerary very well and was very responsible!”
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Review of this Tokyo-based winter tour to Ginzan Onsen, Zao’s snow monsters, Naruko hot springs and Fox Village, with costs and practical caveats.
★ 4.6“The tour guide was really great, and the itinerary was well arranged, with excellent time management.”
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Spend two winter days from Tokyo among Ginzan Onsen’s snowy lanes, Zao’s ice-coated trees, a mountain ryokan and, if access allows, foxes.
★ 4.5“Unfortunately, we didn't see the Zao snow monsters as expected. The tour guide was very thoughtful, and we still got to see some beautiful snow monsters, which made us very happy. Thank you, Tony Zhao! Humorous, funny, and very patient! Awesome!”
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Compare this two-day Yamagata trip from Tokyo, with Ginzan Onsen, a winery, Zao’s snow monsters, a Mogami River cruise and hot spring lodging.
★ 4.3“The tour guide is very attentive and kind, and the group members also care about each other. It is a great two-day and one-night itinerary, and you can easily complete all the places you want to go. The room in the hot spring hotel where…”
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