In deep winter Ginzan Onsen’s balconies carry a thick load of snow and the river steams below the little bridges. Pair it with Zao’s ice-coated trees on the same day and you’ve seen the two scenes that sell Tohoku winters.
Visit Ginzan Onsen, Zao Okama and the Zao Ropeway from Sendai in one full day, with lunch, mountain views and seasonal tour options.
Most Popular★ 4.6“Great value for money! Tour guide Xiao Yang was very responsible and humorous. I'd give him two extra stars.”
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155 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $113.69
Compare Zao’s winter snow monsters with Ginzan Onsen on a long, organized day trip from Sendai, with group ropeway access and extra fees to plan for.
★ 4.8“We really enjoyed our tour to Ginzan Onsen and Zao Onsen to see the snow monsters. Mr. Azumi was our fantastic English speaking guide. I didn't get the names of the other guide and our driver but they were also fantastic. This was a very…”
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51 reviewsFrom $125.05
Compare Ginzan Onsen, Zao’s winter snow monsters, and Fox Village on a Sendai day trip, with practical advice on costs, timing, queues, and transport.
★ 4.2“We met the driver at Sendai Station. We had some trouble figuring out how to get from the West side of the station to East side to meet them, so leave a little extra time beyond what Google Maps says you need. The driver does…”
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26 reviewsFrom $125.79
Pair Ginzan Onsen’s snowy streets with Zao’s winter peaks, a fox village visit, and a ryokan stay on this two-day trip from Tokyo.
★ 4.0“Taking the day trip allowed for a comfortable five-hour ride to Checheng, with relaxing on the bus and enjoying breakfast. We stopped at one or two rest stops along the way, and the driver drove quietly and safely the entire time, even with a lot…”
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8 reviewsFrom $191.35
Explore Japan's snowy landscapes, relax in historic hot springs, and marvel at the Snow Monsters on this full-day tour from Sendai with stunning views and delicious food.
★ 4.7“Excelente tour desde Sendai. Lamentablemente por condiciones climáticas adversas no pudimos observar los mounstros de nieve, pero los guías intentaron hacer todo lo posible para lograrlo, fueron bastante atentos.”
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4 reviews11 hoursFrom $167by LION TRAVEL JAPAN Co. Ltd.