Yamagata

A stunning journey, a testament to the wonders of nature. It's a pity we couldn't wait for sunrise to see the full spectacle; if we could have planned a trip early in the morning, we probably would have had a chance to see the tree ice babies bathed in sunlight!

The weather was great for the day tour. Although the snow was melting at the Ginzan Hot Springs, the overall itinerary was excellent, and the tour members were great too. There was priority access to the cable car up to the plateau at the Zao Tree Ice, but you had to queue up with everyone else to get off. Lunch was delicious, and our tour guide, Mr. Wang, was very thorough, explaining the itinerary, meeting times, and other details. Everything was well-organized. Lion Travel guarantees quality.

The charter service is very flexible and convenient, the driver drives steadily and smoothly, and the fox is super cute.

Thanks to Ashley, our trilingual guide, for leading us to the legendary Spirited Away scene and even encountering a blizzard, which added a unique touch to Ginzan Onsen. We also appreciate the driver's professionalism in taking us back to Sendai Station on time.

It's just over an hour's drive from Sendai, and the snow is well cleared. The quality of the snow at the ski resort is excellent. There are two high-speed lifts and one pair lift. There are almost no wait times for the lifts, even on holidays. The slopes are varied and can be enjoyed by skiers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The restaurant has a wide variety of dishes and portions. The lunch coupon is a great deal.

Due to weather conditions, some parts of our original itinerary could not be visited. The contact person immediately offered suggestions and discussed alternative attractions. The driver was very friendly and helpful, recommending many restaurants. This saved us the trouble of traveling and changing vehicles in the snowy winter. We were very satisfied with the experience!

I was the only Taiwanese on the bus; everyone else was Japanese, which made for a unique experience. Since most of our time was spent on the bus, even on the "Snow Monster" train, we had to make the most of our breaks to pee. Also, there aren't many places to visit in Okari-da Onsen, and some shops were closed. It might be helpful to plan ahead and decide what to eat, as meals aren't provided. Additionally, the booking dates for the itinerary aren't synchronized with Japan's schedule. If you're planning to come next year, you should check online for information about the "Snow Monster" train at Sumikawa Ski Resort to find out when KKDAY will reopen the tour.

This family trip included both the elderly and children. After assessing the transportation and the needs of the members, we decided to hire a car. The Chinese-speaking driver was very considerate and talkative. In short, everyone agreed that the trip was very worthwhile and a great experience!

The meeting point was very convenient, the tour guide was very responsible and attentive, the driver was very skilled, the itinerary was very smooth, plentiful and wonderful, a truly happy and enjoyable experience ❤️❤️