Tohoku

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 ❤️❤️

Joining this day tour allows you to enjoy the beauty of Ginzan Onsen and Zao Snow Trees from the comfort of your vehicle, saving you the trouble of researching transportation information. Meals are included, so you don't have to worry about food even in this remote area. The tour guide will assist you in purchasing the Zao Snow Tree cable car tickets, so there are no extra charges.

The scenery at Ginzan Onsen and Zao Snow Mountain was stunning, the lunch was very satisfying, and the tours organized by Lion Travel Japan were very reassuring. I would definitely join other tours there again if I have the chance.

Although the boat is a bit old, the boatmen are incredibly friendly and provide commentary in Chinese throughout the trip. They sell souvenirs on the return journey; you can buy everything on shore except for the black-packaged seaweed, but the prices are all the same. I recommend this boat trip for tourists; while the scenery isn't spectacular, it's a good value for money.

Our tour guide, Nanichi-san, was very responsible. Although his English was a bit difficult to understand due to his accent, it wasn't a big deal. The itinerary was well-planned, with 10-minute rest stops along the longer stretches of road for restrooms or convenience stores. The driver was very steady and easy to sleep in. Although the seats were a bit small, the minibus offered Wi-Fi. For those who wanted to participate in the fox-holding experience at the fox village, the guide helped us queue up first, so we didn't have to wait long. Lunch was at a restaurant serving Sendai specialty Shiraishi Onmen (steamed noodles), and the tempura, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), and other side dishes were also very good. As for Ginzan Onsen, there were just too many tourists that day, and it was raining, so it seems better to stay overnight if you want to take good photos.

I had originally booked a Ginzan-Za'o tour with another company, but they said the dates were canceled by the local authorities, so I couldn't go. I finally found this tour, which even included a stop in Ouchi-juku, making it more interesting! 👍 During Japan's annual holidays, traffic jams and crowds are inevitable. Our guide, Xiao Zhang, was fantastic; he was very adaptable and tried not to waste too much waiting time. The other members of our group were also quite punctual in getting on and off the bus, so it really was a fast-paced trip! 😁 The only downside was the bus seats... they were really cramped, quite uncomfortable during traffic jams... The driver was Japanese and drove very steadily.

beautiful scenery, the drivers were on time. but we did not get to go to the mountains. food options were limited

Although it was a shared tour without a guide, the driver was very friendly, the ride was smooth, and the time was well managed. The Fox Village and Zao Snow Tree cable car trip was interesting and the scenery was beautiful and spectacular; however, in winter, you need to wear enough warm clothing and hats to visit Zao Snow Tree.