Yamagata

When I arrived in Sendai, it hadn't snowed yet, and I thought I was doomed and could only see tree branches. But it turned out that there had been a blizzard on the mountain the day before, and the weather was great that day, so I got a spectacular view. It's definitely on my must-see list. However, the itinerary was too rushed. It took about half an hour to get up the cable car and then I had to come down, so I couldn't explore and take pictures of the beautiful scenery properly, which was a bit of a pity.

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.

I was so lucky to have met our guide, Tommy, on this two-day, one-night trip to Sendai with my mom! 🥹 He was incredibly kind and easy to get along with. Even though the itinerary was a bit rushed, he still tried his best to give us plenty of time to explore at our own pace without worrying about missing anything. He was also very helpful, arranging our accommodations and finding good restaurants near the attractions, giving us lots of practical advice that was incredibly helpful! His historical explanations were also very engaging and never boring, making the whole trip very relaxed. He was very considerate of older people, and I felt very comfortable traveling with my mom. I would definitely want to join his tours again next time! ☺️

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!

We are grateful to our Chinese-speaking tour guide for helping us with parking and purchasing tickets amidst the heavy snow, which shortened our waiting time. Since some shops in Yinchuan close at 5:30 pm, we must arrive at the hot spring street as early as possible to maximize our time for taking beautiful photos and leisurely browsing our cameras.