Minamiaizu

The driver contacted us the day before to arrange the time and place. When we arrived at the meeting point, it was an Alphard, but it turned out there were only my family and I in the group, so it became a private tour. The driver was very nice and spoke Chinese. The journey was quite long, but the car was very comfortable; we could lie down and sleep. First, we went to Ouchi-juku and Ginzan-so (Ginzan Onsen). The hotel included breakfast and dinner, both of which were delicious. The showers were also great! The next day, we departed for Zao Juhyasamaja (Mongolian Snow Mountain). We needed to buy cable car tickets in advance, otherwise we would have to wait a while. We were very lucky to see this option; otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to get a room at all.

Our tour guide, Mr. Jinlong, provided excellent service and detailed explanations. The driver was highly skilled; he drove for a long time, but the ride was very smooth, allowing us to rest comfortably on the bus!

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.