A reborn "winter journey" where nature and mountain worship come together (Nishikawa Town, Yamagata)
- The entire trip will be taken by private chartered taxi from the departure and arrival points.
- An interpreting tour guide is included throughout the entire trip.
- A private space where you can rent out the ice bar.
- Comes with a souvenir box of agate and other craft items.
- Improve your spirit through waterfall training, enjoy the snow to your heart's content, and savour Yamagata cuisine!
Product Info
A tour to enjoy the snow in Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture, the area with the heaviest snowfall in Japan.
There will be snowshoe trekking, playing in the snow at Gassan Snow Land, and, as the title suggests, building a snow castle - it's truly a snow-filled experience.
An interpreter guide will be provided for the entire trip, and you can enjoy a private space in a private chartered taxi.
Plan 1 (Yamagata Airport)
Day 1 10:00 Depart Yamagata Airport ※Meet up with the interpreter guide
11:00 Change into white clothing at your accommodation
11:30-14:00 Experience waterfall asceticism at Ubazawa (Shizu, Nishikawa Town), snowshoe trekking *After trekking, you can experience waterfall asceticism before eating your lunch (if you wish).
* Lunch will be served in the forest on the way (in case of bad weather, lunch will be served at accommodations, etc.)
*The Ubazawa area is difficult for beginners, so we recommend the Yumiharidaira course to customers who are not used to snow.
14:30-16:30 Gassan Shizu Onsen (Shizu, Nishikawa Town) Snow Castle Construction
16:30 Check-in at Tsutaya
18:00 Dinner at the inn Dinner menu: Gassan Wagyu beef sukiyaki, grilled Mori no Iwana mushrooms, sesame tofu, etc. *The menu may be subject to change.
19:00 Experience the Snow Castle ice bar. Relax in the inn's famous hot springs and sauna.
Day 2 9:00 Check out of Tsutaya
9:30-11:30 Play in the snow at Gassan Snow Land (Gassanzawa, Nishikawa Town)
12:00-14:30 Dewaya (Mazawa, Nishikawa-machi) Chef's Table
14:45-16:15 Special private tour of Tamaya Noodle Factory (souvenir included) *Shopping at Nishikawa Roadside Station is also available upon request
17:00 Arrive at Yamagata Airport *Interpreter guide ends here
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Plan 2 (Yamagata Station)
Day 1 10:20 Depart Yamagata Station *Meet up with the guide at the ticket gate
11:10 Change into white clothing at your accommodation
11:10-14:00 Experience waterfall asceticism at Ubazawa (Shizu, Nishikawa Town), snowshoe trekking *After trekking, you can experience waterfall asceticism before eating your lunch (if you wish).
* Lunch will be served in the forest on the way (in case of bad weather, lunch will be served at accommodations, etc.)
*The Ubazawa area is difficult for beginners, so we recommend the Yumiharidaira course for those who are not used to snow.
14:30-16:30 Gassan Shizu Onsen (Shizu, Nishikawa Town) Snow Castle Construction
16:30 Check-in at Tsutaya
18:00 Dinner at the inn Dinner menu: Gassan Wagyu beef sukiyaki, grilled Mori no Iwana mushrooms, sesame tofu, etc. *The menu may be subject to change.
19:00 Experience the Snow Castle ice bar. Relax in the inn's famous hot springs and sauna.
Day 2 9:00 Check out of Tsutaya
9:30-11:30 Play in the snow at Gassan Snow Land (Gassanzawa, Nishikawa Town)
12:00-14:30 Dewaya (Mazawa, Nishikawa-machi) Chef's Table
14:45-16:15 Special private tour of Tamaya Noodle Factory (souvenir included) *Shopping at Nishikawa Roadside Station is also available upon request
17:05 Yamagata Station *The guide will escort you to the ticket gate
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Plan 3 (Sendai Airport) 2 nights, 3 days
Day 1 15:30 Sendai Airport *Meet up with the interpreter guide
17:30 Dewaya Check-in
18:00 Dinner
Day 2 9:00 Change into white clothing at your accommodation
10:00 Check out from Dewaya
11:00-14:00 Experience waterfall asceticism at Ubazawa (Shizu, Nishikawa Town), snowshoe trekking *After trekking, you can experience waterfall asceticism before eating your lunch (if you wish).
* Lunch will be served in the forest on the way (in case of bad weather, lunch will be served at accommodations, etc.)
*The Ubazawa area is difficult for beginners, so we recommend the Yumiharidaira course to customers who are not used to snow.
14:30-16:30 Gassan Shizu Onsen (Shizu, Nishikawa Town) Snow Castle Construction
16:30 Check-in at Tsutaya
18:00 Dinner at the inn Dinner menu: Gassan Wagyu beef sukiyaki, grilled Mori no Iwana mushrooms, sesame tofu, etc. *The menu may be subject to change.
19:00 Experience the Snow Castle ice bar. Relax in the inn's famous hot springs and sauna.
Day 3 9:00 Check out of Tsutaya
9:30-11:30 Play in the snow at Gassan Snow Land (Gassanzawa, Nishikawa Town)
12:00-14:30 Dewaya (Mazawa, Nishikawa-machi) Chef's Table
14:45-16:15 Special private tour of Tamaya Noodle Factory (souvenir included) *Shopping at Nishikawa Roadside Station is also available upon request
17:05 Depart from Yamagata Station *The guide-interpreter will escort you to the ticket gate
![[What is a Snow Castle?] 1. Use a shovel to dig a hole in a triangular snow mountain that has been prepared in advance. 2. Once you have finished digging the hole, you can decorate the inside. 3. The completed "your snow castle" will become an ice bar after dusk. You can have a drink or play with the kids! Enjoy the night in the snow country however you like.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_185511/20240920014133_nOhA8/jpg)
[What is a Snow Castle?] 1. Use a shovel to dig a hole in a triangular snow mountain that has been prepared in advance. 2. Once you have finished digging the hole, you can decorate the inside. 3. The completed "your snow castle" will become an ice bar after dusk. You can have a drink or play with the kids! Enjoy the night in the snow country however you like.
The snow castle you created will become an ice bar where you can enjoy drinks in the evening.
You can enjoy meals packed with the charm of the region, including Gassan Wagyu beef sukiyaki.
You can soothe your cold winter body in the inn's sauna and hot springs.
The room you are planning to stay in has an open-air bath.
We will visit Tamaya Noodle Factory, which produces attractive products including Snow Crystal Pasta, which has been awarded the Good Design Award.
At Dewaya, famous for its wild vegetable dishes, you can enjoy a special course meal limited to one group per day.
As a memento of your participation in the tour, you will receive a gift of an agate product made in Nishikawa Town.
Purchase Notice
Please let us know the names, names in Roman alphabet, gender, nationality, date of birth, and allergy information of all participants.
If you have any health problems, such as heart or respiratory conditions, severe allergies or reduced mobility, ice activities may not be suitable for you and we recommend that you seek medical advice before participating.
Please note that the sales period may be shortened and the number of people we can accept may change depending on the weather and amount of snowfall.
Reminders
Please note that we have a limited number of winter gear available for rental. Please dress appropriately for the cold weather.
If you do not arrive by the meeting time, it will be considered a cancellation without notice and a cancellation fee will be charged.
In the event of bad weather, the event may be canceled at short notice.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
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