Yamagata City

The two-day tour was packed with activities that fulfilled our wishes. We finally visited the fairyland-like Ginzan Onsen and were awestruck by the Zao Snow Tree World. An unexpected bonus was our visit to Ouchi-juku, which resembled Shirakawa-go. Our tour leader, Vivien, was incredibly attentive, providing a well-planned itinerary, pointing out the best photo spots, and always greeting us with a smile, making it a pleasant and unforgettable trip.

Good food, nice environment, Chinese menu, good service, I would go again.

Using the pick-up and drop-off service from Sendai to the onsen ryokan (hot spring resort) saved our group of eight the trouble of dragging our luggage around and changing vehicles. It also saved us time and energy, allowing us to arrive at the ryokan early and explore the surrounding area. We found it fantastic.

Despite the bad weather, heavy snow, and a large number of tourists, our tour guide, Wang Lili, was quick to adapt and ensured that we were able to visit the hot spring area and see the snow trees within the allotted time. The day trip was really convenient, especially when the weather was bad; it was so good to have someone to take care of us.

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.

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.