Yamagata

A great day trip to Japanese mountain temples and Ginzan Onsen! Departing from Sendai, the transportation is excellent, with a mini-bus picking you up from your hotel. From the relatively low mountain temple, you can admire the Hakuseki-ji Temple and enjoy panoramic views. At Ginzan Onsen, with its snow-covered scenery, you can also see the bathhouse from Spirited Away and enjoy a relaxing foot bath experience.

The entire trip was perfectly planned in terms of timing and itinerary, and the Japanese tour leader was incredibly professional and enthusiastic! It saved us time on transportation and queuing (group priority tickets), so I highly recommend it!

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.

A stunning journey, a testament to the wonders of nature. It's a pity we couldn't wait for sunrise to see the full spectacle; if we could have planned a trip early in the morning, we probably would have had a chance to see the tree ice babies bathed in sunlight!

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.

It's just over an hour's drive from Sendai, and the snow is well cleared. The quality of the snow at the ski resort is excellent. There are two high-speed lifts and one pair lift. There are almost no wait times for the lifts, even on holidays. The slopes are varied and can be enjoyed by skiers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The restaurant has a wide variety of dishes and portions. The lunch coupon is a great deal.

Due to weather conditions, some parts of our original itinerary could not be visited. The contact person immediately offered suggestions and discussed alternative attractions. The driver was very friendly and helpful, recommending many restaurants. This saved us the trouble of traveling and changing vehicles in the snowy winter. We were very satisfied with the experience!

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!

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 ❤️❤️