[Yamagata] 2-Day Tour to Ginzan Onsen, Zao Chuo Ropeway, Miyagi Zao Fox Village, and Ouchi-juku (Departing from Shinjuku)
- Overview
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- A two-day winter snow country itinerary departing from Shinjuku, visiting four major destinations: Ginzan Onsen, Zao Fox Village, Zao Chuo Ropeway, and Ouchi-juku.
- Stroll through the old streets of Ginzan Onsen, admire the wooden hot spring buildings from the Taisho to Showa periods, and experience the romantic atmosphere of snow falling on the ancient streets.
- Visit Zao Fox Village to observe hundreds of foxes freely roaming in their natural mountain forest habitat.
- Take the Zao Chuo Ropeway to ascend and overlook the vast winter mountain and snow scenery of the Zao mountain range.
- Tour the ancient post town of Ouchi-juku, visit traditional thatched-roof houses, and experience the charm of an ancient village in Tohoku.
- What to expect
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【Zao Fox Village】 Zao Fox Village is a fox-themed zoo located on Mount Zao in the northwest of Shiroishi City. It houses over 100 foxes of about 6 species, including the familiar Hokkaido fox, as well as rare species such as silver foxes, blue foxes, platinum foxes, shadow foxes, and cross foxes. 【Ginzan Onsen】 Ginzan Onsen is said to be the filming location for Hayao Miyazaki's animated film "Spirited Away." The banks of this hot spring town are lined with wooden ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) built from the Taisho era to the early Showa era. The thick snow on the roads and the gas lamps reflecting on the river at dusk make it feel as if you've stepped into an anime. It's a must-visit winter wonderland in Japan! 【Zao Chuo Ropeway for Snow Scenery】 Since it's impossible to take the ropeway up the mountain during a blizzard, the Zao Chuo Ropeway is the core transportation method to Zao Onsen Ski Resort, a famous ski resort in the Tohoku region of Japan. It not only takes you directly to the mountaintop bu