Itinerary 1 Two-day tour

Day 1

07:30 Meeting point：JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North ExitShinjuku West Exit Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Start today's beautiful journey 7:30 JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit (get on and off at the meeting Option) 8:00 Shinjuku West Exit Sumitomo Mitsui Bank entrance (get on and off at the Option) 7:00-7:30 Pick up at hotels in 12 districts of Tokyo (hotel and B&B pick-up Option) Note: 1. Shinjuku District 2. Chiyoda District 3. Chuo District 4. Taito District Hotels/B&Bs can be directly confirmed for door-to-door pick-up Others (5. Minato District 6. Shibuya District 7. Toshima District 8. Nakano District 9. Sumida District 10. Koto District 11. Bunkyo District 12. Edogawa District) need to be reconfirmed ※ We will not wait for you after the time is up, so it is recommended to wait at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. The order and time of pick-up and drop-off will be arranged by the driver based on the distance of the journey, etc. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the arrangements of the driver. 30m
08:00 Transport:Go to Miyagi District by Car Reference Vehicle Type: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater: Toyota HAICE or equivalent; 18-22 seater: bus; 22-seater or more: Large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only and will be adjusted according to the number of people on the day of departure. 4h40m
12:40 Activities & Attractions: Ouchi-juku（At your own expense） ▼Walk through Ouchijuku, one of the three largest thatched house settlements in Japan, and visit the ancient Japanese post town (about 90 minutes, free activity, lunch is at your own expense) The Ouchijuku thatched house complex is one of the three largest thatched house complexes in Japan (along with Shirakawa-go Gassho Village and Kyoto Miyama). During the Edo period, this was a well-known "post station", where many hotels gathered, and was one of the important transportation hubs of the Aizu Domain at the time. The 400-year-old Ouchijuku thatched house complex was selected as a national important traditional building group preservation area in 1981. The thatched house looks like a gingerbread house, and covered with a layer of white snow, it looks like icing sugar! Thatched-roof houses stand in a row at both ends of the street, giving you a sense of the streetscape of the Edo period. There is also a venue that displays the daily utensils and floor stoves of the customs of the time, giving you the illusion of traveling through time and space. Walking along the main road, you can also see the torii gate of Takakura Shrine, which guards the local village. Passing through the torii gate, you will enter a quiet walking area. Then, we climbed the slightly higher steps of the shrine and walked to the top of the mountain, where we could see the whole Ouchijuku. There are many souvenir shops and restaurants here, and the "scallion soba" where you eat soba with green onions instead of chopsticks is a unique dish and is also a great place to take photos! In addition, there are "Tochimochi" made by mixing horse chestnut fruit and glutinous rice, and "Shingoro" which looks like a dumpling and is seasoned with ten-year miso. Eating while walking is also one of its charms. 1h30m
14:10 Transport:Go to Ginzan Onsen Public Bath Shiroganeyu by Car Reference Vehicle Type: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater: Toyota HAICE or equivalent; 18-22 seater: bus; 22-seater or more: Large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only and will be adjusted according to the number of people on the day of departure. 2h10m
16:20 Activities & Attractions: Ginzan Onsen Public Bath Shiroganeyu（Including tickets） ▼Ginzan Hot Spring Street - Check in at the same hot spring house as "Spirited Away" (about 60 minutes, free activity) Arrive at dusk carefully, and take photos of the sunset and charming night view. Ginzan Onsen is a hot spring town with a history of 500 years. The popular local hot spring house "Notoya" is the prototype of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away". It was famous as a healing hot spring in the Edo period, and the streets and alleys still retain the style and style of the time. On both sides of the quiet Ginzan River, there are wooden hotels built from the Taisho period to the early Showa period in Japan. The dusk scenery and winter snow scenery with gas lamps reflected on the foggy stone road are both worth seeing. Take a free stroll in the Ginzan Hot Spring Town and reminisce about the romance of the past. In the popular Japanese anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Ginzan Onsen is believed to be the location of the swordsmith village. It is a traditional Japanese town located on a mountain. The name Ginzan comes from the fact that the area prospered due to silver in the 17th century, and the original streetscape of the Taisho period is still preserved here. Looking along the banks of the Ginzan River that flows through the center of the hot spring town, you can see many Western-style wooden inns, filled with the unique romance of Japan's Taisho period! Ginzan Onsen is dotted with the white beauty of winter, It reminds me of the silvery white world in the movies "Oshin" and "Hidden Girl". Make full use of the two hours of sightseeing time in the local area. In addition to leisurely enjoying the hot springs, don't forget to taste the specialty of Yamagata Prefecture, "Tempura Soba". Stroll with your loved one in the snow-covered hot spring street and feel the romance and tranquility of the old times~ Strolling in the hot spring street, the fun is of course soaking in the foot bath or the shared bath. At the entrance of the hot spring street, there is a "Waraku Foot Bath" which is free. After walking in the snow for a long time, your feet will inevitably get cold. Here, you can take off your shoes and socks generously, soak your feet in the hot spring, and enjoy the snow scenery. It is really comfortable. 1h
17:20 Transport:Go to Yamagata by Car Reference Vehicle Type: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater: Toyota HAICE or equivalent; 18-22 seater: bus; 22-seater or more: Large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only and will be adjusted according to the number of people on the day of departure. 1h
18:20 End a tour on the spot: Stay at Hotel KameyaEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion ▼End today's trip and check in to Hotel Kameya (or other hotels of the same level, including breakfast and dinner) Single Room Supplement supplement 14000 yen/person, 0-2 years old infants are free of charge if they do not have meals and do not occupy a bed, children over 3 years old are charged the same price as adults

Day 2

07:50 Meeting point：hotel ▼Departure for the second day's itinerary ※Since the second day's travel time is longer, the next day's breakfast will be at the hotel. 10m
08:00 Transport:Go to 蔵王树氷 by Car Reference Vehicle Type: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seater: Toyota HAICE or equivalent; 18-22 seater: bus; 22-seater or more: Large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only and will be adjusted according to the number of people on the day of departure. 2h30m
10:30 Activities & Attractions: 蔵王树氷（Including tickets） ▼Zao Ice Trees - Experience the wonders of the million snow monsters up close (about 3 hours, including lunch time, free activity, including cable car(to the top of the mountain) fee) The dry Siberian monsoon winds turn into water-bearing winds when they meet the Sea of Japan. The winds then collide with the Aomori pine trees growing near the top of the mountain and solidify, creating this natural work of art. This wonder can only be seen in Yamagata Prefecture or Aomori Prefecture in the northeastern region of Japan. The special climate conditions and plants of the Zao Mountain Range have created countless artistic shapes. Juhyo are also called "Ice Monsters" because they look like white snow monsters. Zao is the only place in Japan where you can see such huge and beautiful juhyo, and it is well-known internationally. Take the ropeway to the top of the mountain, with three stations: the foot of Zao Mountain, Juhyo Plateau, and the top of Zao Jizo Mountain. You can enjoy the juhyo more clearly in the cable car. A 360° panoramic view of the juhyo in the cable car! A close encounter with the mountain top and the juhyo! A 360° panoramic view from the mountaintop observatory! Enjoy the view quietly at the mountaintop restaurant! ＊Notes on viewing frost trees: 1. The shape and appearance of juhyo vary depending on the weather. 2. For the safety of customers and to protect the frost trees, please view them in the designated area. (Do not cross the safety ropes.) 3. Juhyo is a precious natural phenomenon. Please do not touch it directly. 4. Take precautions against the cold. 5. To see the frost trees, you will need to transfer to the Zao cable car foot line and summit line, but the service may be suspended in rainy days, dense fog, thunderstorms, strong winds, etc. In addition, the summit observatory may be closed to the public. Please understand. The next day, the ride time may be changed depending on the cable car operation situation. Please understand. 3h
13:30 Return and end the tour: Return to JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit, Shinjuku West Exit Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Hotels/B&Bs by Car and end the tour Customers who purchase the get-on and get-off Option can end their trip at Tokyo Station or Shinjuku. Guests who have booked the hotel/homestay pick-up Option, please wait for the shuttle bus to arrive and then arrange to be taken back to the hotel/homestay to end the trip 5h20m

*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.

Two-day tour to Ginzan Onsen, Ouchijuku and Kuraojuku