Please book your stay at the ryokan with a one-night plan including breakfast only, not with dinner included.

There are many restaurants in the Tendo Onsen area, so please enjoy the local food outside the ryokan.

Tour Overview

This winter night tour takes you directly from the Tendo Onsen Traveler’s Lounge to Ginzan Onsen, where you can enjoy strolling through and photographing the enchanting townscape illuminated at night.

An English-speaking guide will accompany you, so you can visit Ginzan Onsen with peace of mind while also learning about its rich history and culture.

Together, let’s experience the magical winter atmosphere of Ginzan Onsen!

This tour includes an entry pass to Ginzan Onsen, so there is no need to make a reservation in advance.

In addition, unlike regular visitors who must transfer to a shuttle bus, this special tour allows you to get on and off directly at Ginzanso without any transfers.

It’s truly a Premium Direct Pass experience.

While the price may be higher than traveling by public transportation or joining other tours, this option eliminates the hassle of purchasing entry passes, searching for routes, and transferring to shuttle buses.

Buses and tours to Ginzan Onsen are available from various locations such as Sendai Station and Yamagata Station.

Please choose the option that best fits your schedule and budget.

Tour Flow

1. Meet & Check-in at Tendo Onsen Traveler’s Lounge

Meet at the Traveler’s Lounge, newly opened in June 2025, and complete check-in. (Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Tendo Station)
Here you will meet your English-speaking guide.

The lounge will be open from 15:30 for check-in and use.

At 15:50, a short briefing will be given, and the bus will depart at 16:00.

2. Arrival at Ginzanso

During the entry regulation period, regular visitors must transfer to a shuttle bus at Taisho Roman Hall (1.3 km before Ginzanso).

However, this tour goes directly to Ginzanso without transfers.

From Ginzanso, it is about a 5-minute walk downhill to reach the hot spring town.

3. Ginzan Onsen Night Walk

The townscape of Ginzan Onsen evokes the romance of the Taisho era and the charm of classic films—a world that exists only here.

In January and February, when snow falls, the atmosphere becomes even more magical. Snow, gas lamps, wooden inns, and the people who gather here together create a truly one-of-a-kind scenery.

Take your time to capture photos, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy the enchanting streets.

Since Ginzan Onsen is a compact town that can be walked around in about 15 minutes, and given the sub-zero winter temperatures, long stays are not possible.

For this reason, the tour allows for 60–75 minutes of free time in the town.

Please note that road conditions may vary depending on weather.

4. Departure from Ginzanso

Board the bus (or jumbo taxi) from in front of Ginzanso for the return trip to Tendo Onsen.

Please use the public restrooms in the hot spring town before boarding the bus.

5. Drop-off at Two Locations in Tendo Onsen

On the way back, you can get off at either Shouhaku-tei Azumaso or Takinoyu Hotel.

Please choose the stop closer to your accommodation.

Reference: Nearby Accommodations

Near Shouhaku-tei Azumaso:
・Shouhaku-tei Azumaso (0 min walk)
・Sakaeya Hotel (1 min walk)
・Tendoso (2 min walk)
・Yubo Ichiraku (3 min walk)

Near Takinoyu Hotel:
・Takinoyu Hotel (0 min walk)
・Tendo Hotel (1 min walk)
・Hotel Osho (2 min walk)
・Tsuruya (2 min walk)
・Yunoka Matsu-no-Yu (3 min walk)
・ANDA no Mori Yamagata Tendo (4 min walk)

Accommodation

We strongly recommend staying at an inn or hotel in the Tendo Onsen area when joining this tour.

Please note: accommodation is not included in the tour price.

Guests must book their own stay separately.

For those staying in the Tendo Onsen area
Even if you stay on a “bed and breakfast” plan, Tendo Onsen offers many local restaurants where you can enjoy authentic regional flavors.

We also recommend Toyokocho, the food stall village operated by our company.

For those staying outside the Tendo Onsen area
Traveling to Tendo Station or hotels in other regions after the tour in snowy winter conditions can be very difficult.

Last year, guests staying near Yamagata Station and Sendai Station joined, but the transfer after the tour was extremely challenging for them.

In winter, both cars and trains may face unexpected traffic or delays due to snow.

While we do not restrict participation from those staying outside Tendo Onsen, please take full responsibility for making detailed plans and preparations in advance.