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🧖‍♀️【Yamagata・Ginzan Onsen】A nostalgic hot spring town with a Taisho era romantic atmosphere

🧖♀️ [Yamagata Ginzan Onsen] A nostalgic hot spring town with a hint of Taisho-era romance Ginzan Onsen, located in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a hot spring resort with a beautiful townscape that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time. Wooden inns from the Taisho to early Showa eras line the streets, and at night, gas lamps light up the area, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. It's a great destination for hot spring and photography lovers alike. ⸻ 🌟 Points of interest and experiences ・Retro scenery created by wooden inns lined up along the river ・Footbaths and day-trip baths are also available, so you can enjoy it even if you don't stay overnight ・It has different expressions in each season, and the snow-covered winter is especially fantastic 🚉 Access ・About 40 minutes by bus or taxi from JR Oishida Station ・You can also transfer from Yamagata Station by Shinkansen 🍁 Recommended season ・Winter: The combination of snowy scenery and gas lamps is spectacular ・Spring to autumn: The contrast between the nature of fresh greenery and autumn leaves and the hot springs is also ◎ 👘 Travel tips ・If you're staying overnight, make reservations early for famous inns such as Notoya Ryokan ・If you want to enjoy the night illumination, it's better to stay overnight than for a day trip ◎ ・There are also historical sites such as the remains of the Ginzan mine tunnels scattered nearby, making it perfect for a stroll ⸻ #Yamagata tourism #Yamagata trip #Ginzan Onsen #Retro inn #Taisho romance #Girls' hot spring trip #Couple trip #Solo trip #Absolutely free trip #Domestic travel ⸻
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