[2025 Obanazawa ] Travel Guide for Ginzan Onsen Tourist Information Center (Updated Jun)

It's far away, but I want to go there at least once in my life. Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, feels like a time warp to the Taisho era. It's like the world of Spirited Away! It became a hot topic after being the setting for the NHK serial drama "Oshin" 📍 From now on, the hot spring town covered in snow is especially beautiful and recommended. However, it seems that it has become so popular recently that it is difficult to get a reservation to stay at Ginza Onsen during the winter, so I was advised to wait for cancellations 🥹 You can also enjoy foot baths outside in the hot spring town, so it might be nice to go just to take photos 📷 If you want to take photos, I recommend going at night, as the gas lamps are lit up in a fantastic way! ! ! Be sure to visit ♨️~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~📍Ginzan Onsen Address: Ginzan, Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture Access: 40 minutes by bus from Oishida Station on the Yamagata Shinkansen 1 hour 15 minutes by car from Furukawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway Note: Be careful of slippery snowy roads in winter! #GinzanOnsen #YamagataPrefecture #YamagataTourism #TohokuTrip #TohokuTourism #Onsen #besttrip2023

🧖♀️ [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 ⸻

#springitinerary 📍Day 1｜Yamagata → Ginzan Onsen One-Day Tour Today we departed from Yamagata and took a bus to the dreamy Ginzan Onsen✨ 🚌 It is recommended to queue up for the bus early, especially during holidays and peak seasons, when there are really many tourists. We went early to get on the bus smoothly! Remember to prepare change or transportation card~ ➡️ Departure time: It is recommended to queue up at the west exit of Yamagata Station from 8:00 to 8:30 (take the bus around 9:50) When we arrived at Ginzan Onsen, the scenery was really beautiful, as if we had walked into the world of Hayao Miyazaki🌨️ It would be even more dreamy if there was snow❄️ The mottled wooden hotel, the slowly rising white smoke, and the dim street lights lighting up the snow-white path, It seemed that the faceless man would come from the other side of the bridge at any time Just walk around and take pictures, every place is a postcard📸 🍴We had a casual lunch, but it was a pity that we didn’t eat at the legendary tofu shop this time~ You have to queue up, and we must go earlier next time! 🕰️ For the return trip, it is recommended to queue up at the bus stop half an hour earlier, otherwise you may have to wait for the next bus (and there are not many buses) ➡️ Recommended queuing time for the return trip: queue up around 13:25 to catch the 15:00 bus First time to Ginzan Onsen, it is really worth it~ Next time I want to stay overnight and take a good bath♨️

✵ Yamagata Prefecture 2024.01 A cafe in Ginzan Onsen town☕️ A hidden cafe filled with the warmth of wood and an antique atmosphere💭 The homemade cake was delicious🤤 ☑️Chocolate cake 640 yen ☑️Pudding 550 yen ☑️Blend 550 yen 📍Spots Ginzan Onsen Sake Sabo Cre 🚃Access 30 minutes by car from Obanazawa IC 🅿︎Parking For day trips, park at the roadside station (Taisho Romankan) along the way and take a shuttle bus from there to the hot spring town 📷Photo 2024.1.5 #0 yen trip January 2025

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✵ Yamagata Prefecture 2024.01 To Ginzan Onsen town in winter❄️ There are food stalls, cafes, and free foot baths, so you can enjoy it even on a day trip♨️ You can't drive into the hot spring town on a day trip (there is no place to park), so I parked at a roadside station on the way and took a shuttle bus from there! Next time I'd like to see the night view💡 📍Spots Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture 🚃Access 30 minutes by car from Obanazawa IC 🅿︎Parking For the day trip, park at a roadside station (Taisho Romankan) on the way, and then take a shuttle bus to the hot spring town 💰Cost Unlimited round-trip shuttle bus rides 500 yen/person 📷Photo 2024.1.5 #0 yen trip January 2025 #Ginzan Onsen #Yamagata sightseeing

Ginzan Onsen, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is renowned for its charming hot spring town, especially its Taisho-era romantic atmosphere. The photos vividly convey the nostalgic ambiance of the area♨️ The town is lined with Taisho-era buildings and retro street lamps, allowing visitors to enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere while also indulging in the natural hot springs. From spring to autumn, visitors can enjoy the fresh greenery and autumn foliage, and the winter snow scenery creates an even more magical atmosphere❄️ With all these attractions combined, Ginzan Onsen is a place you’ll want to visit at least once in each season🏔️ 📍Location: Ginzan Onsen, Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: A place with a Taisho-era romantic atmosphere

📍Sake Sabo Crea A retro café with a nice atmosphere in the Ginzan Onsen area of ​​Yamagata Prefecture. I recommend sitting by the window because you can see the townscape of Ginzan Onsen! The dinner and sweets were delicious♪ [INFORMATION] Sake Sabo Crea 📮410 Ginzan Shinhata, Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture 🕐10:00-18:00 #0 yen trip #Yamagata trip

It is a place that you must visit at least once. The journey is not difficult. Starting from Tokyo, it is very easy to go. If you go during the time when there is a lot of snow, it will be more beautiful. This picture was taken in April. The snow has melted quite a lot, but it is still beautiful, especially the background with the red bridge that stands out.

Ginza Onsen is located in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is a very popular place with many foreign tourists. The daytime and nighttime scenery have different charms, so please take a leisurely stroll. The nostalgic atmosphere makes it a tourist spot that you will want to visit again and again. Address Ginzan, Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture Ginzan Onsen Information Center TEL.0237-28-3933 #Ginzan Onsen

When I came here on a solo trip last year during the autumn season, I pondered what would it looks like if the entire onsen town is covered in snow. I’ve seen many photos online and it’s dreamy. I was lucky enough to get to visit this Studio Ghibli-inspired onsen town again. And just like how I imagined it to be, a snow wonderland. This town is located in a secluded area in Obanazawa, Yamagata. It’s quite a travel to get there but nothing stops an explorer like me. It was worth it ❄️ P.S. There’s only one restaurant near the onsen town, and there’s a long waiting line. #visitjapan #visitjapanphilippines #japantravel #ginzanonsen #ginzan #yamagata #onsen #japantrip ##freehotelstay