Zao Fox village and Ginzan Onsen 1 Day Bus Tour

You can tour the must-see spots in Tohoku with our convenient bus tours. The fox village where adorable foxes live is difficult to get around by public transportation, so taking a bus is an easy way to get around. Enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of Ginzan Onsen, where you can enjoy taking pictures and food crawl. 

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Highlights

  • Both are bus tours to places that are inconvenient to travel by public transportation !

  • With English speaking assistant !

  • Lunch will feature Shiraishi Zao's famous Umen noodles!

  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • Lunch

  • Admission to Zao Fox village

  • English-speaking assistant

  • Air-conditioned bus

  • Shuttle bus fee for Ginzan Onsen

What is not included

  • Beverages

  • Insurance

  • Expenses for personal use

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

The Sendai Station East Exit Tourist Bus Stop
JR Sendai Station East Exit Tourist Bus Stop
1-2-48 Tsutsujigaoka,Miyagino-ku,Sendai-shi,Miyagi-ken,983-0852 JAPAN

Start time

8:30 am

End point

Tour ends upon arrival at the Sendai Station East Exit sightseeing bus stop.

What To Expect

Embark on a captivating one-day bus tour that takes you to the enchanting Zao Fox Village and the charming Ginzan Onsen. Get up close with playful foxes in a picturesque setting, then unwind in the serene beauty of a traditional hot spring village. This tour offers the perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and relaxation, making for an unforgettable experience filled with wonder and tranquility.

Explore Zao Fox village and Ginzan Onsen in One Day

The EXPERIENCE

Zao Fox village
Zao Fox Village is one of the best places in Japan to go and see foxes. You will be welcomed by more than 100 foxes who are let run free here.

Ginza Onsen Town
Ginzan Onsen Town is not only a hot spring resort with beautiful scenery, but also a place where you can enjoy eating and walking


THE ITINERARY

08:30 Please gather at the Sendai Station East Exit Tourist Bus Stop by 08:30
08:45 Departure from the East Exit of Sendai Station
10:20 Arrive at Fox Village
11:45 Departing from Fox Village
12:15 Lunch with Shiroishi U-men (About 45 minutes)
15:15 After arriving at the Taisho-Roman Kan, transfer to the shuttle bus to the Ginzan Onsen district
Depart from Ginzan Onsen town and return to Taisho-Roman Kan around 16:00-16:30 minutes.
(However, please note that you may have to wait more than 1 hour to board the shuttle bus due to overcrowding.
Tour ends upon arrival at the Sendai Station East Exit sightseeing bus stop.
*There is often a delay in the departure from Ginzan Onsen, so there is a range of scheduled arrival times at Sendai Station.





















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  • Available on Tuesdays and Fridays in March

  • Please be sure to let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. We will not be able to accommodate you on the day of the tour. Shrimp is used in tempura. Dried bonito flakes are used in the soup of umen noodles.

  • Please note that bringing large luggage during the tour is not allowed.

  • Please note that closing times vary from store to store in Ginzan Onsen Town, and some stores are closed in the evening.

  • Please note that there may be a long waiting time for the shuttle bus to Ginzan Onsen Town.

  • Please make sure to read the precautions before applying for the tour.

  • Children must be at least 7 years old to participate for safety reasons. One adult must accompany each child. Also, please keep an eye on children, as adults may become engrossed in taking pictures at the Fox Village and children may get injured! Foxes are very interested in moving objects.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that Please avoid fluttering skirts, jogger pants, or other clothing with strings attached to the hems, and clothing with belts, strings, or other swinging items attached to the back of coats, etc.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that Please avoid slipper style, sandals and high heels.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that After entering, please do not stop near the entrance

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that Touching foxes on the grounds is prohibited. They will bite you.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that No one is allowed to enter except in the aisles. Do not walk on anything other than paved pathways. Also, stone walls and benches are for foxes only. Please do not sit on them.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that For feeding the foxes, please use the special bait at the dedicated feeding station.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that Please be careful not to drop anything.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that Please enter with minimal baggage.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that Foxes are sensitive to the sound of plastic bags and the movement of taking something out of a pocket. Please be careful behind and around the foxes as they may mistake it for food and jump on it.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that It is dangerous to stay in the same line of sight as the foxes for long periods of time, as the foxes will gather and play tricks on you. Sitting on the grounds is prohibited.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that Please refrain from getting too close to the foxes for filming or other reasons. Foxes will bite you or pull out your hair when you take pictures with a selfie stick.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that The use of drones is prohibited.

  • Foxes are very interested in moving objects. Please note that Please be sure to follow the instructions of the Fox Village staff as there are areas where photography is prohibited.

  • Lunch location may change due to regular holidays or other reasons. In that case, we will inform you in advance.

  • Please be aware that due to congestion with the shuttle buses within Ginzan Onsen, there are many days when the return time to Sendai is significantly delayed.

  • Please arrive 10 minutes before the bus departure time on the day of the tour.

  • If you are late for the meeting place and time on the day of the tour, you may not be able to join the tour.

  • As required by Japanese law, please wear a seat belt on the bus.

  • There is no restroom available on the bus, but we will take some toilet breaks on the way.

  • If there is only a small group of participants, other smaller vehicles may be used instead of the large bus.

  • The tour may be cancelled before departure due to bad weather on the day of departure,The tour fee will be refunded, but you will be responsible for transportation expenses to the meeting point.

  • Please come with non-slip shoes and temperature-controlled clothing. The weather in the Tohoku region varies quite widely in terms of temperature.

  • Please follow the instructions of the assistant staff and Fox Village staff on the day of the tour.

  • Please bring your own towel if you want to take a footbath at Ginzan Onsen.

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