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Ginzan Onsen 銀山温泉

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Ginzan Onsen today

  • What it is: A small hot spring town of wooden multi-storey inns facing each other across a narrow river, lit by gas lamps at night. It is especially popular in snow.
  • Getting there: Bus from JR Oishida Station (Yamagata Shinkansen) to the Ginzan Onsen terminus, about 40 minutes.
  • Hours: The streets are open at all times; shops and cafes keep their own hours.
  • Admission: Free to walk. In winter 2025–26 (20 December to 1 March) day visitors by car had to park at Taisho Romankan and take a shuttle (¥500–1,000 return).
  • Tip: Snowy evenings are very crowded with day-trippers. Staying overnight at an inn gives the quietest night views.
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Snow scenes in January and February; check winter car rules

Checked against: Ginzan Onsen (STAY YAMAGATA) · Important notice for tourists, Ginzan Onsen 2025–2026 (PDF). Check opening times and prices before you go.

Ginzan Onsen on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.