Visiting Japan’s Winter Village | Ginzan Onsen

Today, I went on a day trip to visit the Famous Winter Village of Ginzan Onsen.

Fee: ¥26,520 (bus + Train round trip)
Route: Tokyo - Oishida station - Ginzan Onsen - Oishida station - Tokyo
Ride: Yamagata Shinkansen + Bus
Seat: Non-Reserved seats
Experience: Cold feet = Happy feet

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Ginzan Timeline

0:00 Intro
1:19 to Ginzan Onsen 1
2:53 to Ginzan Onsen 2
5:02 Ginzan Onsen Tour
7:11 Meal 1
8:43 Foot Bath
11:17 Meal 2
13:31 Ginzan Hidden Gem
17:37 Meal 3
19:43 Ginzan Nightscape
21:01 back to Tokyo
21:30 Thanks for watching!

[sirrliv]

It's interesting comparing this video to Kuga's Travel and his magical wander through the snow covered Ghibli town set to soft piano music. Whereas here we have the real experience of getting there; children crying on the train, standing in the cold waiting for the next bus, finishing the journey in essentially somebody's van. It reminds you that travel isn't always glamorous or idealized. But the destination is so worth the experience.

[beckybowen]

Am a 70 year old lady in California that has watched every video you have. Feel like a tourist in Japan and I thank you very much .

[rabidrabbitshuggers]

The fact that every other thing goes wrong on this trip makes it incredibly relatable. Nevertheless this place is definitely a bucket list location for me.

[seasideblooms]

Did anyone else feel a deep sense of relief when he managed to board the bus home? At some point I realised I was watching this channel’s equivalent of a disaster movie and was holding my breath until the end.

[elizabethduval]

I'm so impressed that despite one disappointment and frustration after another, he managed to stay calm and end each experience with a thank you. I need to do more of that.

[taratravers]

I spent 10 years living in Japan and travelled all over, I hope to return one day as I'll never have enough of this beautiful country and its people

[greenfirecats]

I laughed at "I cry" when you didn't make it onto the bus, and the trip seemed to go slowly but steadily downhill from then on. Which makes the video even more interesting 🤣 Thanks for the upload, hope your next trip to Ginzan will be luckier. Keep up the good work!

[norika]

雪が降ると一気に「おしん」の舞台らしい世界になるんですね。
電車やバスの旅も良いですね。

[ismaelattrache]

I love how you're always late for everything and missing things and how, because of this, your videos are endlessly interesting and original

[貴文山﨑-rz]

数年前に銀山温泉に2泊3日で行った事があります。
しかも1番奥にある、能登屋に泊まりました。


しかも次の年にも同じ能登屋に2泊3日で泊まりました。
楽しかったです。

[Inexistent]

Always fascinating to see your video, idk why but I think I prefer watching videos like yours with subtitles rather than voice overs and stuff, well done ❤️

[serenity-vhvx]

This was such beautiful scenery, all the frustration you encountered added to reality of vacations when things can go wrong. Thank you for showing us magical snow landscape and waterfall, hot steams coming off the water is so relaxing to watch.

[cynthiaflores]

I like that you actually show the saddd stuff, very genuine and relatable.... I've also binge watched all your videos and I noticed you have a steady hand, especially when your in a bumpy vehicle- film student? Can't wait to see more!

[SharingtheRoad]

THAT IS SO MUCH SNOW! We want to visit Japan so badly, and can't decide if it is prettier to visit when there is a beautiful covering of snow, or when the cherry blossoms are blooming. Each season looks so beautiful in it's own right. Thanks so much for taking us along, looking forward to seeing more adventures! 😊 ❄️

[PrimePicks]

Background: “child crying"
Subtitles: “its calming"

[andrewmoses]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful moments of your life with us. Truly, the Japanese people, their country, culture & traditions are gems for the rest of the world.

[larkmacgregor]

For a winter tourist town, the Winter Village of Ginzan Onsen doesn't seem like it can handle much in the way of tourism outside of hotel guests, as everything seems to be sold out, closed, or closing early 😭.

[kailokusudai]

Glad to have found this channel recently bc Japan has an unexpected special place in my childhood & soul that just brings me joy 😄

[EnglishSubOPMs]

i applaud your dedication and the sacrifices you do just to go to places and show the world about them. this is prime example of it.

[coldspicy]

I just wanna thank you for sharing this experience with us! It was obviously far from perfect, but I think the chaos of it captivated me even more. I've had my fair share of hectic trips, and even though everything seemed to go wrong, they gave me some of my most treasured memories. Your video reminded me of that.
So, thank you for sharing! The Village is breathtaking and your sense of humor is an absolute delight that complemented this experience perfectly!