Step into the fairy-tale world of Spirited Away - Ginzan Onsen

Ginzan Onsen, located in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, not only has a long-standing culture but is also a representative attraction in the Tohoku region of Japan. Named after the silver mine discovered over 500 years ago, the area is rich in snowfall❄️ in winter, and the century-old wooden houses on the hot spring street are covered in silver, creating a dreamlike and fantastical atmosphere as if time has stood still. The Japanese TV drama 'Oshin' was filmed here, and the inspiration for Yubaba's bathhouse in Spirited Away also comes from here, making Ginzan widely known. Detailed address: Ginzan Onsen, Ginzanshinhata, Obanazawa, Yamagata 999-4333, Japan 🚌Transportation advice: To get to Ginzan Onsen on your own, you must first go to the nearest JR Oishida Station or Obanazawa City Hall, and then take a local bus from these two places to Ginzan Onsen. 1️⃣How to get to JR Oishida Station From Sendai: Take the JR Senzan Line to Yamagata > JR Yamagata Line to Oishida From Yamagata: Take the JR Yamagata Line to Oishida 2️⃣How to get to Obanazawa City Hall From Sendai: Take a bus from in front of Sendai Station to Obanazawa City Hall From Yamagata: No direct route 3️⃣ From Oishida Station to Ginzan Onsen, Boarding location: Bus stop next to Oishida Station, One-way fare: 1000 yen, cash only. Duration: About 45 minutes. 4️⃣ From Obanazawa City Hall to Ginzan Onsen Boarding location: In front of Obanazawa City Hall One-way fare: 850 yen, cash only Duration: About 25 minutes. ⚠️ Since there are not many bus services, be sure to plan your time in advance and pay attention not to miss the bus. ⏳Opening hours: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Sunday 8:30-15:30 (Time is for reference only, please refer to the information posted on the day) 🚶‍♀️Suggested visiting time: 2-5 hours 🎫Ticket information: Free