Ginzan Onsen Town is a famous destination in Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture in winter. For Nakata, the charm of this place does not stop at beauty.
The one-time soccer star brought us here to enjoy one of his passions: sake. This is something he has been pursuing for nearly a decade since leaving the professional football world in 2006.
Across Japan from Northern Hokkaido to Southern Okinawa, there are many people who make sake. But especially here[in] Yamagata… sake brewing is very famous.”
According to sake experts, the colder the temperature, the more impact it has on the production process and the taste of the wine. And in Ginzan Onsen, a quiet and beautiful area of Northern Tohoku Prefecture, there is no shortage of cold air in winter.
Hidden on the side of the mountain, arriving at Ginzan Onsen is like being in Enter a movie by Hayao Miyazaki (famous Japanese animation film director). Surrounding us were rolling mountains and snow-covered trees creating a magical scene.
Ginzan Onsen literally means “Mountain Hot Springs Silver” is named after the Nobezawa Ginzan Silver Mine that operated here in the Edo period about five centuries ago.
Ginzan Onsen is located on natural hot springs water sources Abundant supply for many ryokan inns.
Those ancient buildings line both sides of the road and look out onto the peaceful Ginzan River that flows through the center village.
Impressive 22m high waterfall, beautiful wooden bridges and outdoor hot spring foot baths add beauty to the town.</p >
Today the village mainly welcomes tourists who have made the effort to have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the nature and landscape of the picturesque town.
Photographers from all over the world come to Ginzan Onsen to capture its beauty. During the day, Ginzan Onsen is a winter wonderland, and at night, it becomes a quiet romantic place.
To get to Ginzan Onsen, you just need to catch the train Shinkansen and travel 35 hours to Oishida station and then take another 40 minutes by bus to enjoy the heavenly scenery in this town.
