TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER833 / OBANAZAWA

Japan · Yamagata

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Obanazawa

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Takimi Bridge in Ginzan Onsen in April 2024尾花沢市
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore Ginzan Onsen and Shirogane Falls. The city asks visitors to avoid driving into the onsen street; check current parking, transport and winter visiting rules.

This guide covers places within Obanazawa, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Takimi Bridge in Ginzan Onsen in April 202401

A first-visit stop

Ginzan Onsen

銀山温泉

A riverside onsen street with bridges and inns. The April 2024 photograph shows Takimi Bridge, not current snow, crowds or access to an inn. Respect private property and guests.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

Shirogane Falls in 201002

A first-visit stop

Shirogane Falls

白銀の滝

A waterfall upstream of Ginzan Onsen. The 2010 photograph does not show current flow or trail access. Check seasonal and weather-related path conditions.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Look for Obanazawa’s summer specialty, watermelon. Fresh fruit and processed products have different seasons; fresh fruit is not promised now.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

Information checked:

Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.