Ginzan Onsen By A.T. Ginzan Onsen is a hot spring town attached to the city of Obanazawa and nestled in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture Credit : Akiharu TAGA | Japan Community

Is this Japan's most charming winter village? Take a glance at Ginzan Onsen with CNN Travel http://cnn.it/2prFBqy | CNN

Ginzan Onsen is a picturesque hot spring town in Yamagata, Japan, famous for its nostalgic, Taisho-era (1912-1926) wooden buildings, gas lamps, and Spirited Away-like at- mosphere, especially magical in winter with snow. Lined with traditional ryokan (inns) along the Ginzan River, it offers a unique, historic escape with natural hot springs and beautiful scenery, perfect for day trips or overnight stays. #ginzanonsen #yamagata #snow #snowfall #hotwater #japan #onlyinjapan #beautifuljapan | Routi