Ginzan Onsen is an Onsen town in Yamagata prefecture off the coast and towards the inland. Its name means "silver mine hot spring". In the wintertime there is deep mountain snow in the valley surrounding the shinkansen tracks making for a beautiful, photo worthy ride into Yamagata from Tokyo.

Imagine an evening that transports you to the heart of Japanese tradition, an exquisite blend of art, taste, and entertainment. This is the Maiko experience – an opportunity to step back in time and immerse yourself in the ancient culture of Japan's geisha.