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Today, take a day trip to Yamadera, a famous temple located about an hour away from Ginzan Onsen. The temple is perched on a mountain and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area.

For lunch, head to Somaro Maiko Tea House, located in the heart of Yamadera. This historic teahouse has been around for over 200 years and is known for its traditional Japanese sweets and green tea. After lunch, explore the temple grounds and take in the peaceful atmosphere.

Return to Ginzan Onsen for a relaxing evening in one of the hot springs.

Today, head to Morioka to try out wankosoba, a local specialty. Wankosoba is a type of soba noodle dish that is served in small bowls. The challenge is to see how many bowls you can eat before you're full!

After lunch, explore the city of Morioka and check out some of the local sights, like the Morioka Castle ruins and the Morioka Handi-Works Square.

For dinner, try out some of the local izakayas in Morioka. Izakayas are Japanese-style pubs that serve small plates of food and drinks.

Today, take a day trip to Hiraizumi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about an hour away from Ginzan Onsen. Hiraizumi was once the political and cultural center of northern Japan and is home to some of the country's most important cultural treasures.

For lunch, try out some of the local delicacies like maesawa beef or maitake mushrooms. After lunch, explore the Hiraizumi temple grounds and take in the beauty of the area.

Return to Ginzan Onsen for a relaxing evening in one of the hot springs.

Spend your last day in Ginzan Onsen relaxing in one of the hot springs or taking a walk around the village.

For lunch, head to Kameya, a local restaurant that serves delicious udon noodles. After lunch, explore the village and check out some of the local shops.

In the evening, visit the Ginzan Onsen Sasanoya ryokan for a traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner. This ryokan is located in a restored historic building and offers a unique dining experience.