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[Fukushima/Aizu] "Old Highway Snow Trekking" near Ouchijuku - A cultural course for adults! Come empty-handed!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Solo participant
- Children welcome
- Photo gifts
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Possible number of bookings1～8
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Participating age18Age ～ 65 Age
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Duration3～4 hours
This course involves trekking in snowshoes around Ouchi-juku. Ouchi-juku was a post town on the Shimotsuke Kaido road, which ran from Nikko to Aizu-Wakamatsu during the Edo and early Meiji periods. Enjoy the history and nature of the area while taking in panoramic views of historical sites and the Aizu Basin along the way. After the tour, enjoy traditional "walnut soba," a dish traditionally enjoyed at celebratory gatherings in Ouchi-juku. This tour allows you to fully appreciate the history and culture of Aizu. ~Experience Schedule~ 9:00 AM Meet and Transfer. Please use the restroom before meeting up. 9:10 AM Start Arrival and Preparation. Prepare your snowshoes and winter gear at the starting point. 9:15 AM Start of the Tour. Once you're ready, it's time to depart. 12:00 PM Finish Line: Transfer to a Soba Restaurant. It's lunchtime when we arrive at the finish line. Our appetites are starting to work up, so let's head to the soba restaurant. 12:10 PM Arrival at the Soba Restaurant. We say goodbye to our guide upon arriving at the restaurant. After eating the soba noodles, everyone will leave.
Japanese snowshoes, developed in snowy regions since ancient times, make it easier to walk on snow. Nowadays, many snowshoes are made of aluminum or plastic, but in Aizu, where the original Japanese landscape remains, why not try wearing Japanese snowshoes, which have been worn since ancient times, and experience the historical sites and resting places that remain from the Edo period?
After a workout, enjoy the traditional "Natural Walnut Soba" from Shukuzen, a long-established restaurant in Ouchijuku. Ranked #1 in Fukushima Prefecture soba restaurants for two consecutive years based on Google reviews, we offer a meal at Kintaro Soba Yamamotoya. ~A word from the restaurant~ Yamamotoya has been passing down its traditional flavor since its founding. Enjoy the rich, fragrant flavor of "Kurumi Soba" made with natural Aizu walnuts and dipping sauce. Enjoy the perfect combination of fragrant and rich walnuts and stone-ground, hand-made soba noodles. ~Meal Contents~ Two seasonal appetizers, walnut soba, sashimi konjac, dipping sauce rice cake made with horse chestnut mochi, and walnut ice cream. *Vegan menus are also available. Please request this upon reservation.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in the case of cancellation due to customer convenience. Cancellation 2 days before: 30% Cancellation the day before: 50% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without notice: 100% |
| About event termination | If the guide determines that the tour cannot or may not be conducted safely due to snowfall, strong winds, poor visibility, etc. *If Mizumenya decides to cancel the tour due to weather, course conditions, or a disaster, there will be no cancellation fee. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～8 |
| About duration |
3～4 hours
3 hours + lunch (experience time 2 hours 40 minutes) *After the tour, the guide will hand over to the soba restaurant. After that, the tour will end once everyone has finished their meal.
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| Operating period | 2026/1/01〜2026/3/20 January 1st to mid-March (closed every Wednesday and Thursday) |
| Assembly time | Please arrive 5 minutes before the activity start time. |
| Booking deadline | until 17:59 the day before |
| Matters require attention | Please note that we do not allow people to participate in the tour if they are under the influence of alcohol or have a hangover on the day of the tour, as this is extremely dangerous. In this case, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged. If you are extremely late, for example, and miss the meeting time, the tour will be canceled as it will disrupt the tour schedule. In this case, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged. *Road congestion is expected during winter and holidays, so please allow yourself plenty of time. |
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| Other notifications | If you have any concerns or questions about participating in the tour, please feel free to contact us. |
Plan attractions
Observation point This is one of the points on the old highway where you can get a panoramic view of the Aizu Basin. You might even be able to see Tsuruga Castle, the end of the old highway. Apparently, people back then would take a break here.
After the teahouse At the time, there was a teahouse in the mountains, and a replica of it has been built now. We plan to have a tea break here during the tour.
Natural walnut soba Enjoy walnut soba, a long-standing Aizu tradition. You'll be amazed at the delicious combination of handmade soba noodles, ground every morning in a stone mill, with walnuts and dipping sauce. This time, the meal will be prepared in front of you, so you can also enjoy local ingredients such as horse chestnut mochi.
Access - Map
A shuttle service is available for those staying in front of Ouchijuku Tourist Information Center, Yunokami Onsen Station, or Yunokami Onsen town.
50 minutes from Aizuwakamatsu IC, 1 hour from Shirakawa IC Parking: 100 cars, Large buses: allowed
Please use the Aizu Railway. It is 30 minutes on the Aizu Line from Aizu-Tajima Station, or 40 minutes from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station. You will arrive at the nearest station, Yunokami Onsen Station. We will pick you up from Yunokami Onsen Station. If you are coming by train, you may have to wait at Yunokami Onsen due to schedule restrictions. Thank you for your understanding. There is a waiting area and foot bath at the station.
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He has 12 years of experience as a kayak and canoe guide and instructor, and is certified in the River Rescue "Rescue 3" course, which also includes firefighters. The fields used for the tours are selected to minimize risk and provide an environment that anyone can enjoy, but just in case, all tours include domestic travel insurance. The course has safety management regulations in place to ensure safety, and first aid is also provided, so we are waiting for you in perfect condition.
| Insurance information | Kyoei Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. Domestic travel insurance: 100,000,000 yen Facilities liability insurance: 500,000,000 yen |
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| License and Qualifications | Rescue 3SRT-1 Certified Guide with 12 years of experience Official Palm Japan Rider |
| Number of staff | 1 people |
| Number of instructors | 1 people |
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