Things to do in Fukushima/Nihonmatsu

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:30

"Surikamigawa Dam" is the source of "Fukushima Water", which has won the highest gold award at the Monde Selection for four consecutive years. Please join us for an activity of kayaking around the lake, which has high water quality and is nurtured by beautiful nature. A kayak is a small boat for one or two people that moves forward with a paddle with blades on both ends. It is a water activity that you can enjoy freely controlling because you sit inside the boat and the center of gravity is low and close to the water surface. Since it is an experience in an artificial dam lake, there is little risk of being swept away, and since motorized boats, fishing, and swimming are prohibited at Surikamigawa Dam, you can enjoy kayaking touring with peace of mind. Of course, the guide will teach you how to ride and paddle, and will accompany you during the tour, so even first-timers and children can participate with peace of mind. (More than 90% of our tours are first-timers!)

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:30

[Fukushima City, Iizaka Onsen, Surikamigawa Dam] Kayaking (canoeing) tour with your dog Duration: Approximately 120 minutes 1 owner + 1 dog 11,000 yen [1 group per tour] This is a tour where you and your dog can enjoy kayaking (canoeing) together. This is a private tour limited to 1 group per tour, different from the general kayaking tour. If you would like to participate with 2 or more dogs as friends or family of dog lovers, please contact us separately. ☆☆ Supporting a fun life with your dog! ☆☆ Want to have a special experience with your dog who always lives with you? For all those dog lovers! Let's experience kayaking with your pet. Your dog will be delighted with the vast dam lake. The venue is Surikamigawa Dam in Iizaka-machi, Fukushima City. Surikamigawa Dam is the source of "Fukushima Water", which won the gold medal at the Monde Selection. Enjoy a kayak tour while feeling the nature on the calm and beautiful lake surface where motorized boats and fishing are prohibited! Instructors (guides) will provide friendly and careful support, so even beginners can participate with ease and fun. In addition, the venue, Surikamigawa Dam, is equipped with a slope leading down to the lake surface and a floating pier for launching and landing kayaks, so you can enjoy the tour without worrying about getting muddy and sandy feet before and after the start. Kayaks move like "water lilies" on the vast lake surface of Surikamigawa Dam, close to the water surface, and the feeling of floating will soothe your mind and body. You can also experience the feeling of exploring up the river from a place as wide as the sea, and a variety of scenery with a variety of seasons awaits you.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Fukushima City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains, which is perfect for cycling, and an electrically assisted e-bike makes it easy to ride up hills! You can carry your bike on the Iizaka Railway and Abukuma Express, so you can enjoy a relaxed cycle without worrying about the way home. For those heading to areas not served by trains, we also offer optional bicycle carrying bags. We also offer lessons for beginners. You can choose a course according to your level. We have powerful e-bikes from BESV. You can choose from 700c cross bikes and 20-inch folding mini bikes. ■2-hour course The Karasugasaki Observation Deck course on Mt. Shinobu, a citizen's village standing in the middle of Fukushima City ■3-hour course Fukushima's Shangri-La, a tour of Hanamiyama Course Iizaka Onsen Course, one of Tohoku's three famous hot springs Take the train back on the Fruit Line course to enjoy seasonal fruits ■5-hour course Climbing Senganmori, the UFO village - a spot only known to those in the know - and the UFO Museum course Tsuchiyu Onsen, the hometown of Kokeshi dolls, a hot spring town in the mountains Course ■8-hour course (for intermediate cyclists) The Bandai Azuma Skyline Hill Climb and Jododaira Cycling Course, featuring Fukushima's breathtaking views We recommend bringing a spare battery.

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Shiki No Sato aims to be a place of relaxation where visitors can see, touch, be soothed, and relax freely. Entering through the entrance gate in the center of Shiki No Sato, you will see the Crafts Museum directly ahead. When you enter the building through the glass doors, there is a free rest area directly ahead, which you can use freely and without hesitation as a place to take a break or chat. ~Kokeshi Doll Painting~ Using a hand-cranked potter's wheel and five colored paintbrushes, you can paint a traditional Tsuchiyu kokeshi doll. As it uses dissolved food coloring, it is safe to get paint on your skin. You can write your name on the bottom of the kokeshi doll you made!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

For those who already know how to fold kimonos and nagajuban, we offer a lesson on how to tie the ribbon of a half-width obi. Of course, even those who cannot fold can take this lesson♪ Once you learn how to tie a half-width obi, you can of course tie it to a yukata, but it's also fun because you can tie it to a kimono and go out casually. The instructor will dress you in the kimono, so this is a lesson only on how to tie the half-width obi. Casual kimono includes komon, tsumugi, cotton, etc. *This does not include homongi, tomesode, furisode, etc. You can go out to lunch or a cafe in your kimono!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Marusei Orchard is located on the Fukushima Fruit Line. Our staff grows a variety of fruits, including cherries, peaches, pears, grapes, apples, persimmons, and pears, with great care. Parfaits made with seasonal fruits are popular at the farm cafe "Forest Garden" located within the orchard.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

56th Fukushima Waraji Festival [Peach picking ticket included]Friday, August 1, 2025Saturday, August 2, 2025Friday, August 1, 18:30-21:00 (scheduled) Paid spectator seating availableNational Route 13, Shinobu-dori to Ekimae-dori Waraji Dance, Large Waraji Parade, Original Waraji ParadeSaturday, August 2, 18:30-20:00 (scheduled) Paid spectator seating availableNational Route 13, Shinobu-dori to Ekimae-dori Waraji Dance, Large Waraji Parade, Original Waraji Parade, FinaleMount Shinobu, known since ancient times for its utamakura (poem of the dead), is located in the center of Fukushima City and is best known for its three mountains: Gassan, Yudono, and Haguro. The giant straw sandals (12m long) at Haguro Shrine, one of the three Shinobu mountains (Mount Shinobu), are said to be the largest in Japan, and have been dedicated since ancient times at the Akatsuki Mairi festival every February in prayer for good walking. It is said that the origins of the giant straw sandals lie in the Niomon gate at Haguro Shrine, where straw sandals were made to fit the size of the Nio statues enshrined there. Later, people setting out on long journeys such as pilgrimages to Ise Shrine began to offer them in prayer for good walking and a safe journey. In recent years, people have also prayed for good health, bountiful harvests, safety in the home, and prosperity in business. The Akatsuki Mairi festival every February is a traditional festival that has been passed down for over 400 years since the Edo period, and giant straw sandals (currently only one foot worth) are dedicated. The Fukushima Waraji Festival originated from this "Akatsuki Mairi" and is held every year from the first Friday to Sunday in August as a festival to protect the tradition of Japan's largest straw sandals, promote local consciousness, enjoy the short Tohoku summer, and provide a place for citizens to relax. In addition, by donating a large straw sandal (one pair), the two donated to the "Akatsuki Mairi" make up a pair (both pairs), which also carries the meaning of praying for even stronger legs.

• Age 3～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

It is a plan that you can experience farming while interacting with farmers. You can experience seasonal farming with farmers, such as making seedlings in spring, planting seedlings in May, and harvesting vegetables in summer. The crops you can experience and harvest depend on the farmer you are experiencing and the crops at that time, so please look forward to it. We will tour the farmer's fields and houses and work while having the farmer teach us. From spring to autumn, you can experience according to the season. ～ Plan example ～ 10:00 Roadside station "Fukushima Towa" set. Move to the experience place by picking up from the experience destination farmer. ↓ 10:20 Arrive at the farmer's inn, explain the work contents, and experience ↓ 11:30 Finish the farming work experience (about 1 hour) ↓ 11:50 Move to the roadside station "Fukushima Towa" by the farmer's pick-up. ↓ 12:00 Michi-no-Eki "Fukushima Towa" disbanded * Enjoy shopping and dining at Michi-no-Eki. * Although it is not possible to specify a farmhouse inn, please understand that it will be accepted as a request. * Depending on the season, the content of farm work and the content of crops for harvesting experience will change. * Depending on the season, you may not be able to experience harvesting, so you will only have to experience farming. * If you come by car, please come to the roadside station "Fukushima Towa" by 9:50.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Maruhala Orchard is Showa 20 Year The first postwar "Mutoka Yoshi" planted apples on a land that had been cleaned up during the wartime food crisis era. The sunny and well-drained soil on the southwest slope was suitable for apple cultivation. In addition, there is an elevation of 550M, and the great difference between the day and night temperature also greatly affects the sweetness of the fruit. Later, Kaoru Muto was recognized for his achievements, and awarded the Yellow Coat, and now the area of the Abukuma Kogen Hayama area is a production area of apples. Showa 40 Year, Maruha orchard established by Kudo Mutoh second generation. We aim to grow high-quality fruit trees as an agricultural corporation, and will plant trees by bikemi farming and cherries. In addition, we opened a vineyard and opened the farm itself, establishing a tourist orchard where customers can directly harvest fruits. Currently, the third generation Yoshiyuki Muto is engaged in farming, and is committed to growing safe and secure delicious fruit trees.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Maruhala Orchard is Showa 20 Year The first postwar "Mutoka Yoshi" planted apples on a land that had been cleaned up during the wartime food crisis era. The sunny and well-drained soil on the southwest slope was suitable for apple cultivation. In addition, there is an elevation of 550M, and the great difference between the day and night temperature also greatly affects the sweetness of the fruit. Later, Kaoru Muto was recognized for his achievements, and awarded the Yellow Coat, and now the area of the Abukuma Kogen Hayama area is a production area of apples. Showa 40 Year, Maruha orchard established by Kudo Mutoh second generation. We aim to grow high-quality fruit trees as an agricultural corporation, and will plant trees by bikemi farming and cherries. In addition, we opened a vineyard and opened the farm itself, establishing a tourist orchard where customers can directly harvest fruits. Currently, the third generation Yoshiyuki Muto is engaged in farming, and is committed to growing safe and secure delicious fruit trees.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Maruhala Orchard is Showa 20 Year The first postwar "Mutoka Yoshi" planted apples on a land that had been cleaned up during the wartime food crisis era. The sunny and well-drained soil on the southwest slope was suitable for apple cultivation. In addition, there is an elevation of 550M, and the great difference between the day and night temperature also greatly affects the sweetness of the fruit. Later, Kaoru Muto was recognized for his achievements, and awarded the Yellow Coat, and now the area of the Abukuma Kogen Hayama area is a production area of apples. Showa 40 Year, Maruha orchard established by Kudo Mutoh second generation. We aim to grow high-quality fruit trees as an agricultural corporation, and will plant trees by bikemi farming and cherries. In addition, we opened a vineyard and opened the farm itself, establishing a tourist orchard where customers can directly harvest fruits. Currently, the third generation Yoshiyuki Muto is engaged in farming, and is committed to growing safe and secure delicious fruit trees.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 12:50

This is a two-day, one-night taxi tour where you can receive direct instruction from swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu, observe the appreciation of Japanese swords, observe the forging process (preparing the base for Japanese swords), and experience hammering and copper plate inscription. Through the tour, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords. After staying overnight at the famous Iizaka Onsen hot spring in Fukushima City, on the second day, you will be taken to a Japanese lunch using Fukushima City's specialties and Nakano Fudoson, one of the three Fudoson in Japan.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

Agricultural experience Tohoku's satoyama surrounded by nature in the "prefecture north Region Fukushima Foster gratitude for the blessings of nature and food and agriculture through experiences and exchanges ★ Experience plan at a farmhouse-winter season- ★ An example (first day) 15:30 Nihonmatsu Station (with shuttle car) ↓ 16:00 to each farmer ↓ 17:00 Supper preparation ↓ 18:00 Supper / bathing Exchange with farmers ↓ 21:00 go to bed (the 2nd day) 6:00 Wake up / breakfast ↓ 8:00 Agricultural experience (vegetable harvest) ↓ 12:00 Lunch break ↓ 15:00 Agricultural experience (making local cuisine) ↓ 18:00 Supper / bathing Exchange with farmers ↓ 21:00 go to bed (Third day) 6:00 Wake up / breakfast ↓ 9:00 Roadside Station Fukushima Towa Souvenir purchase ↓ 10:30 Dissolution of Nihonmatsu Station * The above course is a model course when you come by train. * O People who come by car will meet directly at 15:30 "Roadside Station Fukushima Towa". Note) It is not possible to specify an experience farmer. At a later date, we will contact the farmer who will accept the request.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

Farmer's vacation rental and farming experience in Tohoku's satoyama surrounded by nature in the "prefecture north region" of Fukushima Prefecture * Farmer's vacation rental cannot be specified. Please understand that it will be accepted as a request. A two-night, three-day plan that fosters the blessings of nature and gratitude for food and agriculture through seasonal village forest / agricultural experiences and interaction with people at the guest house ★ Experience plan at the farm house-winter Season- ★ Example (1st day) 15:30 Nihonmatsu Station (for pick-up and drop-off) ↓ 16:00 To each farmer ↓ 17:00 Breakfast preparation ↓ 18:00 Dinner / bath Interact with farmers ↓ 21:00 Go to bed (2nd day) ) 7:00 Wake up / Breakfast ↓ 9:00 Agricultural experience (contents vary depending on the season) ↓ 12:00 Lunch break ↓ 15:00 Agricultural experience (making local dishes) ↓ 18:00 Dinner / bath Interact with farmers ↓ 21:00 Go to bed (3rd day) 7:00 Wake up / Breakfast ↓ 9:00 Roadside station Fukushima Towa Souvenir purchase ↓ 10:30 Nihonmatsu station dissolution * The above course is a model course when you come by train increase. * If you come by car, you will meet directly at "Roadside Station Fukushima Towa" at 15:30. Note) It is not possible to specify an experience farmer. We will contact you at a later date to inform you of the farmer you are accepting.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups