Things to do in Aizu

• Age 18～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

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.

• Pickup Service
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30

Put on some snowshoes and try walking on the snow. We'll meet you in Ouchijuku and show you the best spots for the day. In addition to snowshoe experiences, we also have snow activities for families and couples, such as building a snow cradle. Even if you're new to activities or aren't confident in your physical strength, feel free to join us. Come enjoy the winter that only a snowy country can offer.

• Pickup Service
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

On this course, you'll float down a river through a lush valley. Even first-timers can participate with confidence. Relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the river and valley at your own pace. Along the way, you'll visit a natural hot spring spot where you can dig your own hot spring and soak in it. If it gets too hot, you can relax in the river—an experience unique to the Agagawa River. Experience the river's stimulating and healing qualities. ~Experience Schedule~ 9:00 AM: Meeting and Preparation. After gathering at 9:00 AM, you'll receive a brief explanation of the process and then change into your gear. Once everyone is ready, we'll depart. 9:45 AM: Arrival at the Start and Lecture. The lecture begins upon arrival at the starting point. The course is tailored to your pace, so even first-timers can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. 10:45 AM: Downriver Start. After a safety briefing and learning how to navigate, it's time for the long-awaited downriver start. 2:30 PM: Congratulations on reaching the finish line. Now it's time to return to the base and change. 2:45 PM: Change and Disband. Once you arrive at the base, you'll change and disband.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

Hop on a packraft, a boat for one or two people, and enjoy a paddle on the calm, still river. Your guide will give you a lecture at first, so even first-timers can feel at ease. Once you get used to it, you'll paddle through the valley, rich in nature. At points along the way, you can enjoy the river by jumping in and doing other activities, as well as relaxing and having tea on the boat. Even if you're new to activities or not confident in your physical strength, you can feel free to join us. Come and enjoy the summer that is unique to Aizu, where the water is abundant.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a plan to make a shape with clay using a technique called "hand shake" and attach a picture with four colors of black, blue, red and green. It is very easy to make even for beginners, as it is shaped by hand. If you're a beginner but want to do pottery, this is a recommended plan.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～
• Within 1 hour
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30

Castle town in kimono Aizu How about walking around the city? kimono Rental It is a plan that dressing is a set. Kimono is Aizu Traditional crafts Aizu You can choose from those made with "cotton". All you need is available, so you can come to the store by hand! You can enjoy walking in kimono with friends and couples. ★ Use for both men and women! ★ You can come to the store by hand! Everything you need ★ It is OK even if it gets dirty! Safe with insurance ★ Dressing about 15 minutes! ★ Return until 17:00! Sightseeing slowly in a kimono all day ~On the day Flow of ~ Visit / Reception 5 minutes Kimono selection 10 minutes Dressing 30 minutes Go out Kimono return / change of clothes 10 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30

Castle town in kimono Aizu How about walking around the city? kimono Rental It is a plan with dressing and hair set. Please choose your favorite kimono and obi out of about 50 types. ★ You can come to the store by hand! Everything you need ★ It is OK even if it gets dirty! Safe with insurance ★ Dressing about 15 minutes! ★ Return until 17:00! Sightseeing slowly in a kimono all day ~On the day Flow of ~ Visit / Reception 5 minutes Kimono selection 10 minutes Dressing 15 minutes Hair set 10 minutes Go out Kimono return / change of clothes 10 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～
• Within 1 hour
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30

Castle town in kimono Aizu How about walking around the city? kimono Rental It is a plan that dressing is a set. Please choose your favorite kimono and obi out of about 50 types. ★ Use for both men and women! ★ You can come to the store by hand! Everything you need ★ It is OK even if it gets dirty! Safe with insurance ★ Dressing about 15 minutes! ★ Return until 17:00! Sightseeing slowly in a kimono all day ~On the day Flow of ~ Visit / Reception 5 minutes Kimono selection 10 minutes Dressing 30 minutes Go out Kimono return / change of clothes 10 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:45

■We will take you to the spectacular view point of Aizu's "Tsuruga Castle", which is difficult to reach by public transportation, and the popular local train "Tadami Line" that runs through the great outdoors, by chartered bus or chartered jumbo taxi. ■Aizu Tsuruga CastleTsuruga Castle began as Higashikurokawa-kan about 630 years ago, and became famous for its fierce battles during the Boshin War. After being demolished in 1874, it was rebuilt in 1965, and in 2000, the "Hoshimeshi Yagura and Minamihashiri Nagaya" were restored using Edo period techniques. In 2011, it was re-tiled with red tiles, restoring its appearance to the end of the Edo period. The castle tower is a museum that displays the history of Aizu, and Tsuruga Castle Park is a nationally designated historic site with an area of about 21,000 square meters. *An additional admission fee of 410 yen will be charged.■Tsuruga Castle HallIt was also selected as one of the "100 Best Souvenir Facilities in Japan Selected by Professionals" sponsored by Travel Newspaper Shinsha. If you go through the hall, you can take a shortcut to Tsuruga Castle. Here you can experience Aizu folk crafts, feast on local cuisine, and find a wide variety of souvenirs. Experience the true charm of Aizu in this place where you can enjoy sightseeing, dining, experiences, and shopping all in one place. ■First Tadami River Bridge Viewpoint The JR Tadami Line, which runs along the Tadami River, is a local line famous for its beautiful autumn leaves. The First Tadami River Bridge in particular is a representative view of this line. The seasonal scenery created by the majestic valley and surrounding mountains attracts many people. In recent years, many overseas travelers, including those from Taiwan and Thailand, have also visited the area. ■Roadside Station Oze Kaido Mishima-juku This roadside station, located along National Route 252, is the entrance to the view point of the First Tadami River Bridge. On the first floor, there is a corner selling local specialties and fresh locally grown vegetables, and the restaurant "Kirihanatei," where you can enjoy soba noodles and rice bowls. On the second floor, there is a space to display paulownia products, a specialty of Mishima Town.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Aizu is a city of nature and history, with the Echigo Mountains to the west and the Ou Mountains to the east. It has the faces of the four seasons, which are colorful in summer in summer and winter in winter, and shows the scenery of each season depending on the seasons you visit. From the highlights unique to Aizu, a regular winter sightseeing bus that goes around the "Tsurugajo Castle Tower" that towers in the tense atmosphere and the "Ouchi-juku", a highway post town with a lot of historical Edo atmosphere. Please enjoy another Aizu that you can feel only in winter. * The service may be suspended depending on the weather. note that. [Schedule] ● 11:10 Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (ride) Wakamatsu Station No. 2 platform ● 11:20 Tsuruga Castle (Tsuruga Castle) Tsuruga Castle, which is said to be an impregnable castle, survived the onslaught of the new government army in the Boshin War. It was rebuilt in September 1965, and in the spring of 2011 it became the only castle tower in Japan that wore roof tiles (red roof tiles) from the late Tokugawa period. ▼ 12:20 departure ● 13:20 Ouchi-juku Ouchi-juku is a post station that retains the streets of the Edo period. Private houses with thatched roofs lined up on both sides of the road connecting Aizu and Nikko called the Shimono Kaido, which played an important role as a post station for daimyo and travelers heading to Edo. It is extremely rare to see more than 30 thatched-roof private houses lined up, and even now, more than 1 million tourists are visiting and bustling, leaving behind the remnants of those days. ● Ouchi-juku Snow Festival February 13th (Sat) and 14th (Sun) The "Ouchi-juku Snow Festival" is held on the second Saturday and Sunday of February every year. The festival, which began to express gratitude to our customers, has now become a major event. In winter, the quiet Ouchi-juku is closed by snow, but you can even feel the heat for these two days. You can enjoy the unique winter atmosphere such as lanterns made of snow. * For details, see Ouchi-juku Tourism Association ☎ 0241-68-3611 ● Ouchi-juku (Yamagataya / Lunch) Lunch is made with 100% Yamagataya ground flour and handmade 11 soba noodles. Enjoy Ouchi-juku's specialty green onion soba, which you can eat while biting a green onion instead of chopsticks. ▼ 14:40 departure ● 15:00 Ashinomaki Onsen (get off) Ashinomaki Onsen It is convenient for guests staying here to get off. ● 15: 45 Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (get off) * Delays may occur depending on road conditions.

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Beautiful scenery and from the ~ train Aizu journey - tracing the history of the From the impregnable famous castle "Tsuruga Castle" to the townscape "Ouchi-juku" that retains the atmosphere of Edo. Please enjoy the rural scenery seen from the bus and the leisurely time and scenery of the Aizu Schedule ● 10: 50 Higashiyama Hot spring Information Center (ride) * Customers using the Hot spring Information Center should purchase a ticket at the Hot spring ● 11: 10 Aizu Wakamatsu Station (ride) Connection from Tokyo ➡ Tokyo Station 8:08 shots (Tohoku Shinkansen) Koriyama Station 9:32 wearing → Koriyama Station 9:38 shots (Ban'etsu West Line) Aizu Wakamatsu Station 10:55 wearing ● 11: 20 Tsuruga Castle (Tenjokaku) Tsuruga Castle, which is said to be an impregnable famous castle, survived the onslaught of the new government army in the Boshin War. 1965 Year rebuilt in September, 2011 Year in the spring was the only castle tower in Japan dressed in the Edo era tile (Akakawara). ▼ 12:30 departure ● 12: 45 Kappo Takino (lunch) Using the 500-Year old tradition of "Magewappa," enjoy dishes that make the most of Aizu 's ingredients, and the special menu "Rinbox Rice Lunch Set" that is only available for Bus tour ▼ 13:30 departure ● 14:00 Ashinomaki Hot spring Station (Aizu Railway) Aizu Railway station watched by cats. The stationmaster of Love will welcome you. From here Aizu Railway and enjoy the spectacular view of the Okawa Valley from inside the train. You can get Aizu Railway commemorative card limited to Bus tour ▼ 14:10 departure (train) ● 14: 24 Yunokami Hot spring Station (Aizu Railway) It is a station building with a thatched roof, which is rare in Japan. The station also has a hearth, and it has a charming landscape as a gateway to Ouchi-juku, making it a popular shooting spot. ▼ 14:45 departure ● 15: 05 Ouchi-juku (get off) It has prospered as a post town since the Edo period, and even now, more 30 private houses with thatched roofs are lined up, and the remnants of that time are still preserved. ▼ 16:00 departure ● 16: 25 Ashinomaki Hot spring (get off) ● 17:00 Higashiyama Hot spring Information Center (get off) ● 17: 20 Aizu Wakamatsu Station (get off)

• Age 18～
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00

Summer only! Castle town in yukata Aizu For those who want to enjoy the city walk all day long. Yukata Rental It is a plan that includes a set and dressing fee. Male for, Female You can choose your favorite from about 30 kinds of yukata. ★ Use for both men and women! ★ You can come to the store by hand! Everything you need ★ It is OK even if it gets dirty! Safe with insurance ★ Dressing about 15 minutes! ★ Return until 17:00! Take a leisurely walk in the yukata ~On the day Flow of ~ Visit / Reception 5 minutes 10 minutes to choose a yukata Dressing 15 minutes Go out Yukata return / change of clothes 10 minutes