Optional Tours

Aizu Region

 

~Departure from Aizuwakamatsu~

Stroll along a quaint shopping street Nanokamachi Street and experience traditional craftsmanship

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Tour Itinerary ①

10:15  Depart from Nanukamachi Station, stroll down Nanokamachi Street with the guide.

～～ Our recommendations are below ～～

  • Suzuran Studio: Lovely lacquerware made of glass coated with lacquer that can be used every day is very popular.

  • Kumano-ya: The "Tororo Manju" is served as a traditional Japanese confectionery at the Tea Room Rinkaku at Tsurugajo Castle.

  • Nagatoya: A GOOD DESIGN Award winning yokan. A stylish gift in a stylish package and yokan.

  • Nuriichi: Aizu lacquerware, which is a collaboration of Aizu's traditional red beetle AKABEKO and legendary creature AMABIE is popular. Both have a legend of plague protection and are attracting attention. (Customers participating in this tour will receive an "Amabie Akabeko Decorative Plate" as a gift)

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021

  • For Suzuzen: Except 31 Dec 2020 and 1 Jan 2021

  • For Hoshiban E-rousoku Shop: Except 26 Dec 2020 to 9 Jan 2021

Meeting point: Nanukamachi Station Meeting time: 10:05 (Departure at 10:15)

End point: Suzuzen or Hoshiban E-rousoku Shop

Duration: Approximately 5 hours

Rate: Same rate for both Suzuzen and Hoshiban E-rousoku Shop

1 person: JPY15,300 per person (Applicable only for Suzuzen)

2 persons: JPY10,600 per person

3 persons: JPY9,100 per person

4 persons: JPY8,300 per person

5 persons or more: JPY7,800 per person

  • Suzuzen: Child rate is same as adult rate

  • Hoshiban E-rousoku Shop: Discount of JPY800 per person for elementary/junior high/high school students

Cancellation policy:

  • From 6 to 5 business days prior to the reserved date: 20% of the total amount

  • From 4 to 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 40% of the total amount

  • 2 business days prior to the reserved date: 60% of the total amount

  • 1 business day prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount

Operated by: Miki Tourist

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person for the Suzuzen tour and 2 persons for the Hoshiban-e tour, maximum is 8 persons.

  • Changes is not accepted after the reservation has been made.

  • Walking sightseeing is also included, so please wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

  • If you are staying at Ookawaso, please take the free shuttle service from the hotel to Ashinomaki Onsen Station and take the 09:50 departure on Aizu Railway to Nanukamachi Station (arriving at 10:09). Please make a request to the hotel for the pick-up and drop-off between Ashinomaki Onsen Station and Ookawaso by yourself.

  • Hoshiban-e tour: Please think of an image to draw on a 15cm long and 1.5cm thick candle.

  • Suzuzen tour: You will receive a pair of chopsticks as a gift when you purchase an item at Suzuzen.

~Departure from Aizuwakamatsu~

Half day Bakumatsu tour of Aizuwakamatsu

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Morning Tour Itinerary

09:00 Take a taxi from Higashiyama Onsen to Tenneiji Temple together with a guide

09:10 Visit Tenneiji Temple where the grave of Isami Kondo the Director General of the Shinsengumi stands quietly

10:00 Take a taxi to Tsuruga Castle

10:15 Visit Tsuruga Castle an impregnable castle during the Boshin War

11:15 Take a taxi to Nyorai-do

11:35 Visit Nyorai-do where Shinsengumi had a fight to their death

12:00 Take a taxi to Nanokamachi Street

12:10 Visit Amidaji Temple where Hajime Saito's grave is located. The Gosangai Turret which is a secret meeting place moved from the main building of Tsurugajo Castle is a highlight of the visit. (taxi service ends here)

12:40 The guide will give a few recommendations on Nanokamachi Street end the tour. (guide service ends here)

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021

Meeting point: Higashiyama Onsen Area Hotel or Nanukamachi Station

Meeting time: Morning tour at 08:50 (departure at 09:00) Afternoon tour at 12:50 (departure at 13:00)

End point: Nanokamachi Street

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

Rate:

1 person: JPY28,600 per person

2 persons: JPY14,300 per person

3 persons: JPY9,900 per person

4 persons: JPY9,800 per person

5 persons or more: JPY7,900 per person

  • Discount of JPY260 per person for elementary/junior high school students

  • Discount of JPY410 per person for pre-school children

Cancellation policy:

  • From 6 to 5 business days prior to the reserved date: 20% of the total amount

  • From 4 to 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 40% of the total amount

  • 2 business day prior to the reserved date: 60% of the total amount

  • 1 business day prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount

Operated by: Miki Tourist

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person, maximum is 8 persons.

  • The tour includes a short hike up a little mountain road to the grave of Isami Kondo. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

  • If you are staying at Ookawaso, please take the free shuttle service from the hotel to Ashinomaki Onsen Station and take the 08:15 or 13:13 departure on Aizu Railway to Nanukamachi Station (arriving at 08:35 or 13:29). A taxi and a guide will be waiting for you at Nanukamachi Station.

  • The sightseeing points will be guided according to the order of Nyorai-do, Tenneiji Temple, Tsuruga Castle, Amidaji Temple, and Nanukamachi Street. The end time will be around 12:30 for the morning tour and around 17:25 for the afternoon tour. Please make a request to the hotel for the pick-up and drop-off between Ashinomaki Onsen Station and Ookawaso by yourself.

~From Aizuwakamatsu~

Paper knife making experience and sightseeing

in Aizuwakamatsu

Tour Itinerary

09:30 Meet at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, walk to Tsutsumi Seisakusho with a guide

10:00 Paper knife making experience (individual experience of 30 minutes each, e.g. 90 minutes in total for 3 participants)

10:45-12:15 After the experience, select one of the two plans below;

① Stroll along Nanokamachi Street (complimentary free gifts)

② Sightseeing of Tsuruga Castle (complimentary tea at Rinkaku Japanese Tea Room)

  • Plan ① will be a tour on foot.

  • Plan ② will be a tour on the Classic Town Bus Haikara-san.

  • The guide service will end 2 hours after the paper knife experience ends at Nanikamachi Street or Tsuruga Castle.

16:30-17:00 The tour ends after the guests pick up the finished product at Tsutsumi Seisakusho by themselves.

Period: Monday-Friday until 31 Mar 2021 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays)

Meeting point: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station Meeting time: 09:20 (departure at 9:30)

End point: Tsutsumi Seisakusho

Duration: Approximately 7 hours

Rate:

1 person: JPY22,400 per person

2 persons: JPY18,900 per person

3 persons: JPY16,700 per person

  • Junion high school students and above can participate in this tour.

  • Plan ①: Same rate applies for adult and child.

  • Plan ②: Junior high school students will receive a reduction of JPY370 per person.

Cancellation policy:

  • From 14 to 11 business days prior to the reserved date: 20% of the total amount

  • From 10 to 8 business days prior to the reserved date: 40% of the total amount

  • From 7 to 5 business days prior to the reserved date: 60% of the total amount

  • From 4 to 1 business days prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount

Operated by: Miki Tourist

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person, maximum is 3 persons.

  • Walking sightseeing is also included, so please wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

  • The experience will be 30 minutes per person.

  • Once the tour plan has been seleted, it cannot be changed.

  • If you are staying at Ookawaso, please take the free shuttle service from the hotel to Ashinomaki Onsen Station and take the 09:50 departure on Aizu Railway to Nanukamachi Station (arriving at 10:09). Walk to Tsustumi Saisakusho from Nanukamachi Station.

  • Depending on the paper knife finishing process and the number of participants, the time to deliver the finished product may change. Please check the estimated completion time directly on the day.

  • We recommend you to wear comfortable shoes and clothes which you don't mind getting it dirty during the paper knife making experience.

  • The price includes material cost for the paper knife making experience, container fee, a pair of cotton gloves.

  • Participants of only the optional tour plan ② will be required to pay for the Classsic Town Bus Haikara-san bus fee.

~From Aizuwakamatsu~

Sightseeing experience by helicopter (Aizuwakamatsu ~ Urabandai ~ Aizuwakamatsu)

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①Urabandai Course

Aizu Central Hospital ～

Lake Inawashiro～

Mt. Bandai～

Goshikinuma "Five Colored Ponds" (Bishamonnuma, Aonuma etc.) ～

Oguni-numa Pond ～

Nisshinkan ～

Aizu Central Hospital

(Approximately 20 minutes)

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021 (only during the day)

*The tour will be cancelled in case of bad weather, aircraft maintenance, or equipment failure.

*Full refund will be given if the tour is cancelled due to the reasons above.

Meeting point: Aizu Central Hospital heliport End point: Aizu Central Hospital heliport Meeting time: 30 minutes before boarding time (subject to change due to the operating company's circumstances)

Departure time: Anytime during the day

Rate:

①Urabandai course 　

1 person: JPY46,000 per person 　

2 persons: JPY23,000 per person 　

3 persons: JPY15,400 per person

②Urabandai + Tsuruga castle 　

1 person: JPY58,000 per person 　

2 persons: JPY29,000 per person 　

3 persons: JPY19,400 per person

③Mt. Azuma-kofuji & Jododaira course 　

1 person: JPY69,000 per person 　

2 persons: JPY34,500 per person 　

3 persons: JPY23,000 per person

④Azumakofuji & Jododaira + Tsuruga Castle 　

1 person: JPY81,000 per person 　

2 persons: JPY40,500 per person 　

3 persons: JPY27,000 per person

  • Same rate applies for adult and child.

  • Insurance is included (JPY50 million per person is already subscribed)

  • Children below 2 years old are required to sit on their parents' lap.

Cancellation policy:

  • 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 50% of the total amount

  • From 2 to 1 business days prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount

Operated by: Japan Flight Service

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person, maximum is 3 persons.

  • The total weight of the passengers must be 220kg or less. Please note that you will be required to declare the weight in advance.

  • The deadline for reservations is 2 weeks before the reserved boarding date.

~Aizuwakamatsu ⇔ Tokyo Shin-Kiba~

Helicopter ride experience

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①One-way trip

Tokyo Shin-Kiba～Aizuwakamatsu

Heliport ～

Misato junction ～

Mooka city ～

Nasushiobara ～

Tsuruga Castle ～

Aizu Central Heliport

(Approximately 70 minutes)

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021 (only during the day)

*The tour will be cancelled in case of bad weather, aircraft maintenance, or equipment failure.

*Full refund will be given if the tour is cancelled due to the reasons above.

Meeting place: Aizu Central Hospital heliport or Tokyo heliport (Shin-Kiba, Tokyo)

End point: Aizu Central Hospital heliport or Tokyo heliport (Shin-Kiba, Tokyo)

Meeting time: 30 minutes before boarding time (subject to change due to the operating company's circumstances)

Departure time: Any time between 10:30 and 14:30

Price:

①One-way trip 　

1 person: JPY180,900 per person 　

2 persons: JPY90,500 per person 　

3 persons: JPY60,400 per person

②One-way trip + Urabandai course 　

1 person: JPY230,900 per person 　

2 persons: JPY115,500 per person 　

3 persons: JPY77,000 per person

③One-way trip + Jododaira course 　

1 person: JPY256,900 per person 　

2 persons: JPY128,500 per person 　

3 persons: JPY85,700 per person

  • Same rate applies for adult and child.

  • Insurance is included (JPY50 million per person is already subscribed)

  • Children below 2 years old are required to sit on their parents' lap.

  • One-way transfer by taxi between Aizu Central Hospital heliport and Konjyakutei or Harataki is included.

Cancellation policy:

  • 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 50% of the total amount

  • From 2 to 1 business days prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount

Operated by: Japan Flight Service

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person, maximum is 3 persons.

  • You can bring your own suitcase the size of 50cm x 50cm, one piece per person. In addition, the total weight of the passengers and the suitcases must be 220kg or less. Please note that you will be required to declare the weight in advance.

  • The deadline for reservations is 2 weeks before the reserved boarding date.

  • We also accept requests for transfers between hotels other than in Higashiyama Onsen and the heliport. Please contact us by sending the inquiry form.

 

~Departure from Aizuwakamatsu~

Full day tour of the highlights of Minamiaizu

(Ouchi-juku and To-no-hetsuri)

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Tour Itinerary

09:15 Meet at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

09:32 Take the Aizu Railway to To-no-Hetsuri

10:14 Arrive at To-no-Hetsuri station and walk to To-no-Hetsuri

11:06 Take the Aizu Railway to Yunokami Onsen Station

11:11 Arrive at Yunokami Onsen an

11:15 Take the Saruyu bus to Ouchi-juku

11:35 Have the famous Takato Soba (negi-soba) and vegetable tempura for lunch at Misawaya restaurant and enjoy sightseeing of Ouchi-juku after lunch

14:15 Take the Saruyu bus to Yunokami Onsen Station

14:35 Arrive at Yunokami Onsen Station

14:55 Take the Aizu Railway to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

15:29 The tour ends at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (guide service ends here)

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021 (except for 1 to 7 Jan 2021)

Meeting point: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

Meeting time: 09:15 (departure at 09:32)

End point: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station Duration: Approximately 6 hours

Rate:

1 person: JPY23,600 per person

2 persons: JPY13,400 per person

3 persons: JPY9,900 per person

4 persons: JPY8,400 per person

5 persons or more: JPY7,400 per person

  • Reduction of JPY600 per person for children aged 2 to 12 years old

  • Reduction of JPY1,100 per person for children aged below 2 years old

Cancellation policy:

  • From 6 to 5 business days prior to the reserved date: 20% of the total amount

  • From 4 to 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 40% of the total amount

  • 2 business days prior to the reserved date: 60% of the total amount

  • 1 business days prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount

Operated by: Miki Tourist

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person, maximum is 8 persons.

  • If you are staying at Ookawaso, please take the free shuttle service from the hotel to Ashinomaki Onsen Station and take the 09:50 departure on Aizu Railway to Tonohetsuri Station (arriving at 10:14). The return train will arrive at Ashinomaki Onsen Station at 15:08. Please make a request to the hotel for the pick-up and drop-off between Ashinomaki Onsen Station and Ookawaso by yourself.

  • If you are allergic to buckwheat noodles, please specify it at the time of booking. We will have the menu changed for you.

  • The suspension bridge of To-no-hetsuri is closed during the winter season for safety reasons.

  • The schedule of the Saruyu bus will chane during the winter season and will be valid from 1 Dec 2020 to 31 Mar 2021.

  • Participants of only the optional tour will be charged for the Aizu Railway train fee.

~Departure from Aizuwakamatsu~

Ouchi-juku sightseeing and

Aizu-hongo ware experience (Ryumonyaki Pottery)

Public transport & taxi plan Or easy taxi plan

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Tour Itinerary ①:

Public transportation & taxi plan

09:15 Meet at Aizu-Wakamatsu station

09:32 Take the Aizu Railway train to Yunokami Onsen Station

10:09 Arrive at Yunokami Onsen Station

10:15 Take the Saruyu Bus from Yunokami Onsen Station to Ouchi-juku

10:35 Arrive at Ouchi-juku and take a walk and have the famous Takato Soba (negi-soba) and vegetable tempura for lunch at Misawaya restaurant

12:55 Take the Saruyu bus to Yunokami Onsen Station

13:15 Arrive at Yunokami Onsen Station

13:53 Take the Aizu Railway train to Minami-Wakamatsu Station

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021 (except from 1 to 7 Jan 2021)

Meeting point: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station Meeting time: 09:15 (departure at 09:32)

End point: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

Duration: Approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes

Rate:

When using public transportation & taxi (for plate, teacup, coffee cup painting experience)

1 person: JPY37,400 per person

2 persons: JPY20,700 per person

3 persons: JPY14,900 per person

4 persons: JPY13,900 per person

5 persons or more: JPY 12,000 per person

When using the Easy Taxi Plan (for plate, teacup, coffee cup painting experience)

1 person: JPY48,900 per person

2 persons: JPY25,800 per person

3 persons: JPY17,900 per person

4 persons: JPY17,800 per person

5 persons or more: JPY15,100 per person

  • When using public transportation, elementary school students will receive a JPY600 reduction, and pre-schoolers will receive a JPY1,100 reduction.

  • When using the Easy Taxi Plan, children will be charged the same as adults.

Additional fee will occur for the following experiences:

Painting (morning cup) JPY450 per person

Hand-kneading (500g) JPY350 per person

Hand-kneading (1kg) JPY1,450 per person

Potter's wheel JPY1,950 per person

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Cancellation policy:

・From 6 to 5 business days prior to the reserved date: 20% of the total amount

・From 4 to 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 40% of the total amount

・2 business days prior to the reserved date: 60% of the total amount

・1 business days prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

・On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount Operated by: Miki Tourist

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person, maximum is 8 persons.

  • If you are staying at Ookawaso, please take the free shuttle service from the hotel to Ashinomaki Onsen Station and take the 09:50 departure on Aizu Railway to Tonohetsuri Station (arriving at 10:14). The return train will depart from Minami-Wakamatsu Station at 16:35. Please make a request to the hotel for the pick-up and drop-off between Ashinomaki Onsen Station and Ookawaso by yourself.

  • If you are allergic to buckwheat noodles, please specify it at the time of booking. We will have the menu changed for you.

  • We recommend you to wear comfortable shoes and clothes which you don't mind getting it dirty during the pottery experience.

  • Please fill in the selected course when you book the experience at Ryumonyaki Pottery. The course can be changed on the day itself, however you will be required to pay on the spot for any additional charges. In case of a refund, we will refund it to your credit card at a later date.

  • The delivery of the experience items takes approximately a month. Shipping costs are not included in the tour fee. Please pay at the site.

  • Easy Taxi Plan: All transfers will by taxi between Aizu-Wakamatsu Station ~ Ouchi-juku ~ Ryumonyaki Pottery ~ Aizu-Wakamatsu Station.

  • Participants of only the optional tour will be charged for the Aizu Railway train fee.

  • The tour itinerary for guests staying at Ookawaso on the Easy Taxi Plan is as follows; 　

09:50 Meet in front of Ookawaso 　

10:00 Departure from Ookawaso 　

10:30 Sightseeing and lunch at Ouchi-juku 　

13:00 Transfer to Ryumonyaki Pottery by taxi 　

13:45 Aizu Hongo-yaki experience at Ryumonyaki Pottery 　

16:00 Take a taxi to Ookawaso 　

16:30 Tour ends at Ookawaso

~From Aizuwakamatsu~

Ouchi-juku sightseeing and

Aizu-hongo ware experience (Tobo Irori)

Public transport & taxi plan Or easy taxi plan

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Tour Itinerary ①:

Public transportation & taxi plan

09:15 Meet at Aizu-Wakamatsu station

09:32 Take the Aizu Railway train to Yunokami Onsen Station

10:09 Arrive at Yunokami Onsen Station

10:15 Take the Saruyu bus from Yunokami Onsen Station to Ouchi-juku

10:35 Arrive at Ouchijuku and take a walk and have lunch. Have the famous Takato Soba (negi-soba) and vegetable tempura for lunch at Misawaya restaurant.

12:55 Take the Saruyu bus to Yunokami Onsen Station

13:15 Arrive at Yunokami Onsen Station

13:53 Take the Aizu Railway train to Minami-Wakamatsu Station

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021 (except from 1 to 7 Jan 2021)

Meeting point: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

Meeting time: 09:15 (departure at 09:32) End point: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

Duration: Approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes

Rate:

When using public transportation & taxi (for painting plate experience)

1 person: JPY37,700 per person

2 persons: JPY21,000 per person

3 persons: JPY15,200 per person

4 persons: JPY14,200 per person

5 persons: JPY 12,300 per person

When using the Easy Taxi Plan (for painting plate experience)

1 person: JPY49,200 per person

2 persons: JPY26,100 per person

3 persons: JPY18,200 per person

4 persons: JPY18,100 per person

5 persons: JPY15,400 per person

  • When using public transportation, elementary school students will receive a JPY600 reduction, and pre-schoolers will receive a JPY1,100 reduction.

  • When using the Easy Taxi Plan, children will be charged the same as adults.

Additional fee will occur for the following experiences:

Painting (tea cup, rice bowl) JPY200 per person

Painting (mug) JPY500 per person Hand-kneading (500g) JPY200 per person

Potter's wheel JPY700 per person

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Cancellation policy:

  • From 6 to 5 business days prior to the reserved date: 20% of the total amount

  • From 4 to 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 40% of the total amount

  • 2 business days prior to the reserved date: 60% of the total amount

  • 1 business days prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount Operated by: Miki Tourist

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person, maximum is 8 persons.

  • If you are staying at Okawaso, please come to Ashinomaki Onsen Station by free shuttle at the hotel and take the Aizu Railway train departing at 09:50 (arriving at Yunokami Onsen Station at 10:09). The return trip will depart from Minami-Wakamatsu Station at 16:35 and will be disbanded there. Please request the transfer between Ashinomaki Onsen Station and Ookawaso by yourself.

  • If you are allergic to buckwheat noodles, please specify it at the time of booking. We will have the menu changed for you.

  • We recommend you to wear comfortable shoes and clothes which you don't mind getting it dirty during the pottery experience.

  • Please fill in the selected course when you book the experience at Tobo-Irori. The course can be changed in advance however it cannot be changed on the day itself.

  • The delivery of the experience items takes approximately 2 to 3 months. Shipping costs are not included in the tour fee. Please pay at the site. 

  • Easy Taxi Plan: All transfers will by taxi between Aizu-Wakamatsu Station ~ Ouchi-juku ~ Tobo-Irori ~ Aizu-Wakamatsu Station.

  • Participants of only the optional tour will be charged for the Aizu Railway train fee.

  • The tour itinerary for guests staying at Ookawaso on the Easy Taxi Plan is as follows; 　

09:50 Meet in front of Ookawaso 　

10:00 Departure from Ookawaso 　

10:30 Sightseeing and lunch at Ouchi-juku 　

13:00 Transfer to Tobo-Irori by taxi 　

13:45 Aizu Hongo-yaki experience at Tobo-Irori 　

16:00 Take a taxi to Ookawaso 　

16:30 Tour ends at Ookawaso

 

~Departure from Kitakata~

A satisfying tour of Kitakata city

Tour Itinerary ①

08:30 Meet at Kitakata station

08:40 Move from Kitakata station to Kura no Sato on foot

09:00 Enter Kura no Sato (guided tour)

09:40 Depart from Kura no Sato to Kinomoto Lacquerware Shop on foot

10:00 Painting experience at Kinomoto Lacquerware Shop (approximately 1 hour)

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021 (except from 31 Dec 2020 to 2 Jan 2021)

Meeting point: Kitakata Station

End point: Kitakata Station

Meeting time: 08:30 (departure at 08:40)

Duration: Approximately 5 hours

Rate:

2 persons: JPY9,900 per person

3 persons: JPY7,800 per person

4 persons: JPY6,700 per person

5 persons or more: JPY6,000 per person

  • Reduction of JPY100 per person for elementary school students

  • Reduction of JPY300 per person for pre-school children

Cancellation policy:

  • From 6 to 5 business days prior to the reserved date: 20% of the total amount

  • From 4 to 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 40% of the total amount

  • 2 business days prior to the reserved date: 60% of the total amount

  • 1 business days prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount

Operated by: Miki Tourist

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 2 person, maximum is 8 persons.

  • If you join from Aizu-Wakamatsu; 　Please come to Kitakata by train from Aizuwakamatsu at 08:14. The return trip will be at 13:47 departing from Kitakata and arriving at 14:03 in Aizuwakamatsu.

  • Please choose the following makie experience at the Kinomoto Lacquerware Shop;

①Glass wind-bell ②Hand mirror  ③Small container ➃Plum shaped pastry plate ⑤Tanzaku  ⑥Paper weight ⑦Photo stand ⑧Remote control rack ⑨Spoon and noodle spoon

  • If the original restaurant is fully booked, we will bring you to an alternative restaurant for lunch.

  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes for this walking tour and something you do not mind getting it dirty during lacquerware experience.

~Departure from Aizuwakamatsu or Inawashiro~

A full day tour of the highlights of Inawashiro

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Tour Itinerary ①:

From/to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

09:40 Meet at Aizu-Wakamatsu station

09:54 Take a train from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station to Inawashiro Station

10:24 Meet the guide at the station

10:45 Take a bus from Inawashiro Station to the Noguchi Hideyo Memorial Museum

10:52 Visit the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum, guided by a curator

12:00 Walk to the World Glassware Hall

12:45 Take a taxi to Bandai Kogen Minamigaoka Ranch

13:00 Lunch break on the ranch 　　　

  • Choose the menu of your choice such as teppanyaki, Genghis Khan, homemade burgers etc.

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021 (except from 29 Dec 2020 to 3 Jan 2021 and weekdays in Jan-Mar 2021)

Meeting point: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station or Inawashiro Station

End point: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station or Inawashiro Station

Meeting time: 09:40 (departure at 09:54) or 10:15 (departure at 10:24)

Duration: 8 hours from/to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station 7 hours from/to Inawashiro Station

Rate:

1 person: JPY39,000 per person

2 persons: JPY20,500 per person

3 persons: JPY14,900 per person

4 persons: JPY12,400 per person

5 persons or more: JPY 10,300 per person

  • Reduction of JPY300 per person for elementary and junior high school students

  • Reduction of JPY600 per person for pre-school children

Cancellation policy:

  • From 4 to 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 20% of the total amount

  • 2 business days prior to the reserved date: 60% of the total amount

  • 1 business days prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount

Operated by: Miki Tourist

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person, maximum is 5 persons.

  • If you wish to arrive and depart from Inawashiro, the meeting place is at Inawashiro Station at 10:15.

  • Lunch is not included

  • Please let us know in advance what you would like to experience and souvenirs at Bandai Kogen Minamigaoka Ranch. It is not possible to change the course after you once book.

  • Participants of only the optional tour will be charged for the train between Aizuwakamatsu and Lake Inawashiro.

 

~From Aizuwakamatsu/Inawashiro~

A half day tour to the places

related to Hideyo Noguchi

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Tour Itinerary:

To/from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

07:50 Meet at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

08:00 Walk to Hideyo Noguchi's baptismal site

08:30 Visit Hideyo Noguchi's baptismal site, then walk to Sakaemachi Church

08:50 Visit Sakaemachi Church, then walk to Aizuwakamatsu via Noguchi Hideyo Seishun Street

09:15 Visit Aizu Ichibankan, have a tea break on the 1st floor before entering the Noguchi Hideyo Seishunkan on the 2nd floor

10:15 Take a taxi to Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum

11:00 Visit the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum, guided by a curator

12:05 Take the Bandai Toto Bus to Inawashiro Station

12:15 Arrive at Inawashiro Station (guide services ends here)

12:29 Take the train from Inawashiro Station to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

13:00 Tour ends after arriving at the Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

Period: Daily until 31 Mar 2021 (except from 29 Dec 2020 to 3 Jan 2021)

Meeting point: Aizu-Wakamatsu station/Inawashiro station

End point: Aizu-Wakamatsu station/Inawashiro station

Meeting time: Aizu-Wakamatsu station 07:50 (departure at 08:00) Inawashiro station 14:30 (departure at 14:45)

Duration: Approximately 5 hours

Rate:

1 person: JPY23,900 per person

2 persons: JPY12,900 per person

3 persons: JPY9,200 per person

4 persons: JPY8,100 per person

5 persons or more: JPY6,900 per person

  • *Reduction of JPY300 per person for elementary and junior high school students

  • *Reduction of JPY600 per person for pre-school children

Cancellation policy:

  • From 6 to 5 business days prior to the reserved date: 20% of the total amount

  • From 4 to 3 business days prior to the reserved date: 40% of the total amount

  • 2 business days prior to the reserved date: 60% of the total amount

  • 1 business days prior to the reserved date: 100% of the total amount

  • On the reserved date or no show: 100% of the total amount

Operated by: Miki Tourist

Additional information

  • Minimum participant is 1 person, maximum is 8 persons.

  • Tours from/to Aizuwakamatsu are scheduled in the morning according to the public transportation schedule.

  • Tours from/to Inawashiro are scheduled in the afternoon according to the public transportation schedule.

  • Walking sightseeing is also included, so please wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

  • Participants of the optional tour will be charged the bus fare from Inawashiro Station to the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum, and the train fare between Aizuwakamatsu and Inawashiro.

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