Your journey to Fukushima starts here. From historical sites to outdoor activities, find something new that matches your interest.
The Goshiki-numa ponds of Urabandai are a cluster of five volcanic lakes at the foot of Mt. Bandai. When Mt. Bandai erupted in 1888, the Five Colored Lakes were formed; in actuality there are dozens of lakes, but the Goshiki-numa are the most famous. It was thanks to the eruption that the lakes e...
A panoramic view of the arch bridge stretches over Tadami River. On clear winter days, the bridge is reflected in the river, surrounded by deep, glistening snow. Spring's fresh leaves, summer's lush greenery, autumn's red leaves… the view changes with each season.
Japan's third-largest freshwater lake, Lake Inawashiro is situated in Bandai Asahi National Park. It is also known as the “Heavenly Mirror Lake” and has a surface area of 104 square kilometers! The combination of Lake Inawashiro and Mt. Bandai form one of Aizu's representative...
Shirakawa Castle (Komine Castle) was heavily damaged during the Boshin War (also known as the Meiji Restoration), and was restored in the 1990s. It was the first time in over 120 years since Boshin War that such a restoration has been attempted on a triple turret (yagura). Structure. Blueprint...
Refresh yourself along the coasts of Fukushima with this one-day plan of three of the best spots. You can enjoy these places any time of the year, so it’s perfect to fit into your pre-existing plans for the area. Start out at Iwaki Station and make your way down to Aquamarine Fukushima. Th...
Discover the spirit of the Japanese samurai on this one-day tour of samurai history in the beautiful Aizu region of Fukushima. Feel the history of the past come to life all around you as you experience the places where samurai once walked. This tour can be enjoyed any time of the year and with th...
Spend a day traveling to the most famous sights of the Aizu region of Fukushima. On this 1-day tour of the area, you will visit some of the best spots in Aizu by train. Begin your trip in Kitakata City, famous for its delicious ramen, strong sake, and traditional Japanese crafts. Specializing ...
Explore a winter wonderland in the Inawashiro Lake area. Not feeling up to skiing the slopes of Urabandai? Then let’s try a more casual activity that everyone can enjoy! Snowshoe trekking through the wintery scenery of Inawashiro in Aizu. Take a taxi from Inawashiro Station to Moku-Moku ...
Click below for more details on each train line JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line (Tokyo – Koriyama – Fukushima – Sendai) JR Yamagata Shinkansen Line (Fukushima – Yamagata) JR Tohoku Main Line (Tokyo – Koriyama – Fukushima) JR Ban’etsu ...
Tokyo Station to Ouchi-juku (Via Shin-Shirakawa) Koriyama Station to Ouchi-juku Fukushima Station to Ouchi-juku Aizu-Wakamatsu Station to Ouchi-juku Please note that all times are rough estimations and do not include accurate waiting times between stops. TOKYO S...
ABOUT SERVICE DISRUPTIONS Replacement bus service runs between Aizu-Kawaguchi Station and Tadami Station. TIMETABLE (FROM AIZU-WAKAMATSU TO KOIDE, VIA TADAMI) Station Name Aizu-Wakamatsu 6:00 7:37 13:07 16:57 19:41 21:42 ...
