Aizu Winter Sightseeing Bus Tour
  • Nature
  • Aizu Area
  • Winter

  • 2 destinations
  • One Day

Experience the beauty and history of Aizu this winter with a special one-day sightseeing bus tour. The Aizu region, known for its stunning seasonal landscapes and rich history, offers a unique opportunity to explore its top landmarks in comfort.

The Aizu Winter Sightseeing Bus takes you to two of the region's most iconic spots: Tsurugajo Castle, the historic fortress that once housed the Aizu samurai clan, and Ouchi-juku, a traditional village that once played host to samurai travelling between the castle and the southern capital.

Along the way, enjoy a traditional lunch of negi-soba (green onion soba) in Ouchi-juku, and benefit from a knowledgeable Japanese-speaking guide.

Bookings are made via the Fukushima Travel website.

Tour Details:

  • Dates: 15 January 2025 – 22 March 2025
  • Price: ¥6,600 for adults (¥6,000 + ¥600 processing fee), ¥4,950 for children (¥4,500 + ¥450 processing fee)
  • Includes: Bus ticket, Tsurugajo Castle entrance fee, lunch at Ouchi-juku, Japanese guide
  • Departure/Arrival: Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (guests at Ashinomaki Onsen can disembark there)

The tour may be canceled in case of bad weather.

The winter bus departs from Bay 2 of the bus plaza at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station.

Start

Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

Bus departs Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (Bus Bay 2) at 11:10am.

Tsurugajo Castle

  • Aizu Area

Arrive at 11:20am. Tsurugajo Castle offers a vivid experience of history, nature, and tradition, with its original stone walls and the iconic red-tile roofs restored in 2011. The castle's museum displays the swords and armor of its lords, while the fifth-floor viewing platform provides panoramic views of Aizu, including Mt. Bandai and Mt. Iimoriyama.

Bus departs at 12:20pm.

Ouchi-juku

  • Aizu Area

Arrive at 1:20pm. Ouchi-juku, a historic village in Fukushima's southwestern mountains, features well-preserved thatched-roof houses and natural streets that transport visitors back in time to the Edo period, when it served as a vital rest stop for travelers. Designated as an Important Preservation District in 1981, the village retains its traditional charm, with no overhead wires and stunning views from the hilltop, making it a perfect destination to explore history and culture, especially during snow season. (This sightseeing time includes lunch.)

Bus departs at 2:40pm. Arrival at Ashinomaki Onsen at 3pm, then Aizu-Wakamatsu Station at 3.45pm.

Finish

Aizu-Wakamatsu Station

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