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Cherry Blossoms and Hot Spring Relaxation- Culture
- Aizu Area
- Spring
- 4 destinations
- Multi day
Get the full springtime cherry-blossom viewing experience on this two-day adventure through Fukushima. You'll hit all the major sites of the area and then even relax in a luxurious onsen!
Your trip begins at Kitakata Station; from there you will walk to the start of the Nicchu Line walking path. This spot is famous for its over 1,000 cherry trees stretching along both sides of the 3 km-long road and park. Nicchu Line makes for a magical vista with cherry petals falling like fresh snow against a backdrop of springtime colors and fresh air. From there, travel on to Kyu Kai Honke Zurashiki to see the early 20th-century kura-style residences. Admire the architecture and quality lacquer work on the building. Finish the day with a sake brewery museum tour at Yamatogawa Brewery. No springtime cherry blossom viewing party in Japan is complete without the famous Japanese alcohol. Finish your two-day trip at the fantastic Higashiyama Onsen town where you can relax at any number of hotels or ryokan-style inns. It’s a truly Japanese spring experience.
Kitakata Station
Kitakata Sta. to the start of the Nicchu Line walking trail is only around 10 min on foot.
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Nicchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom
- Aizu Area
- 75
After walking north on the Nicchu Line for around 15 min, the Kai Honke Kurazashiki is a short 10 min walk.
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Kyu Kai Honke Kurazashiki
- Aizu Area
- 45
Kyu Kai Honke Kurazashiki to Yamatogawa Sake Brewery is 4 min by taxi or a 10 min walk.
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Yamatogawa Sake Brewery
- Aizu Area
- 60
Yamatogawa Sake Brewery to Higashiyama Onsen takes an hour to travel. Take a taxi to Kitakata Sta., then take the Ban-etsu West Line to Aizu-Wakamatsu Sta.; from the station take a bus or taxi to Higashiyama Onsen.
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Higashiyama Onsen
- Aizu Area
From Higashiyama Onsen to Aizu-Wakamatsu Sta. takes 20 min by bus.
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