Diamond Route (4 days 3 nights)
- 12 destinations
- Multi day
Have you ever wanted to take a cross-prefecture tour of Japan, from Tokyo to the impeccable countryside of Fukushima? Well, now is your chance to travel from the international hub of Tokyo and see what else Japan and—especially—Fukushima have to offer. Enjoy this cross-country tour of Japan any time of the year, over the span of a few days so that you can enjoy things at your pace. You’ll find life outside of Tokyo goes at a much slower pace.
Start your trip from Tokyo Station and ride a short distance to Asakusa. See one of the busiest shrine-and-temple locations in Tokyo. You’ll love the bustling atmosphere and the street stalls with their many trinkets and souvenirs. Once you’ve finished in Asakusa, head out of the city and make your way for Tochigi Prefecture’s Nikko. Nikko is perhaps most famous for the three monkey statues that people equate with “hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil”. You’ll see these wonderful statues and more while you stop over in Nikko. From there, travel north to Higashiyama Onsen and enjoy the sights form the train along the way. Higashiyama Onsen is Fukushima’s home to some truly great hot springs and Japanese-style inns. Soak up the hot waters and relax your tired muscles.
At Tsuruga-jo Castle, you can walk the pristine gardens and enjoy the castle grounds. Be sure to make note of the red-roof tiles of the castle as well, this is the only castle in Japan that boasts having these deep-red tiles. Inside the castle keep, discover the history of the Aizu samurai through the many exhibits and displayed artifacts. Make your way to Nanokamachi-dori Street and admire the local architecture, which is quite different than that from the rest of the area. Search out local hidden gems along the narrow streets and find the perfect souvenir to take home. Enjoy your time in Tokyo, Tochigi, and Fukushima like never before with this route.
Tokyo Station

Ouchi-juku
- Aizu Area
FromOuchi-juku,To-no-hetsuri Crags is a 20min taxi ride.

To-no-hetsuri Crags
- Aizu Area
FromTo-no-hetsuri Crags, Higashiyama Onsen is a 1-and-a-half-hour train and Bus ride.
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Higashiyama Onsen
- Aizu Area
From Higashiyama Onsen,Aizu Bukeyashiki is 5min and Bus ride.

Aizu Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residence)
- Aizu Area
FromAizu Bukeyashiki, Mt. Iimoriyama is 15min and Bus ride.

Mt. Iimoriyama
- Aizu Area
鹤城——别名会津若松城——因其在戊辰战争所扮演的重要角色,绝对是东北最令人印象深刻的城郭,也是少数在战后幸存下来的武士要塞。会津若松城在1960年代重建,并在其中改建而成博物馆。城郭周边是四月中旬赏樱的最佳地点,特别是从外墙上方放眼望去的景色特别令人难忘。

Tsurugajo Castle
- Aizu Area
It's a 10-minute taxi ride from Tsuruga-jo Castle to nanokamachi-dori Street.
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Nanokamachi-dori Street
- Aizu Area
It's a 1 hour taxi or car ride from nanokamachi-dori Street to Kyukamura Urabandai.

Kyukamura Urabandai
- Aizu Area
It's a 5 min taxi or car ride from Kyukamura Urabandai to Goshiki-numa Ponds.

Goshiki-numa Ponds
- Aizu Area
It's a 30 min taxi ride from Goshiki-numa Ponds to Bandai-Azuma Skyline.

Bandai-Azuma Skyline
- Central Area
- 2
It's a 15 min taxi or car ride from Jododaira Visitor Center to Takayu Onsen.

Takayu Onsen
- Central Area
- 60
"From Fukushima Station, take a bus heading to Iwaki from Fukushima Station East Exit. It will take around 2 hours. From Iwaki Station, take the Hitachi-Tokiwa Line train to Izumi Station. From Izumi Station, take a bus from the east exit, heading to Onahama 小名浜 or Ena 江名. It will take 15 minutes. Get off at Shiyaku Iriguchi (支所入口). From there, Aquamarine Fukushima is a 10 minute walk. (Alternatively, take a taxi for 13 min from Izumi Station)"

Aquamarine Fukushima
- Coastal Area
This route is recommended to return to Tokyo after Aquamarine by stopping at the Hitachi Seaside Park, Michinoeki, Hitachi Osakana Center (Hitachi Fish Market) in Ibaraki prefecture.
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