2 Days, 1 Night
Discover the Flavors of Aizu, Born from Mountains and Water
Story
Aizu’s food culture has been shaped by its mountains, pure water, and distinct climate. As a historic crossroads, the region developed rich traditions of fermentation and brewing, supported by fertile soil and abundant underground water. Seasonal temperature differences bring out the natural flavors of local ingredients, reflecting the philosophy of shindofuji—living in harmony with the land.
This tour invites you to experience Aizu’s food culture firsthand, from local ingredients to traditional cooking and brewing. Through pairings with Aizu lacquerware and sake, you will discover the quiet strength and refined beauty of everyday life in Aizu.
Model Itinerary
DAY１
Aizu Sake Culture & Town Walk
Start
Koriyama Station
➀ Wakaki Shoten Visit
Visit a 250-year-old soy sauce and miso producer. Tour the brewery, sample soy sauce and sake, and learn about local fermentation traditions.
② Yamatogawa Sake Brewery & Kitakata Fudo-kan
Learn about sake brewing, taste spring water, and gain insight into sake served at the evening dinner.
③Pairing Dinner at Yamagataya
Savor a pairing dinner of local cuisine, sake, and Aizu lacquerware, experiencing the philosophy of shindofuji.
Model Itinerary
DAY２
Flavors of Aizu Nurtured by Nature and Water
➀Kitami Hachirohei Shoten Visit
Visit Kitami Hachirobei Shoten, a 150-year-old lacquerware shop, to learn about lacquerware craftsmanship and enjoy a coffee break served in traditional lacquerware.
②Walk Around Enichi-ji Temple Area
Explore the relationship between Mount Bandai’s water, nature worship, and local culture.
*In case of rain, visit the Enichi-ji Museum.
③Eikawa Distillery Visit
Explore Aizu’s first full-scale whisky distillery, Eikawa Shuzō, and savor a tasting that reveals the tradition, craft, and flavors at the heart of the region’s whisky culture.
Finish
Koriyama Station
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*This tour plan was developed under a Fukushima Prefectural project and is not a product of Fukushima Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association.