Tsuruga Jo Castle and Ouchi Juku 1 Day Tour in Fukushima

Experience the Tohoku region's Fukushima Prefecture with a visit to Tsuruga-jo Castle, the symbol of Aizuwakamatsu; and Ouchi-juku, a post town which still retains the townscape of thatched roof houses lining the road from the Edo period (1603-1868) on this 1-day tour in Fukushima.

This tour is a special private tour exclusively for you, departs from and returns to Sendai by bullet train to Fukushima.

With customers' comfort in mind, a hired car will be used to visit each destination.

Feel free to relax while relishing the scenery from the windows while traveling.

There will be an accompanying English-speaking guide throughout the entire itinerary for customers to be able to appreciate all the beautiful sights and culture.

Revel in a rich experience while getting to know the deep significance of the local region's climate, culture, and tradition.

You can also enjoy a painting experience of “Akabeko,” a traditional toy from Aizu known as a good luck charm and talisman to ward off evil.

Take the bullet train (Yamabiko, reserved seat) from Sendai Station to Koriyama Station in Fukushima Prefecture

Take the hired car from Koriyama Station to Aizu Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residence)

The historical theme park Aizu Bukeyashiki, where visitors can experience what the life of samurai was like during the Edo period, look forward to painting akabeko, a traditional Aizu craft. Akabeko is a traditional toy loved as a talisman for warding off evil. Customers on this tour can create their own original Akabeko. Experience Japan's traditional culture while simultaneously gaining wonderful memories and a handmade souvenir.

Tsuruga-jo Castle was built in 1384. In 2011, its red roof tiles have been restored as they were during the final years of the Edo period. It is Japan's only castle with an extant castle tower with red roof tiles. Inside the castle tower is a local museum where visitors can learn the history of Aizu through displays of important cultural heritage left in the Aizu region. A panorama of the castle town and Aizuwakamatsu City can be enjoyed from the top floor.

Ouchi-juku flourished as an important post town connecting Aizuwakamatsu and Imaichi in Nikko during the Edo period (1603-1868). Traditional houses with thatched roofs still line the road to this day, maintaining an appearance seemingly unchanged from the Edo period. Visitors can experience the feeling of being a traveler in the Edo period at the teahouses and inns where samurai likely took a break.

Take the hired car from Ouchi-juku to Koriyama Station

Take the bullet train from Koriyama Station to Sendai Station

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The order of activities and arrival times may differ on the day depending on reasons such as road conditions and congestion at destinations
• Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be changed to a hired car, taxi, etc
• Seats may not be designated
• Children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with Shinkansen seats. Furthermore, if there are many participants, children 0-5 years old may have to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian on board the hired car. If guaranteed seats on the Shinkansen and hired car are required for such children, please book them under the child rate
• Lunch is included. Vegetarian meals are available and must be requested at the time of booking
• Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available
• As large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought during the tour, please leave them in a locker or at your hotel before participating
• Snowfall is expected in winter. Wearing snow boots or other shoes that protect against snow is recommended
• Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour