Recommended by the staff Urabandai Lake Resort! A 2-night, 3-day trip to Inawashiro, Aizuwakamatsu, and Urabandai
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- A 2-night, 3-day trip to Inawashiro, Aizuwakamatsu, and Urabandai
Take a leisurely stroll through Inawashiro, Kitakata, Aizuwakamatsu, and Urabandai, and fully enjoy learning, sightseeing, eating, and playing.
Enjoy the many charms of Fukushima that cannot be fully conveyed in just one night.
Learn and see in the Inawashiro area
When you get off at Inawashiro Station, Mount Bandai will greet you.
The first day begins with a pleasant, cool, and clear air.
We immediately headed to our next destination by taking the "Hideyoku-go" circular bus (operates from late July to mid-November) which visits the main tourist spots in the area around Lake Inawashiro, or by taxi.
The official Hideyokun website is here
Look
Inawashiro Herb Garden
Located in the Bandai Plateau, this 100,000 square meter paradise of flowers and fragrances is a spectacular sight. Approximately 200 types of herbs, including lavender and chamomile, as well as other flowers such as rape blossoms and cosmos bloom in every season. The popular annual event "Umbrella Sky" is held in the greenhouse within the park, creating a fantastical world. Be sure to take some photogenic photos to remember your trip. The attached herb shop sells herbal products and also serves lavender soft serve ice cream, herbal tea, and light meals.
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address
Postal code 969-2696
Kawageta Listel Park, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture -
公式HP
https://www.listel-inawashiro.jp/green_season/herb.php -
Closed days
Every Thursday
*Closed during the winter (early December to early March)
learn
Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall
The birthplace of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi and the exhibition hall are both located here, and the house has been left exactly as it was when he was born, including the hearth where he burned his left hand. The exhibition hall also has exhibits on the doctor's research achievements and a corner where you can learn and experience the world of bacteria through games and other means.
The adjacent Infectious Disease Museum conveys the knowledge and experience humans have built up about infectious diseases, as well as progress toward the future, and allows visitors to learn correct knowledge about infectious diseases.
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address
Postal code 969-3284
81 Maeda, Mitsuwa, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture -
Official website
https://www.noguchihideyo.or.jp/ -
Opening days
Open all year round (except December 29th to January 3rd)
The Infectious Disease Museum will be closed from December 1st to March 15th.
Eat
Inawashiro Craft Beer Hall
The authentic beer, brewed using the techniques of a Braumeister (brewmaster) invited from Germany, has won the International Beer Award. You can enjoy local beer while looking out at Mount Bandai, as well as original sausages and snacks that go perfectly with beer.
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address
Postal code 969-3284
85 Murahigashi, Mitsuwa, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture -
Official website
http://inawashirojibeer.com/ -
Opening days
Open all year round (may be closed on special days during winter)
Please use the free shuttle bus (no reservation required) from Inawashiro Station to the hotel. It will take about 30 minutes to reach Urabandai Lake Resort.
After taking a break, relax in the hot springs, savor a meal, and enjoy your stay at the hotel to the fullest.
Staying for multiple nights is a good deal,
Recommended accommodation plans
We offer a special limited-time offer for stays of 2 nights or more.
Fukushima is packed with attractions that you can't see in one night, so enjoy it at your leisure with our multi-night plan.
What to eat and see in the Kitakata/Aizu area
Start your second day with Kitakata Ramen! Enjoy the authentic taste in Kitakata, which boasts around 100 ramen shops! You can also use the Aizu Bus, which goes directly from the hotel to Kitakata Station. Click here for details.
Eat
Kitakata Ramen
The history of Kitakata Ramen dates back to the late Taisho and early Showa periods. At that time, there were no ramen shops in Kitakata city, but a young man who had come from China was selling ramen (Shina Soba). This Shina Soba is said to be the origin of Kitakata Ramen. Kitakata Ramen is basically soy sauce-based, but the color and flavor vary greatly from shop to shop. The noodles also differ in thickness, curl, and chewiness. A major characteristic is the use of "flat, aged, high-hydration noodles," which contain more water than typical noodles. For shop information, maps, etc., please see "Kitakata Ramenkai".
After the meal, head to Aizu to see Fukushima's representative traditional crafts and sake breweries!
buy
Toshinobo
Toshinobo is a kimono specialty store. They offer a variety of products beyond kimono, such as hats and umbrellas made from Aizu cotton, a traditional fabric from Aizu. Their popular kimono rental plan allows you to tour the city wearing Aizu cotton.
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address
〒965-0044
8-12 Nanukamachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture -
Official website
http://www.toshinobow.com/ -
Closed days
Every Thursday
Eat
Yamadera Teahouse
This retro-style cafe and teahouse, which was renovated from a rice storehouse from the Taisho era, offers coffee brewed with spring water from the Aizu Miyama mountains and rice dumplings made with 100% Koshihikari rice. In addition to being a cafe, the cafe also sells traditional crafts and antiques.
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address
〒965-0044
3-32 Nanukamachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture -
Closed days
Every Tuesday and second Wednesday
buy
Tsurunoe Sake Brewery
This sake brewery in the castle town was founded in 1793. They are committed to traditional hand-made methods and continue to carefully craft sake without mass production. They are famous for their signature brand "Aizu Chujo" and the popular "Yuri", made by a female master brewer.
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address
〒965-0044
2-46 Nanukamachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture -
Official website
https://www.tsurunoe.com/ -
Closed days
new year's day
We will travel on a Haikara-san.
Next up is the climax of the day!
Look
Tsurugajo Castle
Tsurugajo Castle, a symbol of Aizuwakamatsu City, boasts beautiful red tiled roofs. The castle tower can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. There are also many other attractions, including stone walls and a tea house. Various events and special exhibitions are also held there.
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address
〒965-0873
1-1 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture -
Official website
https://www.tsurugajo.com/tsurugajo/ -
Opening days
Open daily
How was your tour of Aizu? After soothing your tired body in the hot springs, take a good rest. Enjoy your last day as well.
Staying for multiple nights is a good deal,
Recommended accommodation plans
We offer a special limited-time offer for stays of 2 nights or more.
Fukushima is packed with attractions that you can't see in one night, so enjoy it at your leisure with our multi-night plan.
Urabandai / Other areas to play and see
On the third day, we'll introduce some spots you can enjoy around the hotel!
Experience the magnificent nature of Urabandai with the mystical Goshikinuma Trail Walk, or take a sightseeing boat tour of Lake Hibara, the largest lake Urabandai.
At Japan Kimono Museum, you can enjoy the beautiful world of kimonos from the Edo period to the early Showa period.
Play
Mysterious Goshikinuma
Trail walking
Goshikinuma, which has been awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide.
Take a leisurely stroll along the Goshikinuma nature trail, where a local nature guide will point out the highlights and the beauty of nature.
The pace is kept manageable, so even those who are not confident in their physical fitness can participate with peace of mind.
- Event period
- April 18, 2026 (Sat) - November 15, 2026 (Sun)
*Dates may vary depending on remaining snow and snow conditions. - Time
- Morning session: Meet at 9:20 AM, dismissal at 12:00 PM
Afternoon session: Meet at 13:20, dismissal at 16:00 - Fee
- 4,500 yen
*Adults and children pay the same price. - Meeting point
- <Hotel transfer service available>
Goshiki no Mori 1st Floor Activity Station
Morning session, departure at 09:39
Afternoon session, departure at 13:39
<Hotel transfer service not included>
Haregasaya Base
1096-439 Hibara Soharayama, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture 969-2701
Google Maps is here - Target
- Healthy individuals who are free from physical disabilities and can walk a relatively flat trekking course of approximately 1.5 hours.
*Participants under junior high school age must be accompanied by a guardian. - Capacity
- 9 people per session, with 1 guide.
Minimum number of participants: 2
Play
Lake Cruise in Hibara
On Lake Hibara, the largest lake Urabandai, you can leisurely cruise among the islands floating on the lake while gazing at the rugged crater of Mount Bandai. In spring, you can enjoy the fresh greenery and the sparkling lake surface, as well as the Oyamazakura cherry blossoms on the floating island known as "Sakurajima," and in autumn, the picturesque autumn foliage—scenery that can only be seen from a cruise.
- Event period
- Late April to early November
- Time
- The ride takes 30 minutes
10:00-15:30
- Fee
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- Adults (15+)
- 1,400 yen
- Elementary
- 700 yen
- Preschoolers
- free
*The above prices include consumption tax. - Ticket sales office
- Lake Hibara First Parking Lot
Look
Japan Kimono Museum
Opening in October 2022. The museum will exhibit antique kimonos from the Edo period to the early Showa period, including courtesan travel wear, courtesan uchikake, wedding uchikake and furisode, and meisen silk. Enjoy the beautiful world of kimono, boasting one of the largest collections in Japan. After viewing the exhibits, you can relax in the cafe on the first floor.
*Admission tickets can be purchased at a special price at our hotel.
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address
Postal code 963-1309
5-211 Atami, Atami-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture -
Official website
https://kimonomuseum.jp/ -
Closed days
12/29~1/3, Exhibition change period
How was your 2-night, 3-day trip through Inawashiro, Kitakata, Aizuwakamatsu, and Urabandai?
Please come to Urabandai to experience the many charms of Fukushima that cannot be fully conveyed in just one night.
All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you!
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