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Minamiaizu
Fukushima
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Minamiaizu
Fukushima
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Minamiaizu
The town of Minamiaizu is known as a "treasure trove of important cultural properties" and is rich in natural tourist spots such as Takashimizu Natural Park. Ouchi-juku, where more than 30 thatched-roof houses line up, is a representative spot of Minamiaizu town, where you can enjoy a nostalgic scenery. The specialty of Ouchi-juku, "Negi soba," is served with a whole leek sticking out of the bowl, and you use the leek as chopsticks to eat the noodles and leek together, making it a dish with a great impact!
Minamiaizu
5 Highlights
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Ouchi-juku
A post town that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period
This post town was developed as a post town connecting Aizu and Nikko, and was bustling with many daimyos and travelers. The townscape retains the form of a lodging station from the Edo period and has been designated as an "Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings". Thatched-roof houses line the mountainous area, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the post town from that time.
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Ouchi-juku
A post town that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period
This post town was developed as a post town connecting Aizu and Nikko, and was bustling with many daimyos and travelers. The townscape retains the form of a lodging station from the Edo period and has been designated as an "Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings". Thatched-roof houses line the mountainous area, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the post town from that time.
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Towers of Hiba
A valley that has been carved out over a long period of time to resemble towers
A cliff where peculiar rocks shaped like towers stand in a row. Due to its unique shape, it has been designated as a natural monument of the country. A suspension bridge is built up to the cliff, and you can walk along the rocky surface that has become like a corridor to observe it.
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Towers of Hiba
A valley that has been carved out over a long period of time to resemble towers
A cliff where peculiar rocks shaped like towers stand in a row. Due to its unique shape, it has been designated as a natural monument of the country. A suspension bridge is built up to the cliff, and you can walk along the rocky surface that has become like a corridor to observe it.
03
Oze
The largest high-altitude wetland in Honshu, with Oze-ga-hara
Oze, which is the setting for the song "Summer Memories," is the largest wetland in Honshu, spanning three prefectures: Fukushima, Niigata, and Gunma. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the wetland area, with many unique plants and animals, including alpine plants. The scenery of Oze will become an unforgettable memory.
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Oze
The largest high-altitude wetland in Honshu, with Oze-ga-hara
Oze, which is the setting for the song "Summer Memories," is the largest wetland in Honshu, spanning three prefectures: Fukushima, Niigata, and Gunma. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the wetland area, with many unique plants and animals, including alpine plants. The scenery of Oze will become an unforgettable memory.
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Takasuishin Nature Park
A park where people and nature harmonize, taking advantage of the terrain
This park has campsites and promenades, allowing visitors to enjoy nature in a variety of ways. The sight of approximately one million "hime-sayuri" flowers blooming is truly magnificent. It has also been certified as one of the "100 Forests for Water Source Conservation" by the Forestry Agency, and there are abundant springs of clear water.
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Takasuishin Nature Park
A park where people and nature harmonize, taking advantage of the terrain
This park has campsites and promenades, allowing visitors to enjoy nature in a variety of ways. The sight of approximately one million "hime-sayuri" flowers blooming is truly magnificent. It has also been certified as one of the "100 Forests for Water Source Conservation" by the Forestry Agency, and there are abundant springs of clear water.
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Michi-no-Eki Tajima
A roadside station where the specialties of Minamiaizu are condensed
This roadside station is located along National Route 121. Local fresh vegetables, mountain vegetables, and local sake are sold here. In the snack corner, you can try soft serve ice cream made with asparagus or Minamigo tomatoes. It might be a surprisingly addictive taste?
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Michi-no-Eki Tajima
A roadside station where the specialties of Minamiaizu are condensed
This roadside station is located along National Route 121. Local fresh vegetables, mountain vegetables, and local sake are sold here. In the snack corner, you can try soft serve ice cream made with asparagus or Minamigo tomatoes. It might be a surprisingly addictive taste?
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Takato Soba
A specialty soba that even soba lovers recognize as top quality.
Takato Soba can be said to be a representative of Nanbu Aizu gourmet. Soba grown in Nanbu Aizu has a high aroma and excellent texture. Even in soba shops in Tokyo, Nanbu Aizu-produced soba flour is highly regarded, and some people come all the way to buy it. Enjoy the rich flavor of Nanbu Aizu's high-quality soba.
Shingorou
A local cuisine in Minamiaizu that has been loved for many years.
Shingorou is a local cuisine in Minamiaizu, where rice balls made from glutinous rice are flattened and spread with "juunen miso" (miso aged for ten years), then grilled and eaten. The flavor of miso and perilla gives a nostalgic taste. The crispy outside and fluffy inside texture is popular.
Sauce Katsudon
A famous rice bowl dish with freshly fried tonkatsu coated in sauce.
"Sauce Katsudon" has become a specialty of the Aizu region. Crispy cabbage is placed on top of white rice, and freshly fried katsu is generously served. The combination of tonkatsu and white rice is excellent. The sweet and savory sauce stimulates the appetite, making it a very popular gourmet dish.
Inanigawa Ayu
High-quality ayu raised in the clear stream of Inanigawa.
Among fishing enthusiasts, Inanigawa is famous as the home of ayu fishing. Inanigawa, which flows from the virgin beech forest, produces high-quality ayu. Ayu over 20cm is considered a good size and has plump flesh. Grilled with salt is recommended to enjoy the direct taste of the ingredient.
Shukuba-machi Cafe
A cafe where you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period
In the Nanbu District of Aizu, there are cafes scattered around the "Ouchi-juku" area that use old traditional houses from the shukuba-machi (post towns) of the Edo period. It is recommended to take a break while strolling around and enjoying the view of the flourishing shukuba-machi of the Edo period. Enjoy their specialty coffee and sweets!
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥7,218
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥21,930
Best Season
7~11 Month
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