Travel Thread
Tour of Urabandai, Fukushima Prefecture
Completely Private Guided Tour
Latest Tours
Latest Tour
Special Project Tour in October 2025
We have prepared a special project that allows you to fully enjoy the charms of Fukushima Prefecture.
Please see the flyer for details.
What is Threads of Travel?
About
Threads of Travel is a private tour service that primarily guides you around Urabandai, Fukushima Prefecture.
A guide with 50 years of experience living in Fukushima Prefecture will introduce the charm of the region while incorporating your requests to the fullest.
Features of the Tour
Features
Customizable
Tours Made to Order
We cater to your desires, such as wanting to "enjoy while feeling history," "experience the breeze of nature," or "have fun with children."
Comfortably in a private vehicle
(Alphard)
Comfortable travel in the spacious Alphard Z. We can accommodate families with small children and those who need assistance with walking.
Model tours are also
available
For those who want to efficiently visit popular tourist spots or find customizing on their own to be challenging, model tours are also available.
Main Tourist Areas
Main Tourist Areas
Each area has its own unique charm
Kitashiobara Village Recommended Spots
Recommended Spots
Recommended tourist destinations and activities from Tabi no Ito
Mystical Swamp: Kyokusawa Swamp
A spot where photographers who love Urabandai gather in autumn. The reflection on the water surface is as beautiful as a painting...
Moroha Foundation Modern Art Museum
Nestled in the majestic nature of Aizu Bandai Kogen and Bandai Asahi National Park, the
Nihon Chūsen Shidarezakura Namiki
Approximately 3km long, featuring 1,000 weeping cherry trees, this is one of Japan's largest promenades. At full bloom, it becomes a "Sakura Tunnel" with displayed SL (steam locomotive)...
Koibitozaka
A hill that offers a panoramic view of Kitakata City. The scenery, especially at sunset, is beautiful and known as a romantic spot...
Shingu Kumano Shrine Nagatoko
Built in the late Heian period, this "open-air" hall has no walls or doors, making it a valuable building that conveys the architectural style of that time. The diameter of the pillars is 45cm...
Aizu Bukeyashiki
A magnificent thatched building faithfully restored from the residence of the Aizu clan's chief retainer, along with a beautiful Japanese garden, is an impressive scale. Inside the residence, realistic dolls depict the...
Ishibe Sakura
An Edohigan cherry tree boasting an age of about 650 years, its solitary figure standing in the rice fields and its overwhelming presence with branches spreading in all directions captivates viewers...
Ashinomaki Onsen
In a breathtaking location along the deep valley of the Okawa River, the contrast of the autumn foliage coloring the valley and the river is stunningly beautiful. The...
Tatsuzawa Fudotaki
There are "Otoko-taki" gently flowing down like a curtain along the rocky surface and "Onna-taki" quietly standing, surrounded by the greenery of the primeval forest, creating a scene that feels like...
Inawashiro Herb Garden
With a perfect location overlooking Mount Bandai and Lake Inawashiro, this healing paradise boasts about 500 varieties of herbs and seasonal flowers in full bloom. The greenhouse...
Kamega Castle Park
The site of the residence of the Inawashiro clan, the park still retains impressive moss-covered stone walls and empty moats, allowing visitors to quietly feel the romance of the Warring States history...
Roadside Station Bandai
Located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, at the foot of the majestic Mount Bandai, "Roadside Station Bandai" is a hub of interaction filled with the blessings of nature and local charm...
Bandai Mountain Gold Line
The "Bandai Mountain Gold Line" is a representative sightseeing road in the Bandai area of Fukushima Prefecture, running approximately 17.6 km along the western side of the majestic Mount Bandai...
Alts Bandai
"Alts Bandai," located on the southern slope of Mount Bandai in Fukushima Prefecture, is a snow resort boasting one of the largest scales in Tohoku and well-equipped facilities. The quality of the snow and...
Miyagawa's Senbonzakura
Along the riverbank of Miyagawa, about 500 Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom over approximately 1 km, creating a magnificent cherry blossom tunnel, making it one of the top spots in Aizumisato Town...
Shibukawa Donya
Located on Nanokamachi Street in Aizuwakamatsu City, Shibukawa Donya is a striking building where you can enjoy local cuisine. Established in 1882, it is a building associated with a seafood wholesaler, showcasing Aizu's...
Hotopia Shin-Tsur
The "Beauty Hot Spring" that springs from 800m underground is characterized by its unique slippery texture, and it is said that after bathing, your skin becomes surprisingly smooth...
Koriyama Nunobiki Kaze no Kogen
At an elevation of 1,000m, 33 giant wind turbines, among the largest in Japan, line the plateau overlooking Lake Inawashiro. In summer, the entire area is covered with "hi...
Asaka Historical Museum
The main building of the former Fukushima Normal School was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in June 1977. Its value as a cultural asset is significant, dating back to the Meiji...
Shibuki Ice
This phenomenon occurs when lake water is blown up by strong winds and freezes upon contact with trees along the shore, but places where this can be seen on a large scale are rare in Japan, with Lake Inawashiro being one of the few...
Roadside Station Hatori Lake Kogen
This place is popular for its rich menu featuring the village's specialty vegetable, "Yacon." The Yacon soft serve has a slight bitterness and is a unique treat...
British Hills
Known as "Britain without a passport," this place features authentic British architecture that feels far removed from Japan, making it picturesque just to walk around. Additionally...
Iwase Yumoto Onsen
With a history of over 1,200 years since its opening, this quiet hot spring area retains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned "yuba" (hot spring resort). While it lacks flashy tourist facilities, the river...
Tower of Hetsuri
This is the largest scenic spot along the Okawa Line, where bizarre rocks stand in a tower-like formation. Over a million years, erosion and weathering have created this magnificent landscape...
Kannonnuma Forest Park
On calm days, the still lake surface acts as a mirror, reflecting the vibrant red and golden trees, creating the mystical beauty of the "water mirror" that attracts visitors...
Yunokami Onsen Station
Known as the only station in Japan with a thatched roof, Yunokami Onsen Station is beautiful in spring with cherry blossoms and in winter with its snow-covered scenery...
Yukawa Takara-kan
Located in Yukawa Village, this "Yukawa Takara-kan" serves as a hub for local information while housing valuable "treasures" from Japanese film history...
Katsuzouji Yakushido
This ancient temple houses many important cultural properties, including the wooden statue of Yakushi Nyorai and the standing statues of Nikkō and Gekkō Bodhisattvas, which are designated as national treasures. The quiet hall...
Roadside Station Aizu Yukawa & Aizubakuhatsu
This roadside station consistently ranks among the top in the prefecture, boasting overwhelming popularity and satisfaction. The farmer's restaurant "Kubeiru" offers a wide variety of local vegetable dishes...
Nagaragawa Otaki
One of the largest waterfalls in Tohoku, it has been selected as one of the "One Hundred Waterfalls of Japan." Rather than falling vertically, the water glides down the surface of a massive rock face...
Ukogi Hedge Samurai Residences
This street of samurai residences, enveloped in tranquility, preserves the echoes of the Edo period. The "edible hedge, Ukogi," recommended by Lord Takayama Uesugi, continues to create a beautiful green landscape...
Yoshitei and the Atmosphere of the Castle Town
This merchant building with a heavy thatched roof, designated as an Important Cultural Property, exudes an overwhelming presence. The garden from the Edo period and the Taisho era buildings create a unique...
Former Igarashi Family Residence
A typical residence of a mid-level farmer in the Aizu region built in the mid-Edo period. Farming tools from that time are also on display. It has no foundation and is built on round stones...
Application Process
Flow
Apply from the web
Please apply using the dedicated form. Follow the questions to check the places you want to visit and enter your requests.
Confirm content and pricing
Based on your preferences, we will send you proposals for tour plans and pricing via email.
Tour Confirmation
Once you are satisfied with the content and make the payment, the tour will be confirmed.
You can also apply by phone or email
090-8929-7479
info@tabinoito.com
Standard Model Tour
Model Tour
Recommended for those who do not need complete customization. This is a plan that follows the standard course.
Special Plan
For those considering a more special trip
Customer Feedback
Voice
We requested a private tour from Koriyama to our accommodation for five hours. The planning was thorough with various suggestions, and we enjoyed delicious ramen in Kitakata, which our two sons wanted to try, while also seeing the townscape of the warehouses and visiting a lacquerware workshop and sake brewery. Finally, we visited Goshikinuma to enjoy nature. During the travel time, we learned a lot about Fukushima. It became a memorable trip thanks to the tour that was only possible because it was private. Thank you very much.
I participated in a private tour in Inawashiro. From 12 PM to 5 PM, it was a perfect schedule! 🚗 Personally, I loved the sparkle of the 'World Glass Museum' and the calm atmosphere of TARO Cafe. Since it was a small private tour, we could enjoy it at our own pace, which was great. I would like to come again in a different season!
We used this service as a group of four. The large vehicle allowed us to use the space comfortably, and the flexibility in timing at tourist spots and the possibility of changing destinations were unique to the private tour. We were satisfied as photography enthusiasts.
