Readings
【Aizu Historical Exploration】The network that calms the earth's anger. The mystery of the "Twelve Yakushi" spread throughout Aizu.
Beginning with the "Aizu Five Yakushi" that calmed the great eruption of Mount Bandai, the grand prayer network of the "Aizu Twelve Yakushi" spread throughout Aizu. We unravel the historical mystery that saved people from disasters and diseases.
【Aizu Historical Exploration】The mystery of the cave that only sees light on the morning of the winter solstice. The place of prayer built on the harsh mountaintop, "Kitayama Yakushi".
The "Kitayama Yakushi" quietly stands at the summit of Kitashiohara Village. It unravels the history of the harsh nature of Urabandai and the prayers of the people, including the custom of visiting the two children, the inner sanctum where light only shines on the winter solstice, and the torii gate submerged at the bottom of the lake.
[Aizu Art Exploration] Why are "National Treasures" concentrated in a small temple in the village? The mystery of the hidden "barrier" at Katsunuma Temple.
Katsunuma Temple in Yukawa Village houses 12 early Heian period Buddhist statues, including the National Treasure "Yakushi Nyorai Sitting Statue." It unravels the legend of the barrier of the Five Yakushi of Aizu and the mysteries of Buddhist art connected to Aizu lacquer.
[Aizu Historical Exploration] The mystery of the genius monk who fought Saicho. Why was "Hōjiji," known as the "Hiei Mountain of Tohoku," built in Bandai?
The nationally designated historic site "Hōjiji Ruins" in Bandai Town. It explores the romantic history of why the genius monk Tokui, who engaged in Japan's largest Buddhist debate with Saicho, built the "Hiei Mountain of Tohoku" in the land of Aizu, far from the capital.
[Aizu Folklore Exploration] Is the hellish old woman a "god of safe childbirth"? The prayers of women living in Inawashiro: "Onbasama."
"Onbasama (Yubai Hall)" quietly stands by Lake Inawashiro in Sekiwaki. Why did the deity of the river of the underworld become a god of safe childbirth? It unravels the deep-rooted folk beliefs and the history of women's prayers in Aizu.
[Aizu Historical Exploration] Why do the Buddha statues sit in "seiza"? The drama hidden in the "Aizu Great Buddha" at Ganjōji in Kitakata.
The "Aizu Great Buddha" at Ganjōji in Kitakata City. It deeply explores the historical drama of Buddhist culture in Aizu, including the rare seated bodhisattva in Tohoku and the memories of villagers hidden behind the broken halo.
[Filial Piety Travel] Touring Aizu and Urabandai in an Alphard. A private tour experience that assures parents with mobility concerns.
A report on a completely private tour for those who want to give their parents a travel gift but are worried about their mobility. With a chartered Alphard, we introduce a day of touring Aizu and Urabandai at the pace of your parents, free from travel stress.
[Aizuwakamatsu] A photography journey with a group of four female camera enthusiasts - A private guide creates the "best shot" and "local flavors."
We guide a group of four women with a passion for photography to Aizu's shooting spots. We introduce the private tour experience of visiting Ouchi-juku, Nanokamachi, and Sazae-do, enjoying encounters unique to the area.
[Tour Report] A girls' trip from Sendai! A sparkling and healing tour of Inawashiro's "Adult Holiday."
On February 26, 2026, we held a private tour with three women from Sendai, exploring Inawashiro Town in Fukushima Prefecture. We report on a blissful moment themed around "sparkle and healing."
A custom-made journey woven into the heart of Aizu, Fukushima. Three stories of the "Thread of Travel" explored in an Alphard.
In February 2026, a report on the completely private tour "Thread of Travel" in a luxury Alphard. We introduce a special Aizu journey crafted by three families.
Exclusive access to the "Miracle Blue" of Aonuma in Urabandai, limited to one group per day. A completely custom-made winter trip exploring Kitakata's sauce cutlet rice and famous hot springs.
From the early morning Aonuma to Kitakata gourmet and Aizu's famous hot springs. We guide you through a completely custom-made special day that doesn't exist in existing tours.
Celebrate your important anniversary with a special snowy landscape in Urabandai. A production and surprise that can only be achieved through a completely private tour.
Create a proposal or wedding anniversary in the snowy landscape of Urabandai. We introduce special plans unique to completely private tours.
Selected by local guides: Five exquisite lunch spots and day-use hot springs in Urabandai that you want to visit after the tour.
After a walk in the snowy fields, enjoy blissful moments with local flavors and hot springs. We introduce the local soba shops and hidden hot spring facilities that our local guides truly recommend.
Reset yourself: Enjoy winter in Urabandai all to yourself. Reasons why "private guides" are chosen for adult solo trips.
Indulge in luxury without having to accommodate anyone. Experience the tranquility of Urabandai in a completely private tour for solo travelers. The charm of one-on-one guides that balance safety and freedom.
Usage Guide: Information on how to apply, payment, and cancellation policy.
We will explain in detail the flow of booking a private tour for the Thread of Travel, payment methods, cancellation policies, and other important commitments.
Assured response: What if the weather turns bad? Judgments on holding Urabandai private tours and safety standards.
Rest assured even in rain or snow. We explain the criteria for holding Urabandai tours, timing for cancellation decisions, and alternative plans based on weather, prioritizing customer safety.
Thorough comparison: Snowshoe experiences in Urabandai. Which suits you better, group tours or private guides?
A group tour for a few thousand yen versus a private guide for tens of thousands of yen. A thorough explanation of the decisive differences behind the price gap from a professional perspective. What are the differences in time management, quality of information, and flexibility?
[Beginner Friendly] Tailor-made according to your physical strength. Experience a "non-exhausting" snow mountain walk with a custom tour in Urabandai.
Even those who are not confident in their physical strength can relax. Enjoy the snowy world without strain with a completely private guide that matches your pace 100%. Full support for transportation and equipment included.
[Early Morning Only] To the untouched silver world of Urabandai. A private tour to leave the "first footprints" in fresh snow, experiencing tranquility.
At 7:30 AM, experience perfect silence in a world of minus 10 degrees. Exclusively enjoy special phenomena like diamond dust and frost that cannot be seen during the day on a private tour.
[Latest 2026] No car? No problem! The appeal of a completely private tour that monopolizes winter in Urabandai and a guide to prepare without fail.
The charm of a completely private tour to enjoy winter in Urabandai with peace of mind, along with a guide to prepare your clothing and belongings without fail. Transportation included, no driving needed, enjoy the serene snowfields and winter scenery of Goshikinuma at "your own pace."
