Aizu Buddhist City Exploration Course
A journey tracing the Buddhist culture of Aizu established by the high-rise Tokitsu Bodhisattva during the Heian period. Stroll through the historic site of Eijiji ruins and learn about Aizu's Buddhist city at the museum. Enjoy a lunch of local vegetable shojin cuisine. This is a fulfilling course that includes sake brewery visits and nature walks.
- Area:
- Bandai Town
- Recommended Season:
- Year-round
- Participation fee:
- ¥19,800〜 / per person
Schedule
We will pick you up at designated locations such as hotels.
Visit to the Historical Site of Keijitsu-ji and its Museum
Hachiyou-ji Amida Hall
Also known as Aizu Koyasan, the Amida Hall was designated as an Important Cultural Property in 1950. There is a unique custom here, where small towers called 'wooden five-ringed pagodas' are used to enshrine and memorialize the belongings of deceased relatives, a practice that remains only in this area.
Vegetarian cuisine using local ingredients (can be changed to soba or bamboo rice)
Shopping at Michi no Eki Bandai
A somewhat unique roadside station that collaborates with various companies like Montbell and Bandai Toys. It also offers local rare souvenirs.
Tour and tasting at Eikawa Sake Brewery
Traditional sake brewing focused on the famous water 'Ryugasawa Spring'. Aizu's brewery with 155 years of history.
Drive along the Gold Line
In autumn, it is truly a golden road. We will drive along a beautiful toll road (currently free) to get to Urabandai.
Ura-Bandai Sightseeing Spot Walk
We will guide you to spots for each season. During the autumn foliage season, for example, the photographer's mecca "Kakuzawa Pond".
