Aizu Buddhist Capital Exploration Course
A journey tracing the Buddhist culture of Aizu established by the high-ranking Tokitsu Bodhisattva during the Heian period. Stroll through the historic site of Eijiji ruins and learn about Aizu's Buddhist capital at the museum. Enjoy a lunch of local vegetable vegetarian cuisine. This is a fulfilling course that includes a sake brewery visit and nature walk.
- Area:
- Bandai Town
- Recommended season:
- Year-round
- Participation fee:
- 19,800 yen (excluding tax)
Schedule
We will pick you up at the designated location such as your hotel.
Visit to the Historical Site of Eijitsu-ji Temple and Museum
Hachiyou-ji Amida Hall
Also known as Aizu Koyasan, the Amida Hall was designated as an Important Cultural Property by the national government in 1950. There is a unique custom here, which is now only found in this area, where small towers called 'wooden five-ring towers' are used to enshrine and memorialize the belongings of deceased relatives.
Vegetarian cuisine using local ingredients (can be changed to soba or wappa-meshi)
Shopping at Michi no Eki Bandai
A unique roadside station that partners with various companies such as Montbell and Bandai, offering rare local souvenirs.
Tour of Eikawa Sake Brewery and tasting
Traditional sake brewing focused on the famous water 'Ryugasawa Spring'. Aizu's brewery with a history of 155 years.
Gold Line Drive
Autumn is truly the golden season. Drive along the beautiful toll road (currently free) to Urabandai.
Urabandai Sightseeing Spots Walk
We will guide you to seasonal spots. During the autumn foliage season, we recommend the photographer's mecca, "Kakuzawa Pond."
We will take you to your desired location, such as hotels.
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