Aizu Buddhist Capital Exploration Course

Aizu Buddhist Capital Exploration Course

A journey tracing the Buddhist culture of Aizu established by the high priest Tokui from the Heian period. Stroll through the historic site of Eijiji 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 tour and nature walks.

Area:
Bandai Town
Recommended season:
Year-round
Participation fee:
¥19,800〜 / per person

Schedule

9:00

We will pick you up at designated locations such as hotels.

9:30

Visit to the Historical Site of Keijitsu-ji Ruins Museum

10:30

Hachiyou-ji Amida Hall

Also known as Aizu Koyasan, the Amida Hall was designated as an Important Cultural Property by the country in 1950. There is a unique custom here, which is now only found in this area, where small towers called 'wooden five-ringed pagodas' are used to enshrine and memorialize the belongings of deceased relatives.

12:00

Vegetarian cuisine using local ingredients (can be changed to soba or wappa rice)

13:00

Shopping at Michi no Eki Bandai

A somewhat unusual roadside station that partners with various companies like Montbell and Bandai, offering unique local souvenirs.

14:00

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.

15:00

Gold Line Drive

Autumn is truly the golden season. Drive along the beautiful toll road (currently free) to Urabandai.

16:00

Urabandai Sightseeing Spot Walk

We will guide you to seasonal spots. During the autumn foliage season, visit the photographer's mecca, "Kamakura Swamp".

17:00

We will take you to your desired location, such as a hotel.

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