Ultimate Extraordinary Experience: Miracle Sunrise Canoe Tour
Leave the scorching city behind and refresh in the highlands with an average temperature of 27°C.
Paddle slowly to the sunrise lake at 5 AM, reflecting on the mirror-like surface.
Reset your hectic daily life with a special summer trip.
We have prepared an extraordinary experience that will awaken your senses from the moment you step off the Shinkansen.
Highlights of the 'extraordinary' that can only be experienced on this trip
- 【Extraordinary Food】 In the summer at Ouchi-juku, bite into chilled summer vegetables by the babbling brook. Enjoy the refined taste of Aizu soba served with the local specialty 'ippon negi'.
- 【Extraordinary Time】 After touching the historical remnants in the castle town of Aizuwakamatsu, head to Urabandai Kogen. Gaze up at the breathtaking starry sky that unfolds above you.
- 【Extraordinary Accommodation】 From the warm hospitality of 'Village Inn' to the sophisticated 'Scandinavian-style chic hotel', please request your preferred accommodation that suits your sensibility. (Accommodation costs are not included in the price)
- 【Ultimate Extraordinary】 On the second morning, head to Lake Hibara at 5 AM when no one else is around. Board a canoe and enjoy the stunning 'morning glow' that you can claim all to yourself—this is the highlight of your trip.
Travel schedule (with pickup from Koriyama Station)
【Day 1: Experience the summer charm of Aizu and be enveloped by the starry sky】
Our staff will greet you at Koriyama Station. First, we head to the beautiful summer Ouchi-juku with its thatched-roof houses.
Experience the freshness of chilled summer vegetables by the brook and savor soba with the local specialty ippon negi.
Be sure to feel the summer's touch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a historical walk in Aizuwakamatsu city, then head to Urabandai Kogen in the evening.
At night, you will be welcomed by a starry sky that you can never see in the city.
Check in to your preferred accommodation and enjoy a quiet night.
【Day 2: Miracle Morning Glow Canoe and Explore the Nature of Urabandai and Inawashiro】
Wake up a little early for the early morning canoe experience, the climax of your trip.
The morning glow viewed from the lake is breathtakingly beautiful, leaving you speechless.
After soaking in the afterglow of the extraordinary, return to your accommodation and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
Afterward, we will guide you to enjoy the refreshing nature of Urabandai and Inawashiro.
※Based on the above, we will flexibly adjust the itinerary by asking for your preferences for different lunch options or stops during a pre-trip consultation.
- Area:
- Kitashiobara Village
- Recommended Season:
- Summer
- Participation Fee:
- ¥42,000 (including tour fee + experience fee) (excluding tax)
- Maximum number of participants:
- 4 people
Schedule
Meet at Koriyama Station
Meet at the Koriyama Station rotary.
The journey of Tabinoito begins the moment you step into the Alphard.
Leaving National Route 4, we head from the city to the countryside.
We aim for the post town of "Ouchi-juku" from the Edo period.
Time slip to the Edo period: Ouchi-juku
Stepping out of asphalt, listen to the whispers of wind and water at "Ouchi-juku".
A nostalgic landscape lined with thatched roofs.
Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers are chilled in the clear stream flowing through the village.
For lunch, enjoy "Takaoto soba" where you bite into a whole green onion.
Experience old Japan on the porch where the sound of cicadas falls.
Kitakata: Unique Sake Brewery Tour
Passing through Aizuwakamatsu City to Kitakata City.
Famous for "Kitakata ramen", "Brewery Town", and sake made with the underground water from Mount Iide.
This time, you can choose your favorite brewery from among many and enjoy a tour and tasting.
From beginners to connoisseurs, you are sure to find a flavor you love!
Check-in at the hotel
Check-in at the hotel in Urabandai.
Enjoy chatting with local owners at cozy pensions and guesthouses.
Or choose from hotels with a Nordic taste, favored by the imperial family.
Recommended accommodations vary depending on your preferences for hot springs, cuisine, and budget.
Feel free to make any requests like, "I want to stay at a hotel like this."
Canoeing at sunrise
The time when Urabandai changes its expression most dramatically during the day is in the morning.
The tranquil lake is the beginning of adventure.
The moment you start paddling, the world changes color.
Breakfast at the hotel
After returning to the hotel, refresh yourself with a shower.
Please enjoy your breakfast at your leisure.
Inawashiro Town Sightseeing
Departure is slow.
Lake Inawashiro, known as the fourth largest lake in Japan.
We will guide you to the highlights of Inawashiro Town, including the "Inawashiro History Museum" that traces the life of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi, the "Tsuchizakura Shrine" dedicated to the first lord of Aizu, Masayuki Hoshina, and the former villa of Prince Arisugawa, "Tenkyokaku".
Of course, you can also stop by the Inawashiro Roadside Station, which is ranked high in the "Roadside Stations with Great Souvenirs in Fukushima". You can enjoy local specialties, gourmet food, and the stunning views of Mount Bandai and Lake Inawashiro!
Koriyama Station
Access to the Shinkansen is perfect.
We will provide transportation to Koriyama Station.
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