Sightseeing

It is the largest mountainous wetland in Japan, spanning the three prefectures of Fukushima, Gunma, and Niigata. With Hiuchidake and Mt. Shibutsu, two of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, it is a very popular spot for mountain climbing and trekking to enjoy the rich natural beauty of Oze.

At 2,133 meters above sea level, it is one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains, with a spectacular view of the summit marshland. A popular two-day and one-night course is to traverse the main route from the Takizawa trailhead to the Koma-no-Hoya and then traverse the Aizu-Komagatake and Nakamon-dake peaks.

The contrast between the bare white rock surfaces and the autumn leaves in fall is very impressive. Free parking is available.

The Kita-Nikko Takahata Ski Resort boasts powder snow and has a total of 10 courses, offering a variety of skiing and snowboarding styles for everyone from beginners to experts. This is a facility of the ryokan group.

The Inan River, which runs alongside the ryokan, is a mountain stream that cuts through Minami Aizu Town from the Tadami area in the north to the Hinoemata area in the south. It is famous for ayu (sweetfish) fishing and is crowded with many anglers during the season.

This rural stage is located in Omomo village in Minamiaizu Town and is designated as a National Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property. Folk performing arts such as Tajima Gion Matsuri Yatai Kabuki were performed on it as “Omomo no Yume Butai.”

Hinoemata Kabuki is said to have originated in the Edo period (1603-1867), when villagers learned and practiced Kabuki they had seen and heard in Edo (present-day Tokyo). It is performed three times a year on the Hinoki Stage, a nationally designated Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property.

This park allows visitors to experience the nature of Oze in a compact and familiar setting. One million plants of 100 species are planted in the park, mainly flowers and grasses that bloom in Oze and neighboring mountains, such as the zubashou, Nikkoukisuge, and Komakusa.

It is the oldest ginkgo tree in Fukushima Prefecture, estimated to be about 800 years old. It is more than 30 meters tall, with a trunk circumference of 11 meters, and the sight of its yellow autumn leaves is breathtaking.

Maesawa village is where the traditional Magariya houses of the Okuaizu region, built more than 100 years ago, still remain in people's daily lives today. The village has a museum and a restaurant, and the view from the observatory is spectacular.

A 12-hectare buckwheat field stretches across the Takatsue district. Every year from late August to early September, the field is covered with pure white buckwheat flowers as far as the eye can see. The soba fields are also illuminated when the flowers are at their best.

The Tateiwa Summer Festival is an annual summer event held in July. In addition to approximately 2,000 fireworks, there will be band performances and game events on the main stage.

Nansenji is a Jodo Shinshu temple. The thatched-roof bell tower gate was built in 1794 by the farmers of the Mikurashiri area with donations. The temple is also famous for the magnificent weeping cherry tree, estimated to be 120 years old.

This 7-hectare park has a 6-km-long, 11-course walking trail. The park is called “Himesayuri in the Sky” because 1 million “Himesayuri” grow wild in the park. The best time to visit is from mid-June to early July.

Although it is a small waterfall over the Araumi River, it is characterized by the beauty of its waterfall basin. It is called “Blue Falls” because of its mysterious azure color. Nestled in a quiet forest, a dragon god is enshrined beside the waterfall.

The festival of Tade-Uga Shrine and Kumano Shrine is held annually from July 22 to 24 in the Tajima district of Minamiaizu Town. It is one of the three major Gion festivals in Japan along with Kyoto Gion and Nakano-Tsushima (Aichi).

This 1,100-meter-high high-altitude marsh is designated as a national natural treasure and one of Fukushima's 100 most beautiful green spots. Around the swamp are wooden paths for strolling, where visitors can enjoy seasonal alpine plants such as Mizubasho (Asian skunk-cabbage).

Aizu was a “half farmer, half inn” on the Aizu West Highway in the Edo period, and thatched-roof houses stand side by side along the highway, as they were in those days. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts about 800,000 visitors a year.

You can use the same Azuki Onsen hot spring water source as our ryokan on a one-day trip. Please feel free to stop by when you visit Oze for sightseeing, mountain climbing, skiing, camping, etc. This is a facility of our group.

A campground rich in nature surrounded by a mountain stream and virgin forest. Families can enjoy collecting beetles and giant stag beetles, catching char, tree climbing, and more. This is a facility of our group.

This roadside station is located along Route 289 in the Nango district of Minamiaizu Town. Visitors can enjoy ramen noodles and soft-serve ice cream made from Nango tomatoes, a local specialty. There are also day-trip hot spring facilities and an RV park. This is a facility of our group.