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- 1 night, 2 days
The Ouchi-juku Post Town is located in a winter wonderland and should not be missed.
The area also plays host to the Aizu Tsurugajo Castle and Ashinomaki Onsen.
The Ashinomaki Onsen is surrounded by nature, and the scenery can be enjoyed throughout all four seasons.
Here we introduce a one-night/two-day tour itinerary that will guarantee you enjoy your visit to Aizu.
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![Aizu-Tajima Station (Change Trains)]()
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![Get off at Yunokami-Onsen Station]()
Get off at Yunokami-Onsen Station -
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Ouchi-juku Post Town -
![Ouchi-juku Post Town [Soba Dokoro Komeya]]()
〈Lunch〉Ouchi-juku Post Town [Soba Dokoro Komeya] -
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〈Overnight Stay〉Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen -
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Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen Station -
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Nishi-Wakamatsu Station (Change Trains) -
![Get off at Tsurugajo West Exit / Tsurugajo Castle]()
Get off at Tsurugajo West Exit / Tsurugajo Castle -
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〈Lunch〉Nakajima -
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Oyaku-en
![Ouchi-juku Post Town [Soba Dokoro Komeya]](/japantrip/nikko_kinugawa/course/course7/img/img_course7_05.jpg)
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Tobu Asakusa Station
The Limited Express Revaty Aizu departing from Tobu Asakusa Station is recommended for travel to the Aizu area. The Limited Express Revaty has free Wi-Fi and all seats are fitted with power sockets available for use while traveling. The Yutari Aizu Tobu free pass provides discount fares.
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Tobu Railways Limited Express Revaty Aizu Departs from Tobu Asakusa Station and takes approximately 3.5 hours
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Aizu-Tajima Station (Change Trains) -
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Aizu Railway Relay Departs from Aizu-Tajima Station, approximately 30 minutes
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Get off at Yunokami-Onsen StationYunokami-Onsen Station building has a thatched roof, which is rare in modern Japan. The station also has a traditional Japanese sunken hearth. The surrounding views are especially beautiful, which makes it a very popular spot for taking photographs.
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Taxi 15 minutes
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Ouchi-juku Post TownThis location was used as a post town by feudal lords in the Edo Period more than 400 years ago. It still has thatched roof houses from the past, and the area exudes an atmosphere of the Edo Period. It is a popular sightseeing spot in Japan.
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On foot
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〈Lunch〉Ouchi-juku Post Town [Soba Dokoro Komeya]Soba noodles are popular in the Ouchi-juku Post Town. The most popular item on the menu at this restaurant is negi soba, which is a bowl of noodles topped with an entire leak plant. The soba noodles are made from only flour ground from locally grown buckwheat. You are sure to enjoy these delicious soba noodles.
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Taxi approximately 30 minutes
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〈Overnight Stay〉Aizu Ashinomaki OnsenThe Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen is located deep in a valley, and it used to be known as the Mystical Hot Spring owing to it being difficult to access. The area provides panoramic views that are only available at hot spring resorts surrounded by nature. This snow-bound hot spring resort is a must-see destination.
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〈Overnight Stay〉Aizu Ashinomaki OnsenThe Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen is located deep in a valley, and it used to be known as the Mystical Hot Spring owing to it being difficult to reach. The area provides panoramic views that are only available at hot spring resorts surrounded by nature. This snow-bound hot spring resort is a must-see destination.
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Aizu Railway Relay For Aizu-Wakamatsu, approximately 15 minutes
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Nishi-Wakamatsu Station (Change Trains)One-minute on foot, and then board the bus for Matsunaga Danchi/Nishi-Wakamatsu Station Route from the No.3 bus stop in the plaza in front of Nishi-Wakamatsu Station.
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Aizu Bus for Matsunaga Danchi/Nishi-Wakamatsu Station Route, 10 minutes (7 stops)
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Get off at Tsurugajo West Exit / Tsurugajo CastleTsurugajo Castle is a symbol of Aizu-Wakamatsu. It is also known as Wakamatsu Castle. It is said to have started when Naomori Ashina built the castle in 1384. The snow-bound Tsurugajo Castle is very beautiful, and it is a must-see destination.
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18 minutes on foot
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〈Lunch〉NakajimaNakajima marks the roots of the Nikomi Sauce Katsudon (pork cutlets on a bed of rice garnished with boiled sauce), and Aizu is the only place in Japan where this can be enjoyed. It is a very popular menu item that around 80% of all customers order. It is also a popular restaurant among local residents.
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15 minutes on foot
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Oyaku-enA brief rest in a Japanese garden.
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Machinaka-Minami Junkan Bus (31 minutes)
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Nishi-Wakamatsu Station
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Aizu Railway for Aizu-Tajima (60 minutes)
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Aizu-Tajima Station
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Aizu Railway Limited Express Revaty for Asakusa (3.5 hours)
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Discount Ticket
This is a good value ticket to use for trains and buses.
We recommend this to enjoy the nature in Nikko.
