Discover Timeless Beauty in Japan’s Historic and Scenic Fukushima
Venture into Fukushima, where red-roofed castles, storybook post towns, scenic rail journeys, sculpted cliffs, and serene stays overlooking Aizu’s historic townscape reveal a landscape shaped by tradition, nature, and timeless beauty.
JR EAST PASS
To fully enjoy this journey through scenic and historic Aizu, we recommend the JR EAST PASS as a flexible and cost-effective way to travel. Starting from Tokyo Station, you can board the Oza-Toro-Tembo sightseeing train, explore the dramatic cliffs at To-no-Hetsuri, and wander the preserved streets of Ouchi-juku. Relax at Matsubayashi-kaku before visiting the iconic Tsurugajo Castle, all easily accessible via JR lines.
With unlimited rides on Shinkansen and local JR trains within the pass area, the JR EAST PASS ensures a smooth, efficient, and stress-free journey. From breathtaking natural landscapes to centuries-old architecture, this pass allows you to explore Aizu with ease while fully immersing yourself in its culture and history.
Tokyo Station
Tohoku Shinkansen
Tokyo - Koriyama
JR Ban-etsu-West Line
Koriyama - Aizu-Wakamatsu
Oza-Toro-Tembo Train
Seated on tatami and unwinding under kotatsu, lose yourself in the majesty of Japan’s luscious landscapes.
Aizu Railway
Aizu-Wakamatsu - Tonohetsuri
To-no-hetsuri Crags
Over one million years, these riveting rock formations have been shaped into a thing of beauty.
Aizu Railway
Tonohetsuri - Yunokami Onsen
Aizu Bus
Ouchijuku Iriguchi - Ouchishimo
Ouchi-juku
The town of Ouchi-juku accomplishes more than just preservation; it celebrates Aizu’s history.
Aizu Bus
Ouchishimo - Yunokami Onsen
Aizu Railway
Yunokami Onsen - Aizu- Wakamatsu
Ryokan Shorinkaku
Tsurugajo Castle
Aizu Bus
Aizu-Wakamatsu Station - Tsurugajo Castle Entrance
JR Ban-etsu-West Line
Aizu-Wakamatsu Station - Koriyama Station
JR Tohoku Shinkansen
Koriyama Station - Tokyo Station
