WCC Hospitality Travels the World: Aizu in Japan

Where is "Aizu"?

- Aizu is an area in Fukushima ,which is located at north-west area in Japan. There are a lot of nature, and you can feel all four seasons. In spring, you can see pretty cherry blossoms; also, you can see beautiful colored leaves in fall. In you can enjoy water sport at Lake Inawashiro in Summer; also, you can make great memory with snow in Winter. A long time ago, many warriors lived in Aizu, so the traditional culture is still alive. You must feel Japanese old style in Aizu.

How to go to Aizu from Seattle

✈Seattle-Tokyo

1. SEA-NRT(United Airlines) 1,000 10h20m

2. SEA-NRT(Delta Airlines) $1,010 10h5m

3. SEA-LAX-NRT(Alaska Airlines/ Singapore Airlines) $655 22h45m

※The price may change.

🚍Tokyo-Aizu

1. Japanese Bullet Train $87 1h40m

2. Expressway Bus $35 4h30m

3. Night Bus $28 5h20m

Accommodations

・Ashina (Japanese style hotel)

Web site: http://www.ashina.co.jp/

・Okawaso (Japanese style hotel)

Web site: http://www.ookawaso.co.jp/

・Syakunage (cottage)

Web site: http://www.cottage.co.jp/

Restaurants

・comaya (tofu cafe)
Almost food at comaya are mede from tofu.
I recommend this cafe to people who like heaty food!

Tel: +81 0242-85-8203

・Iwahashi kan (Japanese noodle Soba)
Inawashiro ,which is a part of Aizu, is noted for excellent soba!

Web site: https://www.facebook.com/いわはし館-185809104883910/

・Medetaiya (Ramen)

Web site: http://www.medetaiya.co.jp/medetaiya/index.html

・Tagoto (traditional food at Aizu)

Web site: http://tagoto-aizu.com/

・Turuga (Sashimi of horsemeat)
Have you tried horsemeat? Aizu is famous for horsemeat. You should try it!

Web site: http://turuga829.com/

・Mitsutaya (traditional food at Aizu)

Web site: http://www.mitsutaya.jp/

Activities

・Handicraft making experience

It can be a nice souvenir!

・Tsuruga-jo (Japanese castle)
Tsuruga-jo ,which is illminated at night is so amazing!
Also, you can see cherry blossom and colored leaves.

Web site: http://www.tsurugajo.com/turugajo/shiro-top.html

・Buke Yashiki (museum)

Web site: http://bukeyashiki.com/

・Ouchi-juku (Japanese old style town)

There are a lot of restaurants and shops of souvenir; also, you can experience handicraft making.

Web site: http://ouchi-juku.com/

・Skiing

You will see the beautiful lake from a ski slope during daytime; furthermore,
you can enjoy amazing fireworks at night!

Web site: http://www.inawashiro-ski.com/

・Mountain climbing at Mt. Bandai

Web site: http://www.bandaisan.or.jp/entry-list.html?id=8621

・Water sports at Lake Inawashiro
You have many options to enjoy at Lake Inawashiro!

Web site: http://inawashiroko.jp/web/

・Walking around the lake in Winter
Every winter white swans come to Lake Inawashiro, and a contrast between blue lake water and white swan is so beautiful. Alos, you can see "Shibuki-gori".