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Aizu (会津) is the westernmost of the three regions of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, the other two regions being Nakadōri in the central area of the prefecture and Hamadōri in the east. As of October 1, 2010, it had a population of 291,838. [2] The principal city of the area is Aizuwakamatsu.
- Tagoto. Mid-range. Tagoto features a hot public bath, Japanese-style and Western rooms and Japanese cuisine, a 5-minute drive from Aizu Wakamatsu Station.
- Marumine Kanko Hotel. Luxury. Located in Ashinomaki Onsen, 渓谷美の宿川音 provides air-conditioned rooms with private open-air hot spring bath. The property is situated 16 km from central Aizuwakamatsu and Aizuwakamatsu Castle is 14 km from 渓谷美の宿川音.
- Kutsurogijuku Chiyotaki. Mid-range. Boasting hot spring baths with mountain views, Kutsurogijyuku Chiyotaki is a 15-minute bus ride from JR Aizuwakamatsu Station.
- Kutsurogijyuku Shintaki. Mid-range. Featuring 4 hot spring baths with free flowing spring water, Kutsurogijyuku Shintaki offers accommodation located a 15-minute bus ride from JR Aizuwakamatsu Station.
Explore Aizu, a traditional area in Fukushima Prefecture with rich culture, history and nature. Discover its Edo Period town Ouchijuku, its pottery and crafts, its pagoda and hot springs, and its ryokan.
Aizu-Wakamatsu is the capital of the Aizu region on the southern part of the Aizu basin, and came to be central to the region with the construction of Tsurugajo Castle in 1384.
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- See the Munakata climbing kiln. A climbing kiln is a kiln that takes the slope of the mountain its built on so the heat rides through the chambers like stairs.
- Make your own pottery. After seeing the pottery at the climbing kiln, you can make and/or decorate your own at Ki no Oto Koubou. You can make your own pottery, with help from staff, using a process called teniberi where the clay sits on a rotating wheel that you control with one hand.
- Eat traditional Aizu food at Takino. Takino is a famous Japanese restaurant that has been in business since the Kamakura era (1185-1333). You can have traditional Tohoku fare, such as nishin no sanshozuke (herring pickled in malt vinegar with pepper plants) and wappameshi.
- Have a sake tasting at Aizu Homare Sake Brewery. Aizu Homare is one of the best breweries in Tohoku, and has repeatedly won awards at the International Wine Challenge.
the University of Aizu We offer a world-class curriculum that conforms to international standards. This curriculum is taught by a faculty comprised of excellent talents attracted from around the world, with 40% of the faculty coming from abroad.
Jan 5, 2021 · Aizu is a historical area in western Fukushima Prefecture, known for its sake breweries, rural villages, and cultural heritage. Learn about the traditional sake-making techniques, enjoy the local cuisine, and explore the scenic attractions of Aizu, a day trip away from Tokyo.
