The land of civilization where you can trace the Japanese history when samurais were still thriving, Fukushima is the land of bravest warriors whose bravery is legend and should be known to the world.

Table of Contents

1. Nisshinkan : Aizu Samurai School
2. Tsuruga Castle
3. Kasama Inari shrine
4. Aizu Bukeyashiki
5. Ouchijuku
6. Oyakuen
7. Yunokami Onsen Station
8. Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon
9. Higashiyama Onsen
10. Goshikinuma
11. Tono hetsuri
12. Kaneyama Fureai hiroba – View Point
13. Former Kuimaru Elementary School
14. Nanokamachi Street
15. Sazaedo Pagoda
16. Nakanosawa Onsen Town
17. Inawashiro Lake
18. Ashinomaki Onsen, a hot spring village in Fukushima
19. Minamisoma City
20. Shamisen live performance at Ookawaso
21. Numajiri Kogen Lodge

Nisshinkan : Aizu Samurai School

The Nisshinkan is Clan’s school; a place of learning and rising 10 years old children in the Aizu clan since 1803 in Edo era. Nisshinkan has good teachings and morals. During the first year they learned Nisshinkan Kokoroe (日新館心得　Rules and etiquette taught at Nisshinkan) and 17 principles

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for example 1.Every morning, you must get up early, wash your face and hands, brush your teeth, comb your hair, put on your clothes properly 2. Be sure to assist in the meal preparation with your parents and the elders. Also, prepare tea and tobacco. When you sit at the same table with your parents, do not start eating before them 3. When your parents leave or return home, or when you have a visitor, you must both greet them and see them off at the entrance door.

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The original building burned down, but the new one has been completely recreated by using the original plans. Here, you can have a good experience such as Akabeko painting and archery.

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Nisshinkan

ที่อยู่	Daily 9.00-16.30 (last admission at 16.00) Adult 620 yen , Junior & high school students 500 yen, Elementary school students 450 yen Tel : 0242-75-2525
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Tsuruga Castle

Visiting Tsuruga castle in Spring; the best season to visit Japan, you can enjoy the beauty of 1,000 bright pink cherry blossoms during the day and rising in the night sky.

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Moreover, the castle is lit up at night during the season too( cherry blossom season in April and Autumn foliage season in end of October- November). It is also known as the famous castle which withstood attack during the Boshin War.

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Light up time: from sunset till 21:00 FYI: Tsuruga castle was the seat of the powerful Aizu clan in Edo Period of Japan history. The castle was besieged during the Boshin Civil War in 1868( the present castle is rebuilt in 1965 and 2001)

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Tsuruga Castle

ที่อยู่	1-1 Otemachi , Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Daily 8.30-17.00 (Last mission 16.30) all year ticket : 410 yen ( castle only)
Website	tsurugajo
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Kasama Inari shrine

It is an ancient shrine near Tsuruga Castle, with stone torii(Shinto shrine gates) and several long steps before reaching the shrine. The both side have stone fox statues, with the belief that All foxes have supernatural power. There are good and bad foxes.

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The Inari-fox is good, and the bad foxes are afraid of the Inari-fox, and they can communicate with the gods. Local people will come to wish for fulfillment, especially on examinations and on January 1.

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Kasama Inari shrine

ที่อยู่	1-1 Otemachi , Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima ( Tsuruga castle)
Website	Tsuruga castle
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Aizu Bukeyashiki

Aizu Bukeyashiki is a historical site of reconstructed samurai residences of the Edo period. The residential complex of a top-ranking Edo period Aizu retainer, Tanomo Saigo, is featured at this museum park.

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The original complex was burnt down during the Boshin War in 1868. There are dozens of different rooms and sections, including gardens, guest rooms, a tea house, an archery range and a rice mill. There is a local foods and sweets shop nearby, so lets go!

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Aizu Bukeyashiki

ที่อยู่	Innai-１ Higashiyamamachi Ōaza Ishiyama, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima-ken 965-0813 April – November 8.30-17.00 December – March 9.00-16.30 Ticket : Adult 850 yen, Junior & high school students 550 yen, Elementary school students 450 yen *Please show Aizu Gurutto Card for special discount Access : Haikara -san Bus / Akabe Bus get off at Aizu Bukeyashiki mae bus stop
Website	Oyakuen
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Ouchijuku

Ouchijuku is a former post town along the Aizu-Nishi Kaido trade route, which connected Aizu with Nikko during the Edo Period(1640).

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In the past, with a distance of 130 kilometers from Aizu Wakamatsu – Imaichi City (now Nikko). Start traveling from Aizu Wakamatsu, this is a post town for travellers. It is the 3rd point of this route (No. 1 is fukunagajuku, No. 2 is Sekiyamajuku and No. 3 is Ouchijuku) Then it goes down to many towns and end at the 17th city.

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Ouchi-juku is such a post town; post towns dotted the long road to Edo where rural samurai went to procure rice and food supplies. ** The town that the government designated as a sojourn, it is called Post Town. The reason is that in the olden days, this kind of place is a point of sending official mail or express baggage as well. Therefore, there are persons in charge of unloading luggages.

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There are over 30 remaining thatched roof houses in Ouchi-juku that were once farms are now stores and souvenir shops. You can enjoy a variety of light snacks that have been loved since the Edo period, including scallion buckwheat noodles (negi-soba) and char fish grilled in a sunken hearth.

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Ouchijuku

ที่อยู่	Ouchi Yamamoto, Shimogo-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima-ken Access : from Aizuwakamatsu station – Yunokami Onsen station by Aizu line from Yunokami Onsen station – Ouchijuku by bus ( 1000 yen for round trip) Recommend Pass : Ouchijuku Common Discount Ticket (Pass can be bought from Aizuwakamatsu station)
Website	ouchi-juku
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Oyakuen

Oyakuen in Aizuwakamatsu City, Oyakuen can be translated as “Medicinal Herb Garden”. Oyakuen is one of the Daimyo Gardens of the Edo Era．It is also an Edo Era strolling garden. In 1868, the Boshin civil war broke out in Japan, this place was changed to be a field hospital to accommodate the injured.

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There are a few buildings at Oyakuen which may be of interest to travelers: a tea house, a souvenir shop and a dining room. You can enjoy that walk while going around a pond.

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Oyakuen

ที่อยู่	8-1 Hanaharu-machi,Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, 965-0804 Opening hours: 8:30 – 17:00 (last admission until 16:30) ticket Adult 330 yen, Junior high school student 160 yen, high school students 270 yen, Elementary school students 160 yen
Website	Oyakuen
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Yunokami Onsen Station

Yunokami-Onsen Station is a railway station on the Aizu Railway Aizu Line in the town of Shimogō, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, operated by the Aizu Railway. Here is the only station building with a thatched roof in Japan.

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In autumn, visitors can view the colorful foliage of the nearby mountains. In winter, you will see the snowfall while enjoying the foot bath next to the thatched roof station building.

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Yunokami Onsen Station

ที่อยู่	8-1 Hanaharu-machi,Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, 965-0804 Opening hours: 8:30 – 17:00 (last admission until 16:30) ticket Adult 330 yen, Junior high school student 160 yen, high school students 270 yen, Elementary school students 160 yen
Website	aizutetsudo
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Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon

The giant statue of Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon is a Buddhist bodhisattva associated with mercy and compassion, often presented as a goddess in religious settings all over Asia. This Kannon is 57 meters (187 ft) tall.

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This Kannon is especially visited by those who want safe delivery of their babies, good love matches, and blessings for their newborns. The grounds are beautiful (Japanese garden) and you can spend leisure time here.

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Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon

ที่อยู่	Dogairi-7, Kawahigashimachi Asayama, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima April to November: 9:00 ~ 17:00 / December to March: 10:00 ~ 16:00 Ticket : Adults: 500 yen / Middle School Students: 400 yen / Elementary School Students: 300 yen Tel . 0242-75-3434
Website	aizumura
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Higashiyama Onsen

Higashiyama Onsen, Aizuwakamatsu City’s retreat area, was established over 1,300 years ago. This Onsen town stirs nostalgic feelings thanks to its row of traditional inns along the river, a traditional shooting range and small waterfall.

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There are quite a few local shops for visitors. You can also enjoy the performance arts by listening to the song and dance of the Higashiyama Geigi (Geisha). If you are staying at ryokan in Higashiyama, please contact the Higashiyama Geigi.

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Higashiyama Onsen

ที่อยู่	110 Yumoto Takinoyu, Higashiyama Town, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture TEL:0242-27-8351(Business hours: 2:00pm-7:00pm) Access from Aizuwakamatsu station by Aizu Loop Bus, get off at Higashiyama Onsen Eki bus stop
Website	Higashiyama Onsen
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Goshikinuma

Goshikinuma, or the Five Colored Lakes as they’re called in English.

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The colorful of each pond and lake has its own distinctive color because of influenced by the volcanic elements and minerals.

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Here you can hike past all five lakes on one trail. If you want to see the fall foliage, we recommend to come around the end of October until the beginning of November.

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Goshikinuma

ที่อยู่	Hibara, Kitashiobara, Yama District, Fukushima 966-0501 ticket 770 Yen/person , it takes 25 mins Access from Inawashiro station, get on Bandai Toto Bus at the front of the station, get off at Goshiki-numa Iriguchi bus stop ( The bus
Website	urabandai
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Tono hetsuri

Tono-Hetsuri is a scenic spot in Minami-Aizu district, Fukushima Prefecture. It is a valley along Okawa river. Hetsuri means “cliff” in local dialect. The cliffs are thought to have been formed by wind and rain over the past 28 million years.

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Tono-Hetsuri also can be translated as ‘the carved pagoda overlooking the river’, or ‘the pagoda’s slope facing the river’. Tono-Hetsuri is only a 5-10 minute walk from To-no-Hetsuri Station on the Aizu Railway Line.

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Tono hetsuri

ที่อยู่	Minamiaizu-gun, Shimogo-cho, Fukushima Prefecture Access : from Aizu wakamatsu station by Aizu line, get off at Tonohetsuri station
Website	Tono hetsuri
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Kaneyama Fureai hiroba – View Point

Kaneyama is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture. The name may not be familiar to Thai people but it is one of the beautiful Autumn leaf viewing places in Japan, and very famous for photographers from all over the country.

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Kaneyama is on the middle reaches of the Tadami‐gawa River, which is very beautiful.

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This area has a climate that is typical of districts facing the Sea of Japan and is one of the areas with the heaviest snowfall in Japan (as you can see, that is Oohashi village)

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Kaneyama Fureai hiroba – View Point

ที่อยู่	Kawaguchi, Kaneyama, Onuma District, Fukushima 968-0011 Access : from Aizu wakamatsu station by Aizu line, get off at Tonohetsuri station
Website	fukushima-zekkei
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Former Kuimaru Elementary School

Kyu Kuimaru School, the oldest school was established in the Showa period of the 12th year (between 1926 and ended in 1989). It is now open to visitors as a conservation area. The first teacher here is about 100 years old now. Her name is Fumino teacher. Due to very few students, both classes are combined together, such as Primary 1. and Primary 2. , will study in the same room.

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The school was built 80 years ago and closed more than 40 years ago due to fewer children. It is extremely cold in winter. There is a cafe SCHOLA next to the school, so you can enjoy your lunch here.

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Former Kuimaru Elementary School

ที่อยู่	Mishima-machi Onuma-gun, Fukushima, Japan 968-0215 Opening hours: 9.00 – 17.00 Closed: Monday, Tuesday and holidays Tel. 0241-57-2117
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Nanokamachi Street

A historic street called Nanokamachi Street, where you can see traditional buildings, buy traditional crafts, visit local sake breweries and learn more about Aizu history.

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And If you are hungry, there are several Japanese restaurants, cafes, or bakery shops along the street.

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Nanokamachi has so much things to see and do.

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Nanokamachi Street

ที่อยู่	Aizuwakamatsu, จังหวัดฟุกุชิมะ 965-0044
Website	Nanokamachi Street
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Sazaedo Pagoda

Down the northern side of hill Iimoriyama, Sazaedo Pagoda is located in Aizu-Wakamatsu city, Fukushima. You can find the Sazaedo pagoda, an important wooden cultural property of Japan and completed in 1796. There are no stair inside the circular structure, which has a winding path leading all the way to up and down without ever crossing. What amazing!

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Sazaedo Pagoda

ที่อยู่	１５５ Takizawa Yahata Ikki-machi Aizuwakamatsu-City Fukushima 965-0003 Opening hours: April 〜 November: 8:15 – Sunset December 〜 May : 9:00 – 16:00 Ticket Adult 400 yen /under 16 yrs old 300 yen / under 7 yrs old 200 yen Access : Aizu loop bus from Aizuwakamatsu station, get off at Iimori yamashita bus stop.
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Nakanosawa Onsen Town

The town is surrounded by nature. There are various onsen tubs with different health/beauty purposes indoor and outdoor set on beautiful landscapes.

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In springtime, its quantity reached 13,400 cubic meters/ minute. This is the biggest place in Japan with the proper temperature pH balance at 2.1. The perfect hot opaque water would enchant you to enjoy your onsen!

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There are many ryokans and plenty rooms to relax on your own pace. The hot springs for their effect on the skin, then you can feel the powerful healing effect of the water here.

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It’s ideal for healing those sore muscles after a mountain hike or long traveling.

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Nakanosawa Onsen Town

ที่อยู่	Numajiri yamako, Kogai, Inawashiro, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
Website	Nakanosawa Onsen Town
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Inawashiro Lake　

Lake Inawashiro (猪苗代湖, Inawashiro-ko) is the fourth-largest lake in Japan and located in south of Mount Bandai.

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From winter to early spring, swans gather around the expansive lake shores (migrate from Siberia every winter). We have just said goodbye to Swan Boat and Turtle Boat on Inawashiro Lake due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will be in our memories forever.

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Please come and enjoy unique views, including views of the nearby Mt. Bandai.

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Inawashiro Lake

ที่อยู่	Aza Nagahama, Oaza Okinazawa, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture Access 　from Inawashiro station, get on Bandai ToTo Bus (about 15 mins) Bus timetable Inawashiro station – Inawashiro lake 10.45 / 12.40 / 14.30 / 14.44 /15.58 / 17.48 Inawashiro lake – Inawashiro station 7.42 / 11.36 / 13.26 / 15.06 / 15.14 / 16.29 /18.21
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Ashinomaki Onsen, a hot spring village in Fukushima

It is the hot spring that opened 1,200 years ago, only 25 minutes by car from central Aizu-Wakamatsu.

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The hot spring is reputed to be good for treating neuralgia and intestinal disorders and skin.

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There are many ryokans( Japanese style inn) and hotels. This is one of the best places to see fall foliage in Fukushima.

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Ouchijuku village and Tono hetsuri are located nearby. Best time for foliage : mid – end of November

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Ashinomaki Onsen, a hot spring village in Fukushima

ที่อยู่	Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima, Japan 9695147 Access　from Aizu wakamatsu station /Aizu Tajima station by Aizu line , get off at Ashinomaki Onsen ( if you stay here, please contact them for picking up)
Website	aizu-ashinomaki
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Minamisoma City

Minamisoma city is famous for Soma Nomaoi festival.(Soma Nomaoi originated some one thousand odd years ago). It is a captivating festival featuring around 500 men and women on horseback dressed as medieval warriors.

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Reputed to be the world’s greatest equestrian festival, the “Sōma Wild Horse Chase” has been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.

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You can go to see the real place of the festival, there is Minamisoma city museum, that you should not miss. Here you can try to dress up in real kacchu (甲冑) armour at Meijokan too.

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Minamisoma City

ที่อยู่	2-27 Motomachi Haramachi-ku Minamisoma city Fukushima access : 10 min by taxi from Haranomachi Station on the JR Joban Line( to the museum) Tour contact : Aizu dream Development email: info@add-dream.co.jp
Website	Minamisoma City
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Shamisen live performance at Ookawaso

Shamisen is a three-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument derived from the Chinese instrument sanxian through the Ryūkyū Kingdom (Okinawa) in the 16th century.

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The Shamisen produces a unique sound that is one of the most versatile and beautiful in the world and practically contains the modern music, also Japanese modern music could be Shamisen music itself.

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Although Shamisen’s not often seen in hotels or ryokans, Ookawaso ryokan offers a daily Shamisen performance for their guests from 16.00-18.00. You can see pictures of room and all about ryokan from their website.

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Shamisen live performance at Ookawaso

ที่อยู่	984, SHIMODAIRA, ASHINOMAKI, OOTOMACHI, AIZUWAKAMATSU, FUKUSHIMA 969-5147, JAPAN Access : Aizuwakamatsu station, Ashinomaki Onsen station ( free shuttle bus service, please inform in advance)
Website	Ookawaso
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Numajiri Kogen Lodge

A mountain climber　- The cherished spot of Junko Tabei Junko Tabei is a mountaineer from Fukushima who has always been in love with mountainous areas, as well she used to be the owner of “Numajiri Kogen Lodge” the favored place of people.

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There was an emphasis “Tohoku Reconstruction” later year. Then, after 2016 that she passed away, we have been trying our best to operate the lodge in order to draw people’s revisit at Numajiri. Three years later, it was operated this project for reviving and conserving Numajiri Kogen Lodge.

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This accommodation has been handed down to, and operated by Ookawaso and its professional fame of 60 years supervision at Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen. The special “Garret” Room – Sir Edmund Percival Hillary, a New Zealand mountaineer who became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest stayed. If you like a good story, beautiful nature, and want to experience the place of the professional mountain climbers stayed, we recommend to stay here, then you will be able to see poles and boots Junko Tabei used.

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Numajiri Kogen Lodge

ที่อยู่	2864, Numajiriyamakou, Inawashiro-machi, Yamagun, Fukushima JP
Website	Numajiri Kogen Lodge
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