What to do and see in Fukushima Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Cultural Tours

Train to become a samurai at the former young samurai school. Discover how and what samurai learned to become warriors. Try Kyudo, the Japanese archery. Experience Zen meditation, part of the samurai training. Paint your own wooden sword, an unique souvenir.

Inclusions: English speaking guide., Transportation and fees from Aizu-Wakamatsu station, Kyudo, Zazen, Painting experiences

Exclusions: Transportation to Aizu-Wakamatsu station, Meal

On March 11, 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake happened. It was a magnitude 9.0–9.1 and the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan. The earthquake triggered a powerful Tsunami that reached a maximum of 40.5 meters and traveled up to 10 km inland. At present, more than 15,000 people are counted as dead and over 2,500 people as still missing. Even worse, we lost control of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. On this tour, we visit the coastal area of Fukushima. We hope you can get a real perspective of the damage caused by the disaster and the effect it had on Fukushima. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and can have an important impact on your life.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Food (Lunch and dinner, average 3,000-4,000JPY ), Other extra expence

See Fukushima disaster zone with your own eye? • Visit the area where were attacked by Tsunami. You could understand how people took actions. • Visit the area people do not allow to live in because of high radiation dose. You could understand how the situation is terrible. • Visit the area people try to reconstruct their community. You could feel hope for the future of this area.

Inclusions: English and Japanese speaking guide, Transportation Service (Van from Tokyo to Iwaki)

Exclusions: Other expense, Lunch, Transporation from Iwaki (Fukushima) after tour

Visit an Fukushima coast area on this interesting 2 day trip to Fukushima from Tokyo. See where the tsunami hit in 2011, and the former residential zones that are now abandoned and where people evacuated from due to nuclear power plant accident then come back there to rebuild their community. Travel to within 12 miles (20 kilometers) of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, damaged during the earthquake, but stay safe with the help and knowledge of your guide. In this tour, we can access Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Inclusions: Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, English and Japanese speaking guide, Geiger counter (to measure radiation dose)

Exclusions: Lunch

Experience the unique culture and history of Kitakata as you visit temples and shrines in the city. During this half-day tour, travel with your private guide throughout the city and stop at a Shinto shrine, a Buddhist temple, and a wagashi sweet shop.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Explore Ochijuku, the traditional and nostalgic town in Fukushima area. Also, you will have a time to visit Nikko on Day 2.

Inclusions: Breakfast, If you select "With assistant option", English-speaking assistant, Zen meditation on Day 2, Local transportation fee on Day 1 and Day 2, Hotel arrangement (Breakfast included), Hotel pick-up and drop-off, If you select "No assistant option", Information sheet, Breakfast

Exclusions: If you select "With assistant option", Lunch and dinner, If you select "No assistant option", English-speaking assistant, Local transportation fee on Day 1 and Day 2, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Learn the history of the "last samurai" in Japan. Visit Tsurugajo Castle and learn about its rich history. Experience Kyudo, Japanese archery, at the Samurai school. See the tombs of the Byakkotai and hear their tragic story. Tour with an expert English speaking guide.

Inclusions: English speaking guide., Transportation and fees from Aizu-Wakamatsu station

Exclusions: Meal, Transportation to Aizu-Wakamatsu station

Japan still remains a place full of mysteries. A culture completely different from ours with an incomprehensible writing system and customs that for many people are exotic. All of that contribute to make it difficult to approach this world, but at the same time makes it fascinating and intriguing. This tour will help you understand the concept of “Satoyama (里山)“, Japanese mountain village, visiting Shirakawa GO, one of the places that has kept the spirit of ancient Japan. In addition you will be able to experience firsthand some of the typical Japanese costumes such as tea preparation and Japanese calligraphy, Shodo.

Inclusions: Tea class, Japanese cultural discussion

Exclusions: Lunch

・ Photos taken by professional photographers ・ Leave hair makeup and dressing ・ Travel around historical spots using the city tour bus ・ Admission tickets for Tsuruga Castle and samurai residences are also very advantageous as a set. ・ Become a history interpreter with a history interpreter guide so you can become an Aizu history expert "SAMURAI CITY" is full of history and tradition, where old streets remain. You can visit Tsuruga Castle, a symbol of Aizu. You can also visit popular samurai residences. You can walk around the retro buildings and shops that feel history. Kura is scattered all over the town, making it the best location for walking around town with Samurai Cosplay. You can explore the castle with Samurai cosplay. Would you like to keep your own samurai photo in memory?

Inclusions: Includes samurai cosplay and kimono rental fees, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: For lunch, please enjoy yourself what you like