Tadami Line Summer Tour
Kindly note: The Mugenkyo ferry boat ride is very popular and almost fully booked. We may not be able to fulfill your request depending on availability. ーーーーーーーー See the sights of the historic Tadami Line on this special limited-time tour. Including trips by both bus and on the train itself, you’ll have the chance not only to take pictures at the train’s best photo spots, but also experience seeing its sights first-hand from the carriage. Most notably, you’ll visit two of the Oku-Aizu region’s most stunning locales: the spectacular vista over the Tadami River Bridge No.1, and the wooden ferry boat ride through the ethereal river valley of Mugenkyo. Summer is an excellent time to see both, since the region turns a beautiful emerald green that makes for great photos. A trip to the hot spring at Hayato Onsen is offered as an alternative to the ferry boat ride, which has limited seats. It’s advised to book early to avoid disappointment. Please note: If you choose the hot spring option, it includes a towel and a bottle of sparkling water from Kaneyama Town. You don’t have to take a bath. The area around the hot spring offers beautiful scenery, and you are welcome to take a walk or relax in the tatami rest area. The trip includes lunch at the roadside station ‘Hotto’ in Yanaizu, where you’ll choose one of the region’s specialties to try (ramen, udon or katsudon), and you’ll have the chance to sample or buy sake at a traditional store. The tour includes a Japanese-speaking guide. Please be aware that this tour may be subject to change or cancellation in cases of extreme weather or unavoidable circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. Adult tickets (junior high school student and above) cost 7,450 yen (6,700 yen with a 750yen processing fee) Children (elementary school students or below) cost 5,120 yen (4,600 yen with a 520yen processing fee) This price includes lunch costs, bus and train tickets for the whole day, and the price of either the Mugenkyo ferry boat ride or the entrance fee for the hot spring. Tour dates: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from June 21st to August 31st, 2025 Bus tour does not operate on August 10th; Mugenkyo ferry does not run on July 12 or 21, or August 2 or 3; boarding at Aizu Roadside Station is not available on July 26 or 27. For more details about the running schedule, please see the website below. https://www.aizubus.com/sightseeing/bus/okuaizu-line?2025_summer The bus and tour is operated by 会津乗合自動車株式会社 (Aizu Bus).
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Sat
Duration
7.5 hours
Adult (ages 13+)
JPY 7,450
Child (ages 1-12)
JPY 5,120
Infant (ages 1 & under)
JPY 0
Highlights
Highlight #1
Experience the beautiful Oku-Aizu region via bus and train
Highlight #2
Take photos at some of the region's most picturesque spots
Highlight #3
Ride the Mugenkyo ferry through a tranquil river valley
Outline
Schedule
9:55
Boarding at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station
Please pick up your ticket from the Aizu Bus Station Information Center by showing the email you received of your booking confirmation.
10:40 - 11:00
Gonoi Liquor Store
Sample Aizu sake at the traditional shop of Gonoi, which features an array of sakes from across the region.
11:30 - 12:25
Lunch at Roadside Station in Aizu-Yanaizu
Choose from one of the local specialties of the area: sauce katsudon, chicken ramen, or refreshing chilled udon noodles.
12:45
Tadami River Bridge No. 1 Viewpoint
Take photos at one of Japan's most famous railway bridges. The Tadami Line train is due to pass at 13.03.
13:50 - 15:00
Mugenkyo Ferry Ride
This atmospheric rowboat cruise is well-known for its gorgeous scenery, where sunlight shines off the emerald waters on clear days, or else is cloaked in dramatic fog during inclement weather. Guests can also choose instead to visit nearby hot spring 'Tsuru no Yu'. (If tickets for the boat cruise are sold out, please visit the hot spring, or enjoy the Mugenkyo area from the river bank.)
15:20 - 16:26
Ride the Tadami Line train
Board the Tadami Line at Aizu-Kawaguchi Station, the train departing at 15:35.
16:26
Board the bus again
The bus will take you the final leg of the journey back to Aizu-Wakamatsu Station for 17:25, with stops at Aizu Roadside Station at 17:00 and Higashiyama Onsen at 17:40.
Plan Information
What's Included
- Lunch fee at Yanaizu (choice of three meals)
- Ticket for Mugenkyo ferry ride or Hayato Onsen hot spring
- Bus and train tickets for the day
Additional Info
- If you need to cancel after 5pm on Friday, including same-day cancellations, please call Aizu Bus directly on 0242-22-5555, telling them your name and that you'd like to cancel. (This is so the bus company does not wait for you if you are not coming.)
- The viewpoint of the Tadami River Bridge requires climbing a flight of steep stairs. Please be aware when making your booking.
Cancellation Policies
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