Private Taxi in Minamiaizu
Minamiaizu is a picturesque town known for its pristine nature and thatched-roofed buildings, as well as its unique experiences through which you can learn about history and culture, like indigo-dyeing using ancient techniques. On this tour, you can ride a private taxi and visit the sightseeing spots of your choice in the Minamiaizu region. We recommend visiting the Okuaizu Museum, where you can try indigo dyeing using ancient techniques! You can also experience the wonderful scenery of traditional Japan at Maezawa Magariya Village, a beautifully-preserved village in the forst with unique architecture where you will feel as if you’ve slipped into Japan’s past! If you are unsure of where to go, worry not! Just ask your driver, who will recommend the best spots according to the season and dates. They will show you a map with spots that can be enjoyed both by season and year-round, and you can choose where you’d like to visit most. Drivers have limited English-language ability, but they can guide you in Japanese or using an automatic translation application. Thank you for your understanding. The schedule below is a tentative, standard schedule with a few locations we recommend visiting. You can choose different attractions to visit during your trip.
Days of Week
Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat
Duration
6 hours
For 1 to 3 participants
JPY 18,000
For 4 to 8 participants
JPY 26,000
Highlights
Highlight #1
Aizu-Tajima Station, the meeting place for this tour, is reachable from Tokyo and Nikko using public transportation!
Highlight #2
Minamiaizu is a wide town with fun events and attractions to visit year-round! No matter when you decide to take the tour, you’ll most certainly find interesting things to see and do.
Highlight #3
Minamiaizu is an area brimming with nature and history. Getting around the town by private taxi is very convenient, and an incredible way to see the best attractions that the area has to offer!
Outline
Schedule
Pickup / Checkin
Dropoff / Checkout
10:00 - 10:00
Reception / Meeting
You will meet your driver near the ticket gates of the Aizu Tajima Station (Aizu Railway Aizu Line, Tobu Revaty Aizu Line).
10:00 - 10:20
Move
You will travel by private taxi to your first destination.
10:20 - 11:50
Oku-Aizu Museum and Indigo Dyeing Experience
The Oku-Aizu Museum is home to a number of kominka (古民家) – which translates as ‘old Japanese-style houses‘ – which, over the years, have been brought to and maintained at the museum. Experience traditional rural Japan by seeing firsthand how people lived back in the old days. At the museum you can try your hand at indigo dyeing, a local tradition that has become more and more rare with the advent of modern times. The experience is available from May to September. (Admission to the Oku-Aizu Museum and indigo dyeing experience are not included in the tour price).
11:50 - 12:30
Move
You will travel by private taxi to your next destination.
12:30 - 14:30
Maezawa Magariya Village
・Tateiwa (known as ‘Maezawa’) is a village in Minamiaizu famous for its unique L-shaped thatched roof houses. You can stroll around the village and appreciate the intricate details of the traditional architecture. ・You can also visit a viewpoint from which you can contemplate the village, or visit the Maezawa Shuraku Museum (資料館), where you'll learn more about the folk and history of the village. ・We recommend having lunch at one of the restaurants in the village. (Meals and admission to the museum are not included in the tour fee)
14:30 - 15:30
Move
You will travel by private taxi to your next destination.
- 15:30
End of the Experience
The driver will drop you off at Aizu-Tajima Station (Aizu Railway Aizu Line, Tobu Revaty Aizu Line).
Checkin Times / Locations
10:00
Near the ticket gate
Checkout Times / Locations
15:30
Near the ticket gate
Plan Information
What's Included
- Taxi Fare (6 hours)
What's Not Included
- Oku-Aizu Museum admission fee (¥300)
- Indigo dyeing experience fee (¥1,000～¥2,000)
- Lunch at the Soba-dokoro Magariya Restaurant (Set meal from ～¥1,350)
- Maezawa Village Museum (資料館) Admission Fee (¥300)
Restrictions
- Up to 8 people.
Additional Info
- The above schedule is a model plan.
Minimum Participants
- 1
Cancellation Policies
0%
8 days before to 17:00
20%
3 days before to 17:00
50%
2 days before to 17:00
100%
1 day before to 17:00
After 17:00, 1 day before
100%
Participation Date