Aizu Winter Bus: Tsurugajo Castle & Ouchi-juku

The Aizu region is the perfect blend of nature and history. This mountainous snow country is well known for its beautiful landscapes that change with the seasons and captivates visitors. This winter, travel this historic area for yourself and see its most spectacular sights for yourself via this special one-day bus round trip. The Aizu Winter Sightseeing Bus takes you to Aizu's most popular sightseeing spots: Tsurugajo Castle, the fortress that once supported the Aizu samurai clan, and the historic Ouchi-juku, a traditional village which retains the charm of the Edo period. For lunch, you'll enjoy Ouchi-juku's traditional dish, negi-soba. A Japanese-speaking guide will accompany the tour. - Want to enjoy both Tsurugajo Castle and Ouchi-juku in one day? - Want to visit Ouchi-juku but don’t know how to get there? - Worried about driving in winter? Then this tour is perfect for you. It’s said that you haven’t truly experienced the Aizu region until you’ve seen it in the winter time. Take advantage of this limited bus tour and visit this spectacular scenery for yourself! *Please note that the tour may be canceled in case of bad weather. (In this scenario, a full refund will be issued.) The ticket price is 7,230 yen for adults (6,500 yen with a 730 yen processing fee), and 5,450 yen for children (4,500 yen plus a 550 yen processing fee.) Included in the price: Bus boarding ticket, entrance fee to Tsurugajo Castle, lunch fee (Negi-Soba) at Ouchi-juku, Japanese guide The tour begins and ends at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station. Those staying at Ashinomaki Onsen (for example, Ookawaso) can alight the bus there after the tour. Tour outline: 10:50 Depart Aizu-Wakamatsu Station 11:00 Arrival at Tsurugajo Castle and castle tour 12:20 Departure from Tsurugajo Castle 13:20 Arrival at Ouchi-juku and lunch 14:40 Departure from Ouchi-juku 15:00 Arrival at Ashinomaki Onsen 15:45 Arrival at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station More details about the flow of the tour here: https://fukushima.travel/itineraries/aizu-winter-sightseeing-bus-tour/48 The bus runs between the following dates: 15 January 2026 – 20 March 2026 The bus and tour is operated by 会津乗合自動車株式会社 (Aizu Bus). Important notes: - The bus may be cancelled or delayed due to weather conditions. - The Fukushima Prefecture Tourism and Local Products Association is closed on weekends and public holidays. For cancellations or urgent inquiries after 5:00 PM on the last business day before your travel date, please contact Aizu Bus directly by phone. - Please note that we cannot respond to or confirm reservations between 27 December and 4 January due to the New Year holidays.

• Days of Week

  Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

• Duration

  5 hours

• Adult (ages 13+)

  JPY 7,230

• Child (ages 12 & under)

  JPY 5,450

• Highlight #1

  Visit Tsurugajo Castle, an iconic fortress and site of several important battles.

• Highlight #2

  Visit Ouchi-juku, a traditional village and former rest stop for travelling samurai.

• Highlight #3

  Lunch at Ouchi-juku

• What's Included

  • Bus ticket
  • Entry fee to Tsurugajo Castle
  • Lunch fee for negi-soba at Ouchi-juku

• What to Bring

  • We recommend wearing warm clothes and shoes with grip. There may also be heavy snowfall in some areas.

• Cancellation Policies

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