{"id":2243,"date":"2026-01-30T17:28:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/?post_type=r-journal&p=2243"},"modified":"2026-04-21T20:24:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:24:48","slug":"recommended-plans-03","status":"publish","type":"r-journal","link":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/r-journal\/recommended-plans-03\/","title":{"rendered":"[Multi-Day Journey]An Extreme Journey Through Snowy Aizu and Hidden Hot Springs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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<\/span>Destinations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Fukushima\uff1aInto the Hidden Depths of Winter Aizu<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although Aizu is known as a ski destination, its true appeal lies beyond the slopes. Here, you\u2019ll find a lake frozen in deep blue, a hidden hot spring with highly acidic water like lemon water, and a dreamlike space reminiscent of the Infinity Castle from Demon Slayer. This is an adventure for adults, traveling through snowy, remote places in Aizu that cannot be reached by public transportation\u2014comfortably explored by private car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Destinations<\/td>Fukushima:

Koriyama \/ Urabandai (Goshikinuma) \/ Numajiri Onsen \/ Ashinomaki Onsen<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/td>3 Days:

Day 1: Koriyama\/
Urabandai \/ Numajiri

Day 2: Ashinomaki

Day 3: Ashinomaki<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended for<\/td>\u30fbNature lovers

\u30fbTravelers who enjoy visiting hidden hot springs

\u30fbThose seeking unique, special experiences<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u30fbTokyo \u2192 Koriyama \u2192 Aizuwakamatsu\u3000About 2hours 27 minutes (Train)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u30fbKyoto \u2192 Aizuwakamatsu\u3000About 5hours (Train) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u30fbHokkaido \u2192 Koriyama \u2192 Aizuwakamatsu About 7hours 32minutes (Airplane)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Experience Themes<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Private Taxi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travel comfortably without worrying about snowy roads or transfers. A professional driver takes you safely from Koriyama Station to remote areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Snowshoe Trekking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walk through a snowy forest with a guide. No experience needed\u2014just enjoy the snow and nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Special Stays<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay at unique lodgings where the stay itself is part of the experience, such as a mountain lodge or a ryokan with live shamisen music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Journey Outline<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Day 1: Blue Winter Scenery and a Mountain Lodge<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Experiences:<\/strong> Travel by private car from Koriyama Station to Urabandai. Put on snowshoes and walk through the snowy forest to reach a mysterious blue lake. In the evening, relax at Numajiri Plateau Lodge, enjoying its strong acidic hot spring and time by the fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation:<\/strong> Numajiri Plateau Lodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Day 2: Hidden Hot Springs and a Dramatic Ryokan<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Experiences:<\/strong> With a guide, visit a little-known Extreme Onsen in the mountains. In the afternoon, travel to Ashinomaki Onsen and stay at Okawaso, a ryokan built on a cliff. Enjoy live shamisen music performed on a floating stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation:<\/strong> Okawaso (Ashinomaki Onsen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Curated Cultural Journey<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Day 1: Snow Adventures and a Nature Retreat<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goshikinuma Snowshoeing: Goshikinuma looks completely different in winter. With a guide, walk through a snow-covered forest and reach a partly frozen lake glowing in emerald green\u2014a truly memorable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Goshikinuma Snowshoeing:<\/strong> In winter, Goshikinuma looks completely different from summer. With a guide, walk through a snow-covered forest and discover a partly frozen lake glowing in emerald green.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Numajiri Plateau Lodge<\/strong>: A refined lodge renovated from a historic mountain lodge connected to renowned mountaineer Junko Tabei. Its strong, free-flowing acidic hot spring tightens the skin and warms you deep to the core.<\/p>\n\n\n

Learn more about Numajiri Plateau Lodge<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Day 2: Hidden Hot Springs and a World Like Anime<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Extreme Onsen:<\/strong>
Join a guided trek of about 30\u201340 minutes each way. Walk past the scent of sulfur and rugged mountain terrain to reach Numajiri Motoyu, where hot spring water flows like a river from the source. Bathing here, surrounded by nature, feels open, wild, and unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ookawaso:<\/strong>
As soon as you enter the lobby, you see a floating stage suspended in a dramatic open space. In the evening, live shamisen music fills the air, creating an exciting atmosphere that feels like stepping into another world.<\/p>\n\n\n

Learn more about Ookawaso<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Things to know<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
About Reservation<\/td>Private car service from Koriyama Station must be booked in advance. Winter weather in Aizu can change quickly, so using a professional driver experienced with snowy roads is the safest option.<\/td><\/tr>
Best Season<\/td>Best season: mid-January to late February, when snow is stable and powder conditions are ideal.
The contrast between Goshikinuma\u2019s deep blue and white snow is at its best.
Snow conditions vary in late December and early March\u2014please check in advance.<\/td><\/tr>
What to Wear<\/td>Warm winter clothing and snow boots are required. Some rentals may be available\u2014please check in advance.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Destinations Fukushima\uff1aInto the Hidden Depths of Winter Aizu Although Aizu is known as a ski destination, its true appeal lies beyond the slopes. Here, you\u2019ll find a lake frozen in deep blue, a hidden hot spring with highly acidic water like lemon water, and a dreamlike space reminiscent of the Infinity Castle from Demon Slayer. This is an adventure for adults, traveling through snowy, remote places in Aizu that cannot be reached by public transportation\u2014comfortably explored by private car. Destinations Fukushima: Koriyama \/ Urabandai (Goshikinuma) \/ Numajiri Onsen \/ Ashinomaki Onsen Duration 3 Days: Day 1: Koriyama\/Urabandai \/ Numajiri Day 2: Ashinomaki Day 3: Ashinomaki Recommended for \u30fbNature lovers \u30fbTravelers who enjoy visiting hidden hot springs \u30fbThose seeking unique, special experiences \u30fbTokyo \u2192 Koriyama \u2192 Aizuwakamatsu\u3000About 2hours 27 minutes (Train) \u30fbKyoto \u2192 Aizuwakamatsu\u3000About 5hours (Train) \u30fbHokkaido \u2192 Koriyama \u2192 Aizuwakamatsu About 7h<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3387,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"blog_author_id":1699},"area":[2,118],"r-journal-category":[],"r-journal-tag":[],"class_list":["post-2243","r-journal","type-r-journal","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","area-aizu","area-fukushima-prefecture"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/r-journal\/2243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/r-journal"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/r-journal"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/area?post=2243"},{"taxonomy":"r-journal-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/r-journal-category?post=2243"},{"taxonomy":"r-journal-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/r-journal-tag?post=2243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}