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Fukushima. Rich in nature, culture,
and a passion to sustainable development.

Introductions ………………………………………………… 2
Access ……………………………………………………… 4
Why Fukushima, 5 reasons ………………………………… 6
About Fukushima

8

Numbers about Fukushima

10

Event Venues
Fukushima City ………………………………………… 12
Koriyama City ………………………………………… 16

panoramas, some of the best hot springs in Japan, and delicacies from both the sea and the mountains,
making it perfectly suited for conventions.
challenge borne from the efforts to rebuild after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and nuclear disaster.

Aizu-Wakamatsu City………………………………… 20

Iwaki City ……………………………………………… 24
Hotels ………………………………………………… 28
Excursions…………………………………………… 32

We are convinced that gathering in Fukushima and experiencing the region’s unique culture and its
recovery efforts can provide extra educational depth to any conference.

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Access

From around the world
to Fukushima

From Europe,
the Middle East
and Africa

From South America
and North America

Tokyo
Narita Airport

HanedaAirportEASY ACCESS from Tokyo
From Tokyo to Koriyama (Fukushima Pref)
About 80 mins by Shinkansen

From Southeast Asia

Fukushima
To Niigata

Joban Expressway

JR Ban’etsu
West LineBa
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JR Tohoku LineAizu-Wakamatsu

Koriyamaa

By Expressway

By Airplane

JR Tohoku Shinkansen

Tohoku Expressway

Fukushima Airport

Fukushima Station

Fukushima-nishi I.C.

15 minutes

20 minutes

Koriyama Station

Koriyama I.C.

Sapporo (New Chitose Airport)

Aizu-Wakamatsu

2 hours
30 minutes

Osaka (Itami Airport)

50 minutes(JR Tohoku Line)

Koriyama

4 Fukushima MICETokyo (Kawaguchi Junction)

2 hours

Iwaki

AirplaneAizu-Kinugawa LineJR Suigun Line

Fukushima
AirportNew Chitose
Airport

SapporoOsaka(Itami Airport)

Osaka

To Asakusa

Iwaki

JR Tohoku
Shinkansen

Shikoku

A Limousine Bus service links Fukushima Airport to Koriyama,Aizu-Wakamatsu and Iwaki.

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Railway Line Car

1 hour 40 minutes(JR Ban’etsu East Line)

65 minutes
80 minutes

40 minutes

1 hour(JR Ban’etsu West Line)

75 minutes

Fukushima Airport

Fukushima

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Access Information

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Access within Fukushima Prefecture

To Sendai

To Kakuda

JR Joban Line

Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture’s transport hub,is located about 80 minutes from Tokyo.
Railroads and expressways take you smoothly
from Koriyama to each city / Fukushima,
Aizu-Wakamatsu and Iwaki.

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Tokyo

To Tokyo
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Why Fukushima, 5 reasons

03

Local Culture
A Traditional Festival started 1000 years ago is still alive here in Fukushima,
People are inheriting this important local culture with sustainable actions andthoughts.
This mind lives in the craftworks and foods as well.
People come to Fukushima can touch and feel these rare experiences.

01

Historical post-disasterreconstruction
On March 11, 2011, the Great East-Japan Earthquake(magnitude 9.0) attacked Fukushima and the Tohoku
region.
Acceleration of recovery is amazing, clearly, we can tell
the tourism is back!
The number of foreign guests stay in Tohoku 6
prefectures in 2019 hit three times as much as 2010.
Welcome to Fukushima! Please feel and experience thisreconstruction.

02

Renewable energy andLeading-edge of technology

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Reconstructed town has been rebuilt on the highlands.
Industrial site for the development of hydrogen energy and robot
technologies.
Regenerative power stations cover the whole Fukushima Prefecture,mega solar power plants, wind power generator, binary cycle power
generation etc.
wind power generator, binary cycle power generation etc.
By 2040, These energy plants cover 100% electricity in Fukushima Pref.

04

Wide variety of Accommodations
The number of guests stayed in Tohoku area in 2020 ranked in
No1.
we are ready for welcoming all guests from all over the world.

05

High Satisfaction
Once you visit Fukushima Pref, you would be obsessedwith the magic.
70-80% tourists visit again, we believe Fukushima Pre issurely attractive and nice destination.
Very easy access from Tokyo area, so you can design theitinerary easily with Tokyo.

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About Fukushima
Fukushima: Alive with Rich Nature
and Traditional Culture
Fukushima Prefecture is located in the northeast of Japan,
about 200 km from Tokyo, or approximately 80 minutesby shinkansen. Japan’s third largest prefecture in termsof surface area is divided by the Ou Mountain Range andAbukuma Plateau that stretch from north to south. Thesemountain ranges split Fukushima into three regions: Aizu,
Nakadori and Hamadori. Though situated within the same
prefecture, these three regions have very different climatesand cultures, and each one has unique highlights.

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Aizu

This region, much of which
consists of steep mountains,
is a famous destination for
those seeking communionwith nature. Aizu is known for
its snowy winters and coolsummers.

Summers are hot and humid
regions, but mountainous
areas remain cool. Farmers
make the most of Nakadori’s
climate to cultivate lots ofvarieties of fruit.

Nakadori

HamadoriWith its oceanic climate, this region is
comfortable in summer thanks to thebreeze from the sea, while winters arewarm with little snowfall.

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Numbers about Fukushima

3,217

1,130

mW

Renewable Energy
Certified Capacity ofPower Generation Facilities *1 (2021)

billion yen

The share of renewables in electricity generation reached 47.0% (2021)
Our target by 2040 is 100% renewable electricity production.

Shipments of Medical
Equipment and Parts (2020)

1stin Japan for
11 consecutive years!

22,800t
17brands
1st

Shipments of 3rd
Lacqueware Products *2

In Japan for
9 times in a row!

133
(2020)

2nd

Number of Gold Medals
at the Japan Sake Awards
A first in Japan! (2021 sake season)billion yen

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132

Number of Onsen Resorts

Peach Harvest (2020)

4th(2021)*1 Certified facility capacity after the start of the fixed price purchase system.
*2 Kitchen and table lacquerware products
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Fukushima City

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A beautiful city which harmonized with culture,industry and the rich nature of the four seasons.

Fukushima City
Fukushima City is the capital of Fukushima Prefecture.
This City plays a vital role as a transportation hub in the southern
Tohoku region.
Blessed with beautiful nature treasure , many fruit farms,
Hanamiyama and distinctive onsen resorts like Iizaka Onsen,
Tsuchiyu Onsen, and Takayu Onsen.
After busy Meetings, please be relaxed with these Fukushima
Attractions.
Fukushima City
Tourism Info

https://www.f-kankou.jp/en
Hanamiyama

Bandai-Azuma Skyline

Takayu Onsen

Fukushima Prefectural Culture Center

Access(Toho Minnano Bunka Center)
Largest number of seats for guests in Fukushima city

About 15 minutes by bus from Fukushima
Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line).
About 10 minutes from the Fukushima-Iizaka
I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway. About 20
minutes from the Fukushima-nishi I.C. exit off
the Tohoku Expressway.

There is free parking for about 450 vehicles (including large buses),a large 1,752-seat hall for various events and presentations,and meeting rooms that can also be used as exhibition spaces.
The Center can thus be used for a variety of purposes.

Parking Lot
Kyu Horikiri-tei (Former Horikiri Residence)

Any inquiry about convention
planning in Fukushima City

Fukushima City Tourism andConvention Association

Tel: (+81) 24-563-5554
E-mail: kankou@f-kankou.jp
https://www.f-kankou.jp/en

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Delicious peaches

An extensive network of support
To ensure conventions run smoothly, we lend photos free of charge for use in convention
materials, provide information to local news media, rent out PR DVDs on tourism free ofcharge, and provide support and consultations, etc.
Assistance● Advice regarding venues and accommodation facilities● Conference equipment rental
Convention● Excursion suggestions
subsidies● Introduction of welcome and reception attractions
available –● Provision of tourism brochures and carrier bags
please● Souvenirs, lunch boxes and catering referrals
contact us!
● Other
Support available only for conventions with more than 50 participants
Usage fee, please make an inquiry to each of convention facility.

(free)

Floor

Venue Name

Size (m²)

Ceiling Height(m)

1F

Large hall
Small hall
Audiovisual room

1,712
392
110
46
51
466

−
−
3
2.5
2.5
3

Reception room
2F

Other Facilities

450 vehicles

5-54 Kasuga-cho, Fukushima-shi, 960-8116
Tel: (+81) 24-534-9191
E-mail: culture@fcp.or.jp
https://www.fcp.or.jp/culture/

Theater
Capacity(persons)
1,752
379
108
−
−
−
−

Classroom
Capacity(persons)
−
−
−
30
−
200
−

SquareCapacity(persons)
−
−
−
26
10
100
−

IslandCapacity(persons)
−
−
−
−
−
180
−

Buffetstyle Party(persons)
−
−
−
−
−
250
−

Seated Party(persons)
−
−
−
−
−
180
−

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Fukushima City

Wi-Fi

Incentives and Leisure Ideas
Any Inquiry or Booking Desk

Fukushima City Tourism andConvention Association

Corasse Fukushima
Public complex located just next to Fukushima Station’s West Exit. It holds 13 halls and conference

Temporary display room

3F

Small conference rooms (2 rooms)
Japanese-style rooms (2 rooms)

4F

Multi-purpose hall
Small and medium sized conference rooms (3 rooms)

Special conference room

5F

Seminar rooms (2 rooms)
Small conference room
*Can be divided in two.

https://www.f-shikinosato.com/

Shiki no Sato Craft Museum
offers classes in Tsuchiyu Kokeshi
painting. (Kokeshi are simple
wooden dolls.) Using a manuallyoperated lathe, participants draw
the curved eyes, round noses
and lathe lines typical of Tsuchiyu
Kokeshi in the colors of their choice.

Other Facilities

140 vehicles

1-20 Mikawaminami-machi, Fukushima-shi, 960-8053
Tel: (+81) 24-525-4089 (conference room reception)
E-mail: kaigishitsu@f-open.or.jp
https://www.utsukushima.net/kaigishitu/

Venue Name

Kokeshi Painting

About 3 minutes on foot from the West Exit of
Fukushima Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line).

Parking Lot

Floor

E-mail: kankou@f-kankou.jp◆Experience Fukushima Culture

AccessGood Location next to Fukushima station

Tel: (+81) 24-563-5554(30 minutes free)Size (m²)

Ceiling Height (m)288
30 / 78
16 / 32369
68 / 94 / 134
161
134 / 152
54

3.8
2.7
2.5
8
3
3
3
3

Theater Capacity
Classroom
Square Capacity(persons)
Capacity (persons)(persons)
144
144−
20 / 48*
16 / 48*
16 / 32*
16 / 32
12 / 24
12 / 24360
288−
60 / 80* / 120
36 / 48* / 81
30 / 42* / 54
40−−
120 / 120*
81 / 99*
54 / 54*30
24
24

Seated Party(persons)
−
−
−
120
−
−
−
−

AccessAbout 30 minutes by bus
from Fukushima Station(JR Tohoku ShinkansenLine). About 10 minutes by
car from the Fukushimanishi I.C. exit off the
Tohoku Expressway.

No. of participants Max. 30 participants

Genkyo Kokeshi Collection

Nishida Memorial HallThis museum has a collection of some 10,000
kokeshi, including the collection of kokeshi
researcher Nishida Minekichi.
AccessAbout 30 minutes by bus from Fukushima
Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line).
About 10 minutes by car from the Fukushimanishi I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway◆Learn about Fukushima industries

Kyowa Group Terrsa Hall
Within walking distance from Fukushima Station - a venue popularfor its convenience
A full-scale art hall with a 473-person FT Hall. Conference rooms and training roomsin this facility are equipped with projectors and sound consoles to support a wide
variety of purposes. Nursing room available for mothers with infants.
4-25 Uwamachi, Fukushima-shi, 960-8101
Tel: (+81) 24-521-1500
E-mail: fukushima-terrsa@celery.ocn.ne.jp
http://www.f-shinkoukousha.or.jp/terrsa/

Access

Floor

Venue Name

Size (m²)

1F

FT Hall
Small conference rooms (2 rooms)
Medium-size meeting room*
Large meeting room*
Japanese-style room*
Training room (2 rooms)
Gallery811
58 / 61127
160
64
61 / 82
111

3F

4F

Theater Capacity
Classroom(persons)
Capacity (persons)480−
18 / 45
−
72
−
96
−
60
−
30 / 54−−−

About 10 minutes on foot from Fukushima
Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line).
About 20 minutes from the Fukushima-nishi
I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway.

Parking Lot
78 vehicles(free for 2 hours)

Other Facilities

Fruit Picking

https://fukushima-guide.jp/experience/fruit-picking/

To the west of Fukushima City, fruit fields spread along Prefectural
Route 5, nicknamed the “Fruit Line”. From early summer to winter,
visitors can enjoy picking cherries, peaches, pears, grapes and apples.
AccessAbout 20 minutes by taxi from Fukushima Station (JRTohoku Shinkansen Line).
Just off the Fukushima-Ozaso I.C. exit (Tohoku-chuo
Expressway).

No. of participants Please let us know

*Can be divided in two.

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Koriyama CityWi-Fi

One of the key cities in the Tohoku Region where
people, goods and information gather in.

Koriyama City

This city is located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture and is
one of the prefecture’s core cities, with the second largest
economy in the Tohoku Region.
It is characterized by convenient transportation such as railways
and expressway, and it continues to develop as a commercial hub
where people, goods and information gather.
On the other hand, you can enjoy the beautiful nature thatspreads out from the suburbs, such as the magnificent views ofLake Inawashiro, the Nunobiki Plateau and the Bandai-Atami
Onsen, which boast a history of some 800 years.
Koriyama City
Tourism Info

https://www.kanko-koriyama.gr.jp/index.html
Koriyama Station Square
Nunobiki Plateau

Lake Inawashiro

Bandai-Atami Onsen

Kaiseizan ParkAn extensive network of support

Any inquiry about convention
planning in Fukushima City

We can introduce facilities that match the content of your convention. We can also offer
accommodation arrangements, initial inspections, and give advice on sightseeing after the convention.
Assistance

Koriyama Convention Bureau

Tel: (+81) 24-991-1811
E-mail: kcb@blue.ocn.ne.jp
http://www.kcb.or.jp● Up to 7.5 million yen in conference grants (along with Fukushima Prefecture's)● Conference Equipment Rental● Provision of tourist brochures and guide maps
Convention● Installation of a welcome signboard
subsidies● Support for social gathering attractions*available –● Referral of professional companies
please● Dispatch of support staff *contact us!
*Only for conventions with 200 or more participants
Usage fee, please make an inquiry to each of convention facility.

About 20 minutes on foot from AsakaNagamori Station (JR Tohoku Line).

We have a convention hall coping of any purpose,
Big scale-exhibition, Reception, etc.

About 15 minutes by bus from Koriyama
Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line).

A convention facility that combines three functions: exhibitions, meetings
and receptions. This multipurpose exhibition hall has no pillars so that it isideal for holding large-scale events. There are also meeting rooms, a conference
room and a presentation room, etc., each of which can be chosen based on thenumber of participants, making it highly suitable for a wide range of events.

About 15 minutes from the Koriyama-minami
I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway.

Parking Lot

2-52 Minami, Koriyama-shi, 963-0115
Tel: (+81) 24-947-8010
E-mail: kouryu@f-open.or.jp
https://www.big-palette.jp

Floor

1F

3F
4F

(free)

Size (m²)

Ceiling Height (m)Theater Capacity(persons)

Multipurpose Exhibition hall*
Convention hall**Multipurpose room 1 to 2
Medium-size meeting room**
Small meeting rooms 1 to 3***Training room
Presentation room
Special room/Special meeting room

5,495
953
81 / 96360
60 / 62 / 66
128277
35 / 72

15 ~ 20
7
2.6
5.6
5
2.7
3.5
3.5

5,500
900
72 / 96360
50 each100
150−**Can be divided into 2

Other Facilities

844 vehicles

Venue Name*Can be divided into 3

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AccessBig Palette Fukushima:
Fukushima Trade Fair Center

Classroom
Capacity(persons)
2,730
500
36 / 48210
30 each60
100−

Square Capacity(persons)

Seated Party(persons)−−
30 / 40−30 each42
54
6 / 12

−
300
−
140
−
−
50
−

***The small meeting rooms 2 and 3 can be connected

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Koriyama City

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Incentives and Leisure Ideas
Any Inquiry or Booking Desk

Koriyama Convention Bureau

Koriyama City Cultural Center

About 15 minutes on foot from Koriyama
Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line).

A multipurpose facility featuring an exhibition room, conference rooms, a rehearsal room,a practicing room, as well as main hall accommodating about 2,000 people, No.2 hall forabout 800 people and an meeting room for some 300 people. Available for a wide varietyof activities such as concerts, meetings, ceremonies and different types of presentations.

About 5 minutes by bus from Koriyama
Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line).
About 20 minutes from the Koriyama I.C.
exit or the Koriyama-minami I.C. exit off the
Tohoku Expressway.

1-2 Tsutsumishita-machi, Koriyama-shi, 963-8878
Tel: (+81) 24-934-2288
E-mail: kc-center@bunka-manabi.or.jp
https://www.bunka-manabi.or.jp/kc-center

Floor

Venue Name

Size (m²)

1 〜 4F
1F
2F
3F
4F

main hall
Exhibition room
No.2 hallpracticing rooms 1 to 2
conference rooms 1 to 4
Special conference room
meeting roomtatami room

2,552
622
1,006
110 / 66
37.5 ~ 110
70
408
42

5F

Theater Capacity(persons)
1,998
−
800
−
−
−
−
−

E-mail: kcb@blue.ocn.ne.jp◆ Experience Fukushima culture

Access(Kenshin Cultural Center)
Available for a wide range of events, from academic conventions to live concerts

Tel: (+81) 24-991-1811

Classroom
Capacity (persons)−−−60 / 30
27×2 / 48 / 84−
300−

Square Capacity(persons)
−
−
−
−
−
20*
−
−

Papier-mâché
Painting Experience
https://www.kanko-koriyama.gr.jp/tourism/detail1-1-129.html

Parking Lot

The production of papier-mâché crafts made from multiple
layers of washi (Japanese traditional paper) is a folk art
with a history of about 300 years. Enjoy painting your own
papier-mâché doll at the Takashiba Dekoyashiki.

None

Other Facilities

AccessAbout 10 minutes by taxi from Miharu Station(JR Ban’etsu East Line).
About 10 minutes by car from the Koriyamahigashi I.C. exit off the Ban’etsu Expressway .

No. of participants Up to around 40 persons.

*Round table◆ Learn more about the present Fukushima

Access

Koriyama City Central Community Center / Working Youth Center
The best of both worlds: make use ofan historical building, while enjoying a facility with the latest equipment
In addition to the large multipurpose hall accommodating up to 500 people, this facility has
10 lecture rooms, making it suitable for workshops and more. Koriyama Public Hall, locatednext to this facility, is a historical building designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural
Property. It features a sizable hall accommodating 200 people and is available for lectures,
meetings, concerts, etc.
1-8-4 Hayama, Koriyama-shi, 963-8876
Tel: (+81) 24-934-1212
E-mail: chuuou-pub@city.koriyama.lg.jp
https://www.city.koriyama.lg.jp/kyoiku_shogaigakushu/shogaigakushu/6/
cyuuoukouminnkann_kinnrouseisyounennhomu/10963.html

About 15 minutes from the Koriyama I.C.
exit or the Koriyama-chuo Smart I.C. exit off
the Tohoku Expressway. About 20 minutes
from the Koriyama-minami I.C. exit off the
Tohoku Expressway.
Other Facilities

568 vehicles(First 2 hours free,
thereafter charged)

Venue Name

Size (m²)

Ceiling Height (m)1F

Multipurpose hall
Lecture rooms 1 to 2
Lecture rooms 3 to 4*
Lecture rooms 5 to 7*
Japanese rooms 1 to 3*
Lecture rooms 8 to 10*

656.9578.7 ~ 81.76
74.76 ~ 78.7
44.82 ~ 58.27
61.92 ~ 100.63
44.82 ~ 58.27

6.0
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.7
2.8

3F

About 10 minutes by bus from Koriyama
Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line).

Parking Lot

Floor

2F

About 20 minutes on foot from Koriyama
Station (JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line).

Theater Capacity
Classroom
Square Capacity(persons)
Capacity (persons)(persons)
500−−
48 each48 each36 each48 each48 each36 each27×2 / 36
27×2 / 33
24 each30×2 / 60
26×2 / 48
20×2 / 28
27×2 / 36
27×2 / 33
24 eachIsland Capacity(persons)−
36 each36 each24 each24×2 / 48
24 each©AIST

Commutan Fukushima: Exchange Building of the Fukushima
https:/com-fukushima.jp
Environment Creation Center

Learn about Fukushima’s environmental recovery, through various exhibits
on radiation and the current state of Fukushima in this large-scale dome
theater - one of only two existing ones in the world. This theater has a hallthat accommodates 200 persons plus other space, making it possible touse it as a convention facility.
AccessAbout 15 minutes by bus from Miharu Station (JR Ban’etsu East Line).
A free bus service managed by the town is also available.
About 5 minutes by car from the Funehiki-Miharu I.C. exit off
the Ban’etsu Expressway.

Fukushima Renewable Energy Research Institutehttps://www.aist.go.jp/fukushima/en/

Established in April 2014, this is a new research center of the National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. This is an institutefor renewable energy open to the world. In corporation with research
institutions, companies, universities and other organizations, it develops
and disseminates creative renewable energy technology for use around the world.
AccessAbout 10 minutes by taxi from Kikuta Station (JR Ban’etsu West Line).
About 10 minutes by car from the Koriyama I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway.

No. of participants Please let us know

No. of participants Please let us know

*The rooms can be interconnected

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Aizu-Wakamatsu City

A historical and traditional city that continues todevelop as an industrial baseAizu-Wakamatsu City
Aizu-Wakamatsu City has prospered as a castle town sinceancient times. In recent years, the city has focused on thedevelopment of renewable energy and IT technology together with
Aizu University. Located in the western part of Fukushima
Prefecture, Aizu-Wakamatsu City is continuously developing as animportant hub for industry, transportation and culture. On theother hand, important historical sites such as Tsurugajo Castle,
and numerous traditional industries including sake brewing andlacquerware manufacturing remain to this day. Aizu-Wakamatsu
City is also popular as a sightseeing destination.
Aizu-Wakamatsu City
Tourism Info

https://www.aizukanko.com/
Tsurugajo Castle

Suehiro Sake Brewery, Kaeigura Storehouse

Rinkaku Tea Room

Aizu Fugado Performance Hall

AccessAizu Fugado Performance Hall Features a spacious seating area
and a hall that can respond to any acoustic reverberation

About 20 minutes from the Aizuwakamatsu
I.C. exit or Bandai-Kawahigashi I.C. exit off
the Ban’etsu Expressway.

12-1 Joto-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu-shi, 965-0807
Tel: (+81) 242-27-0900
E-mail: info@aizu-bunka.jp
http://aizu-bunka.jp/fugado/
Sake brewing

Higashiyama Onsen

Any inquiry about convention
planning in Aizu-Wakamatsu City

Aizu-Wakamatsu City Tourism
BureauTourist Products Division

Tel: (+81) 242-23-8000
E-mail: info@aizukanko.com
https://aizuwakamatsu.mylocal.jp/trip/en

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Sazaedo Temple

An extensive network of support
An extensive network of support we would introduce the best support staff suitable for eachconvention. we can also offer consultation on various kinds of subsidies, and prepare various
support tools follwoing your needs.
Assistance● Referral to event planning companies● Assistance liaising with local groups who can holdtraditional Japanese performances at
post-conference social gatherings and send-offs● Local products referrals● Provision of stock photos of Aizu
● Provision of various brochures

Floor

Venue Name

Size (m²)

1~2F
3~4F

1F hall, seats
2F hall, seats
Rehearsal room
Meeting room 1*
Meeting room 2**

ー
ー
150
51
24

1F

*Western-style room

About 25 minutes by bus from AizuWakamatsu Station (JR Ban’etsu West Line/ JR Tadami Line).

Parking Lot
Theater Capacity(persons)
1,158
600
ー
ー
ー

Square Capacity(persons)
ー
ー
50
16
10

Other Facilities

141 vehicles(free)**Japanese-style room

Usage fee, please make an inquiry to each of convention facility.

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Restaurant

Cafe

Wheelchair
RentalStroller
RentalNursing
RoomFirst-Aid

Coin
Lockers

Aizu-Wakamatsu City

Wi-Fi

Incentives and Leisure Ideas
Any Inquiry or Booking Desk

Aizu-Wakamatsu City Tourism Bureau
Tourist Products Division

Tel: (+81) 242-23-8000
E-mail: info@aizukanko.com◆ Get to know Aizu

Advanced ICT Laboratory of Aizu University

AccessFostering human resources for next-generation ICT, sharing
research results and deepening the exchange of opinions

About 10 minutes by bus from AizuWakamatsu Station (JR Ban’etsu WestLine / JR Tadami Line).

This university offers an optimum environment for deepening discussions, such as conference
spaces available for lectures, workshops and various types of conferences, a meeting room witha full-wall whiteboard, and lots of open space where people can meet and freely interact.

About 10 minutes from the Aizuwakamatsu
I.C. exit off the Ban’etsu Expressway.

1F
2F

Other Facilities

440 vehicles

90 Kami-iawase, Tsuruga, Ikki-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu-shi, 965-8580
Tel: (+81) 242-37-2533
E-mail: revitalization-adm@u-aizu.ac.jp
http://www.lictia.jp/

Floor

Parking Lot(free)

Venue Name

Size (m²)

Ceiling Height (m)Conference rooms 1 to 3
Meeting room (whiteboard room)
Conference space (large)*
Conference space (small), 2 rooms**

16 ~ 2322
66
40×2

2.5 ~ 32.5
3
3

*2 or 3 rooms can be interconnected in any combination (large or small)

Square Capacity
Theater Capacity
Classroom
Capacity (persons)(persons)(persons)
−
−
−
−
−
−
30
30
15
20 each20 each10 eachIsland Capacity(persons)
6 to 8 each10
20
15 each**The rooms can be interconnected

Ouchi-juku

Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum

The townscape of this post-town from the Edo Period has beenpreserved as it appeared in the past. It has more than 30 souvenir
shops and restaurants with thatched roofs lined along the kaido(old main highway). Negi Soba (soba noodles eaten with a green
onion instead of chopsticks) is a local delicacy.

Hideyo Noguchi, born in Fukushima Prefecture, is a worldrenowned
scientist for his research on yellow fever. At the Hideyo Noguchi
Memorial Museum, you can learn about his life and achievements
through video materials and an exhibition of the house where was born.

https://ouchi-juku.com

AccessAbout 15 minutes by bus from Yunokami Onsen Station (Aizu
Railway Line).
About 50 minutes by car from the Aizuwakamatsu I.C. exit off
the Ban’etsu Expressway.

◆ Experience Japanese culture

Apio Space: Cooperative Association of
Aizu-Wakamatsu Wholesale BusinessA green compound facility situated next to Aizuwakamatsu I.C.
Available for holding meetings, workshops, receptions, etc. corresponding to the number of participants
and the content of the event. The on-site restaurant offers prepared meals as well as a catering services
with lunch boxes and/or hors-d’oeuvres. This restaurant can also be used as a venue for parties.
90 Inter-nishi, Aizu-Wakamatsu-shi, 965-0059
Tel: (+81) 242-37-2801
E-mail: info@apio.or.jp
http://www.apio.or.jp

Floor
1F
2F

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Ceiling Height (m)Exhibition hall
Large meeting room
Meeting room
Training room
Meeting room

650
165
38
70
70

5
3
3
−
2.5

About 10 minutes by bus from Inawashiro Station (JRBan’etsu West Line).
About 5 minutes by car fr om the Inawashiro Bandaikogen I.C.
exit off the Ban’etsu Expressway .

No. of participants Please let us know

About 10 minutes by bus from AizuWakamatsu Station (JR Ban’etsu WestLine / JR Tadami Line).
About 2 minutes from the Aizuwakamatsu
I.C. exit off the Ban’etsu Expressway.

Parking Lot

Other Facilities(free)

Size (m²)

AccessAccess

296 vehicles

Venue Name

https://www.noguchihideyo.or.jp/

Theater Capacity
Classroom
Square Capacity(persons)
Capacity (persons)(persons)
600
400
−
150
100
60
30
20
16
50
36
28
40
20
20

Aizu Hanko Nisshinkan (Samurai School for the Aizu Clan)

Lacquerware Experience

Aizu Hanko Nisshinkan used to be one of Japan’s leading schools
where the sons of Aizu samurai received their education during
the Edo Period. The current Nisshinkan building has been carefully
restored to preserve its original layout, and here you can experiencearchery, zazen meditation*, tea ceremonies*, etc.

Aizu Lacquerware is a traditional craft of Aizu-Wakamatsu City. Visitors
can experience decorating lacquerware with the maki-e technique of
applying gold and silver powder at some of the craft studios acrossthe city.

https://nisshinkan.jp

AccessAbout 25 minutes by bus from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (JRBan’etsu West Line / JR T adami Line).
About 5 minutes by car from the Bandai Kawahigashi I.C. exit
off the Ban’etsu Expressway .
No. of participants Please let us know

https://aizuwakamatsu.mylocal.jp/en_US/trip/difference/sikki

No. of participants Please let us know

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Restaurant

Cafe

Wheelchair
RentalStroller
RentalNursing
RoomFirst-Aid

Coin
Lockers

Iwaki City

Wi-Fi

This city situated by Pacific Ocean has one of the largest industrial ports in the
Tohoku Region, and it has also prospered and developed through coal mining

Iwaki City

Iwaki City, located to the south of Fukushima Prefecture’s
Hamadori region, is blessed with a mild climate. The city has thelargest surface area and the largest population in Fukushima
Prefecture. As well as being a seaport city and abundant landing
facilities, Iwaki City has many places to visits, including beaches,
onsen, an aquarium and more. The city’s Onahama Port is theleading port area in the prefecture. Additionally, it is one of thebiggest industrial cities in the Tohoku Region, with many industrial
zones where manufactured products hae been shipped.
Iwaki City
Tourism Info

https://kankou-iwaki.or.jp
Iwaki Marine Tower

Shiramizu Amidado Temple (National Treasure)

Alios: Iwaki Art and Culture Community Center
Meeting the various needs with diverse facilities
and a convenient location.

Aquamarine Fukushima (Fukushima Ocean Science Museum)

Iwaki Yumoto Onsen

Yabusame (archery performed onhorseback at Iino Hachimangu Shrine)

An extensive network of support

Any inquiry about convention
planning in Iwaki City

We can introduce facilities that match the content of your convention. We can also offer
accommodation arrangements, survey visits, sightseeing and post-convention activities.

Iwaki Tourism and Community
Development Bureau

Assistance

Tel: (+81) 246-44-6545
E-mail: dmo@iwaki-kankou.or.jp

1-6 Misaki, Taira, Iwaki-shi, 970-8026
Tel: (+81) 246-22-8111
E-mail: info@iwaki-alios.jp
http://iwaki-alios.jp

Convention
subsidiesavailable –pleasecontact us!

Please contact the individual convention facility for its usage fees.

Venue Name

Size (m²)

Ceiling Height (m)1F

Small music hall
Large hall
Medium-size theater
Medium-size rehearsal room
Small theater
Large rehearsal room

−
−
−
171.7
−
243.2

−
−
−
5
−
7

3F
4F
5F

About 10 minutes from the Iwaki-chuo
I.C. exit off the Joban Expressway.
Parking Lot

Other Facilities

None*

Floor

2F

About 15 minutes on foot from Iwaki
Station (JR Joban Line / JR Ban’etsu
East Line).

*800 vehicles
in the public parking
are available outside● Provision of tourist brochures and guide maps

https://kankou-iwaki.or.jp

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A comprehensive arts and culture exchange facility equipped with a rehearsal room, studioand training room in addition to four halls: a large hall, a medium-size theater, a small theaterand a small music hall. There are also common spaces available for everyone, such as
lounges, playrooms for children, and restaurants.

AccessTheater Capacity(persons)
200
1,705
687
135
233
240

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Restaurant

Wheelchair
RentalCafe

Stroller
RentalNursing
RoomFirst-Aid

Coin
Lockers

Iwaki City

Wi-Fi

Incentives and Leisure Ideas
Any Inquiry or Booking Desk

Iwaki Tourism and City Planning
BureauIwaki City Life Long Education Plaza
This venue offers large, medium-size and small meeting rooms as well as experience-based learning
rooms, multipurpose rooms, Japanese-style rooms and PC training rooms. All rooms are available toaccommodate a wide range of activities. There are also commercial facilities where hotels and restaurants
in the same building cooperate to offer convenient services for accommodation, eating and drinking.
4 to 5F, T-1 building, 1-1 Taira, Iwaki-shi, 970-8026
Tel: (+81) 246-37-8888
E-mail: info@isgp.jp
http://gakusyuplaza.city.iwaki.fukushima.jp/

Floor

4F

5F

About 8 minutes on foot from Iwaki Station(JR Joban Line / JR Ban’etsu East Line).
About 10 minutes from the Iwaki-chuo I.C.
exit off the Joban Expressway.
Parking Lot

Other Facilities

Iwaki Day Cruise

124 vehicles(paid)

Venue Name

Size (m²)

Ceiling Height (m)Large meeting rooms (1) to (2)Medium-size meeting rooms (1) to (2)Training room
Multipurpose room
Small conference room
Japanese-style rooms (1) to (2)Tea room

121 / 125
41 each121
92
25
54 / 28
69

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

E-mail: dmo@iwaki-kankou.or.jp◆Learn more about the current Fukushima

AccessGood transportation access and convenient accommodations

Tel: (+81) 246-44-6545

http://www.iwaki-j.net/corp/day-c/

Get on the sightseeing boat Sunshine Seagull and see
how Onahama Port has recovered and reconstructedfrom the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Enjoy
the views of Onahama Port from the top deck.

Theater Capacity
Classroom(persons)
Capacity (persons)
80 each72 each18 each18 each
40
40
36
−
12
12
36 / 12−−−

AccessAbout 20 minutes by bus from Izumi Station (JRJoban Line).
About 30 minutes by car from the Iwaki-Nakoso
I.C. exit or Iwaki-Yumoto I.C. exit off the Joban
Expressway.

No. of participants 20 to 35 people.

◆ Learn about Fukushima industries

AccessSpa Resort Hawaiians
One of the largest spa resorts in Japan that has hosted
numerous international conferences, it is also equipped witha large 400-inch screen and Wi-Fi.
This site has a number of halls and venues to meet different requests, such as big
seminars, lectures and both small and large meetings. Various types of facilities areavailable for different purposes, providing high-quality spaces for the meetings,
including first-class hospitality. The resort offers a free bus transfer service as well as
use of the leisure facilities in the hotel.

About 10 minutes by bus from Yumoto Station(JR Joban Line).
About 5 minutes from the Iwaki-Yumoto I.C. exit
off the Joban Expressway.
Parking Lot

Other Facilities

3,140 vehicles(free for 3 hours)

50 Warabidaira, Jobanfujiwara-machi, Iwaki-shi, 972-8326
Tel: 0570-550-550
E-mail: info@hawaiians.co.jp
https://www.hawaiians.co.jp/english/

Floor

3F

4F

Venue Name

Size (m²)

Lapita*Moana/Bian
Protia/Plumeria/Mokihana
Lupine/Bougainvillea/Gardenia/Cattleya
Hibiscus
Ohana**
Oahu/Maui/Hawaii
Kauai/Molokai

1,050
206 / 80
40 each29 each77
470
117 each
58 each*Can be divided into 3

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Ceiling Height Theater Capacity Classroom Capacity Square Capacity Buffet-style Party(persons)(persons)(persons)(persons)
(m)
5.5
1,250
700
1,000
−
60 / 36
36 / 30−−−
24 each24 each−−−18 each18×3 / 16
−
−
−
45
30
−
−
−
414
195
−
−
−
112 each
72 each−−−42 each12 each−−−Seated Party(persons)
550
−
−
−
−
228
48 each24 eachNissan Iwaki Plant

Wonder Farm

https://www.nissan-global.com/JP/PLANT/IWAKI/

http://www.wonder-farm.co.jp

The Iwaki Plant produces the VQ engines and VR engines thatare mounted in the highest range of Nissan cars. At the Nissan
Iwaki Plant, you can experience video screenings and a tour ofthe engine assembly line.

that Iwaki is famous for - tomatoes! product of Iwaki. Visitors
can even participate in picking ripe tomatoes in the onsite
greenhouse.

AccessAbout 10 minutes by taxi from Izumi Station (JR Joban Line).
About 30 minutes by car from the Iwaki-Nakoso I.C. exit off
the Joban Expressway.

No. of participants From 2 to about 100 people.

AccessAbout 15 minutes by taxi from Yotsukura Station (JR Joban
Line).
About 5 minutes by car from the Iwaki-Yotsukura I.C. exit
off the Joban Expressway.
No. of participants 5 or more people.

**Can be divided into 5

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Hotels

A beautiful city where culture, industry and therich nature of the four seasons live in harmony

AccessTo Asakusa

JR Tohoku
Shinkansen

Tokyo

To TokyoBa
Exp n’etsu
ress
way

d
Ta

To Niigata
and Koide

ine

iL

am

JR

Iwaki

Fukiya 58, Joban Yumoto-machi, Iwaki City, Fukushima Pref. 972-8321
http://www.shintsuta.com/en/
Tel: (+81) 246-43-1111
E-mail: shintuta@alpha.ocn.ne.jp

JR Joban LineJR Suigun Line

Joban Expressway

JR Ban’etsu
West Line

JR Tohoku LineAizu-Wakamatsu
Aizu
Railway Line

Koriyama
To
Expres hoku
sway

Fukushima
AirportAbukumaad
Kogen Ro

ine
st L

Aizu-Kinugawa LineTo Sendai

Fukushima
To Niigata

Adresstsu
Ban’ewayss
Expre

To KakudaEatsu

Abukumaad
Kogen Ro

10 min from the Iwaki Yumoto I.C. exit off the
Joban Expressway
7 min walk from Yumoto Onsen on
the JR Joban LineTo Sendai
Toh
oku
-ch
uo
Ex
Ya
pre
ma
ssw
ga
ay Iizaka Line
ta
Sh
ink
an
sen

an’e

Fukushima
Airport

ine
st L

Aizu
Railway Line

Koriyama
To
Expres hoku
sway

JR

JR B

Aizu-WakamatsuEatsu

This hotel is located near Fushimigataki Waterfall, one of Fukushima Prefecture's mostwell-known tourist attractions. The exquisite public and open-air bathing facilities allow
visitors to look out over the falls while soaking in the bath. Separate baths are alsoavailable for guests who would prefer to have privacy during their stay. Seeing thewaterfall illuminated at night is unforgettable. There are a total of six hot springs andprivate baths of various sizes, one of which is made from a vat acquired from renown
sake company, Hanaharu Shuzo. The hotel hosts events that cast a spotlight on
Fukushima's unique cultural aspects, including Aizu shaminsen concerts and traditional
dances performed by geiko, or geisha in training. The modern Japanese style rooms
have received great reviews, even from international guests.

JR Tohoku Linean’e

To Niigata
and Koide

d
Ta

ine

iL

am

JR

JR Joban LineBa
Exp n’etsu
ress
way

Ujo no Yado Shintsuta
AccessJoban Expressway

JR Ban’etsu
West Line108 Yumoto, Higashiyama-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu
City, Fukushima Pref. 965-0814
https://hpdsp.jp/shousuke/en/
Tel: (+81) 242-29-1000
E-mail: ohara@shousuke.com

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To Sendai

Fukushima
To Niigata

AdressCapacity: 60 rooms (Accommodates 240 guests)
Room styles: Japanese-style / Combination-style / Private lodging
Room charge: 1 night with 2 meals: 12,600 yen - 50,000 yen (Tax incl.)

To Kakuda

JR B

20 min from Aizu-Wakamatsu I.C. exit off the
Ban-etsu Expressway
Approx. 20 min by taxi from Aizu-Wakamatsu
Station (JR Ban-etsu West Line). Alternatively,
take the sightseeing loop bus for 20 minutes

To Sendai
Toh
oku
-ch
uo
Ex
Ya
pre
ma
ssw
ga
ay Iizaka Line
ta
Sh
ink
an
sen

Abu
Expreskuma
s LineJR

Abu
Expreskuma
s LineShosuke no Yado Takinoyu

tsu
Ban’ewayss
Expre

Aizu-Kinugawa LineJR Suigun LineTo Asakusa

Iwaki

JR Tohoku
Shinkansen

Tokyo

To Tokyo

Along with Dogo and Arima, Iwaki Yumoto hot spring is considered to be among theoldest hot springs in Japan. Its various types of baths appeal to a wide range of visitors,
one of which was famous Japanese poet Ujo Noguchi. In fact, Shintsuta has a gallery
dedicated to his life and work. The most popular hot spring is "Takebayashi." Open tomen and women, you can enjoy looking out over a beautifully landscaped Japanesegarden while relaxing in the water. In addition to a sauna and Jacuzzi, the large bathhouseis home to several hot springs. "Bijin-no-yu" has a higher sulfur content that nourishes theskin. "Shinzo-no-yu" is recommended for those with high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, and hypertension. "Netsu-no-yu" has the warmest water, which helps visitors unwind
while moisturizing their skin. Other nearby locations to visit include Spa Resort Hawaiians
and the "Jodo" Pure Land Garden, a national treasure at Shiramizu Amidado.
Capacity: 55 rooms / Sleeps 300 guests
Room styles: Japanese-style / Western-style / Combination-style
Room charge: One night with two meals: 12,600 - 36,750 yen p/p (Tax incl.)
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Hotels

A beautiful city where culture, industry and therich nature of the four seasons live in harmony

東

北

山

Access

新

央

自

動

幹

至仙台

飯坂線

常磐自動車道

線

郡山
東北自
動車道

会津鉄道

A large resort hotel that stands 600 meters over Lake Inawashiro, each season offers
unforgettable views of the surrounding area. Combinations of wildflowers, chamomile,lavender, and cosmos are in bloom from spring to fall while a sprawling winter wonderland greets guests in winter. Indoors, a heated swimming pool, an arcade, karaoke, afitness center, and more are available year-round.
Treat yourself to a soothing open-air bath or relax in the bathhouse after a day ofleisurely fun. The water comes from a natural hot spring 1,200 meters below ground.
The castle town Aizu Wakamatsu is only 30-40 minutes away by car. The hotel's
restaurant serves dishes that best reflect the seasons, bringing in ingredients from allover Fukushima Prefecture so you can dine to your heart's content.
The hotel offers a panoramic view of Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro.

福島空港
あぶくま
高原道路

車道

自動

磐越

会津鬼怒川線
JR水郡線

至浅草

JR東北新幹線

東京

いわき

Adress

北

山

形

新

至仙台

中

央

自

動

至角田

車

幹

道

線

至仙台

飯坂線

福島

至新潟

常磐自動車道
JR磐越西線
磐越

JR東北本線

自動

至新潟・小出

会津若松

線

郡山

見

只

JR

車道

55 Aburahata, Tsuchiyu Onsen-machi, Fukushima
City, Fukushima Pref. 960-2157 Hotel Sansuiso
http://www.sansuiso.jp/en/
Tel: (+81) 24-595-2141
E-mail: sansuiso@cocoa.ocn.ne.jp

至東京

東北自
動車道

会津鉄道

線
越東
JR磐

会津若松

見

只

至新潟・小出車道

20 min from Fukushima-nishi I.C. exit off
the Tohoku Expressway

東

JR

JR常磐線

JR東北本線

自動

JR

JR常磐線

JR磐越西線
磐越

Hotel Sansuiso
Access福島

至新潟

Listel Park, Kawageta, Inawashiro Town,
Fukushima Pref. 969-2696
http://www.listel-inawashiro.jp/english/
Tel: (+81) 242-66-2233
E-mail: inawashiro@listel.co.jp

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道線

AdressCapacity: 370 rooms (holding approx. 1,360 guests)
Room styles: Twin/Combination style (2 beds + 6-tatami-mat Japanese room)
Room charge: 1 night with 2 meals: 13,200 yen - 33,000 yen (Tax incl.)

至角田

車

線
越東
JR磐

10 min from Inawashiro Bandaikogen I.C. exit off
the Ban-etsu Expressway
15 min by shuttle bus from Inawashiro Station on
the JR Ban-etsu West Line

形

至仙台

中

阿武隈
急行

JR

阿武隈
急行

Hotel Listel Inawashiro

福島空港
あぶくま
高原道路

車道

自動

磐越

会津鬼怒川線
JR水郡線

至浅草

いわき

JR東北新幹線

東京

至東京

This onsen ryokan with a Japanese-style atmosphere is located in the Tsuchiyu Onsen Hot
Spring Resort, which stretches out at the foot of Mt Azuma. Inside the inn, there are fourtypes of open-air and large baths, and five types of private baths that can be reserved. The
open-air baths are popular for their beautiful Japanese garden, which changes from season
to season, and for the view of the Arakawa two-tier waterfall that flows down with great
force below. The spacious restaurant offers full-course Japanese cuisine that varies withthe seasons, making the most of ingredients from Fukushima. The hotel also offers events
such as Aizu shamisen performances and geiko dances so that guests can experience thetraditional performing arts of Fukushima. In addition to the hot spring baths, the inn isequipped with a heated swimming pool that can be played year-round and a karaoke room
for a fee. The area around the inn is also home to many restaurants where visitors can enjoy
footbaths and eat local cuisine, another attraction of the hot spring village.
Capacity: 55 rooms / Sleeps 300 guests
Room styles: Japanese-style / Western-style / Combination-style
Room charge: One night with two meals: 12,600 - 36,750 yen p/p (Tax incl.)

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Excursion 1 Aizu

Fukushima MICEThe Aizu region, located right between the Echigo and Ou
mountain ranges in western Fukushima Prefecture,receives some of the heaviest snowfall in all of Japan.
The authentic Edo Period architecture of Ouchi-juku draws
many visitors every year. Many try their hand at painting“akabeko,” a local toy in Aizu said to bring good luck.
Another extreme tourist spot is the extremely hot natural
hot spring at the mouth of the river halfway up Mt.
Adatara.

Ouchi-juku flourished as a small town off the
Shimotsuke Kaido road, which connected
Aizu Wakamatsu to Nikko Imaichi during the
Edo Period. About 30 houses with traditional
thatched roofs line the streets. The town was
designated as an Historical District for
Preservation by the Japanese government in
1981. All residents work together to maintainthe buildings using the same roofing techniques that have been passed down throughthe generations. The buildings themselves
are still in use today as houses, shops, andrestaurants. It's easy to find local products
like Aizu cotton, various lacquerware, decorative candles, akabeko, and so much more.
There's so much local cuisine to choose
from, including negi-soba, which is eaten
using green onions like chopsticks, andmanju tempura, a pastry deep fried in buckwheat powder.

Local culture
Start making memories by painting your own
akabeko. Then take in the sights of historic
Ouchi-juku while sampling the local cuisine andsake, which is only available here. What betterway is there to cap off a day of exploration thansoaking in a natural hot spring?

Experience akabeko painting at Ikoinoyakata
in Yanaizu, which is in the birthplace of
akabeko: Yanaizu Town. One of the biggest
attractions is the free foot bath outside thebuilding called yutori. Walking on the pebbles
in the warm water is sure to help visitors
relieve stress from their travels. Local cuisine
such as pork bowls with Yanaizu sauce andAizu-style chicken and egg bowls are available at the food court.
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Excursion 2 Nakadori

Fukushima MICE

The "Nakadori" region, located in central Fukushima
Prefecture between the Ou Mountain range and Abukuma
Highlands, is known for its temperate climate and fruit
industry. There is also a tour of a geothermal power plantthat utilizes the heat from Tsuchiyu Hot Spring. The facility
has gained world-wide notoriety for being a leader in
SDGs. Thrill seekers can also ride a "Drift Taxi" at theEbisu Circuit.

The Tsuchiyu Onsen Binary Power Plant was
built as an environmentally friendly power
plant that harnesses renewable, geothermalenergy. Originally a local "revitalization
through geothermal power" project after theGreat East Japan earthquake, it was builtwith support from the private sector. Coolingwater from the plant is also reused to raise
onitenaga shrimp and create even more jobs
in the area. It has become another draw for
tourists, who can fish for shrimp in one
corner of the hot spring resort and grill theircatch at a nearby cafe. Join a tour of Tsuchiyu Onsen Binary Power Plant to learn more
about SDGs.

Eco tourism
The Nakadori area is one of the few places that has
successfully applied SDG projects to the tourism
sector by involving local citizens and businesses, andit's still growing. Why not take a moment to think about
what Japan could become after incorporating SDGs asa team building exercise?

"Drifting" is a technique that allows a car toaccelerate while sliding the rear wheels. "Drift
Taxis" are special cars installed with fourbucket seats and designed to let anyone
experience the thrill of drifting. Professional
drivers push these taxis to the limits, exploiting every curve on the first circuit built
specifically for drifting in Japan. Adrenaline
never stops pumping here!

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Fukushima MICEThe Hamadori region is located between the Abukuma
Highlands and the Pacific Ocean in eastern Fukushima
Prefecture. A massive tsunami resulting from the Great
East Japan Earthquake on March 11th, 2011 triggered a"complex disaster" when it caused a nuclear power plantto fail. A new study program called "Hope Tourism"
passes along the lessons learned on that fateful day toinspire new ideas for creating a sustainable society.

The Hope Tourism program in Fukushima
Prefecture's Hamadori area offers a newperspective on the unparalleled earthquake,tsunami, and nuclear disasters from thepeople who lived through them. "The Real
Picture (Light and Shadow)" and "Discussions with the Rebuilders" are designed tokeep participants actively engaged from start
to finish by sharing experiences from people
in various fields. Rather than thinking of thenuclear disaster as "Fukushima's problem,"the program strives to inspire others toconsider their own role in creating a sustainable society. Why not take this opportunity tojoin others in proactively exploring andlearning about how to make a better future
for us all?

Hope tourism
Known as the "Miracle School" where all students managed to get to safety to the midst of a tsunami, Namie
Town's Ukedo Elementary School was opened to the
public as a memorial site for the disaster in 2021. Visiting
the site will hopefully provide an opportunity to consider
how to stay safe during a disaster. We also hope that
visitors will use what they learn through Hope Tourism andinteractions with local farms to take initiative for the future.

Agriculture restarted in Namie Town about
two years after the earthquake, even before
vital infrastructure like electricity and water
had been fully restored. In addition todemonstrating how to cultivate crops, thetown began teaching amateur gardeners how
to grow flowers. By 2017, Namie Town won
the Flower Auction Japan of the Year Awardof Excellence. Come take a closer look at the"Namie Town Flower Project" built a brighter
future.
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