Day 3 begins!
Hasegawa Restaurant
A famous restaurant serving Kitakata ramen, one of the "Three Great Ramen of Japan."
It has gained immense support from locals thanks to its chewy, extra-high-hydration noodles made with the flavorful Hokkaido wheat "Kita Honami," and its simple, pure soup made with Date chicken, dried small sardines, kelp, and aromatic vegetables.
"New Kitakata Ramen" such as "Tsukemen" and "Mazemen" are also attractive!
40 minutes by car
Goshikinuma Nature Trail
Lake Hibara canoeing experience
Located at an altitude of 800-1000m at the foot of Mt. Bandai, the Urabandai Plateau is a scenic spot dotted with lakes and marshes of various appearances scattered among the forest.
One of the most popular areas is the Goshikinuma area, where ponds change color in a variety of different colors, including blue, green, and red. You can enjoy this beauty up close by walking along the Goshikinuma Nature Trail, a trekking course that is approximately 4km long.
For those who want to get even more active, there is also the canoeing experience on Lake Hibara. Feel the great outdoors with your whole body.
50 minutes by car
Waterside Dining Kawadoko
Harataki, a long-established inn located beside the clear Yukawa River, will be opening "Waterside Dining Kawadoko" for a limited time from May to September.
While basking in the cool, pure air of nature, you can enjoy the "Kawadoko Exclusive Kaiseki Meal," which uses an abundance of local ingredients and seasonal bounty.
It's also nice that you can enjoy a natural foot bath when you dine at the restaurant.
On the premises
Harataki Falls in Aizu Higashiyama
Founded 1,300 years ago, Higashiyama Onsen is a famous hot spring that is said to have healed the wounds of Shinsengumi's Hijikata Toshizo, and this inn is unique in that it has its own hot spring source, which springs from the bottom of the clear Yukawa River.
The idea is that you can enjoy the smooth, high-quality water in the spacious large bath, open-air bath, and four private panoramic baths.
Enjoy a wonderful time listening to the sound of the spray from Harataki Falls, the waterfall that gave the inn its name.
