During the Edo period, Ouchijuku was a bustling post town on the road connecting Aizu and Nikko.Even today, over 30 thatched roof houses (traditional Japanese houses) remain.

Kannon-numa Forest Park has nine walking trails around the swamp, and you can enjoy changing scenery throughout the four seasons.It is also famous as a treasure trove of wild birds.

This is a local specialty of Ouchijuku that is eaten with green onions instead of chopsticks.It is popular to eat it with some green onions as a condiment.You can enjoy it at restaurants in Ouchijuku.

This is a festival held at Takakura Shrine, which is near Ouchijuku.After the festival, villagers dressed in traditional costumes walk through the town praying for the safety of their families and a bountiful harvest.

The autumn leaves of Kannon-numa Forest Park are lit up in various colors, creating a magical space.In addition, the autumn leaves reflected on the water's surface are a spectacular sight.

The Ouchijuku streets are lined with traditional Japanese houses.Candles are lit in lanterns made from pure white snow.Enjoy the fairy-tale atmosphere.

Created over a long period of time, Oze is a treasure trove of nature with many mountains and vast marshes inhabited by diverse flora and fauna.You can see a various flowers blowing in turn from spring to autumn.

This old lady protects the people from drowning.At this mystical energy spot, people make offerings of scissors and pray for marriage or separation.It is on the way to the Hinoemata Stage.

The stage has a distinctive construction, resembling a shrine hall.Hinoemata Kabuki is performed by villagers in May, August and September.

This gelato is made with smoked and powdered salamander.You can eat it at Mini Oze Park.Top with some smoked salamander to complete the dish.

This traditional performance dates back to the Edo period, over 280 years ago.Villagers handle all of the roles, from actors to stage crew.

Snow stored during the winter is used for fun snow activities in the summer.The event features aspects such as sledding, fireworks, and beer gardens.

Tadami Town is a registered UNESCO Ecopark, and 90% of its area is covered in forests.These include the “Blessing Forest” where you can take a leisurely stroll along the stream that runs through the forest, and the "Healing Forest," which features a gentle course that even beginners and children can enjoy walking through.

This is a 135.2 km railway line that connects Aizu-Wakamatsu Station in Fukushima Prefecture to Koide Station in Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture.It is also known as a remote route and offers beautiful natural scenery to enjoy in all four seasons.

This soul food of Tadami Town consists of mutton combined with a unique sauce blended by each restaurant.Flavored mutton kebabs are also a famous B-grade gourmet dish.

This rice shochu is made using rice grown in Tadami Town.The name "Nekka" embodies the spirit of "Nekkasasukenee" which means “No problem at all” in the local dialect.

You can eat "umaimon" (delicious food) such as local cuisine from Tadami Town and gourmet food from neighboring cities and towns.Other events include entertainment such as performances and singing shows.

You can enjoy making snow sculptures of all kinds from big to small.There are also local specialties to savor at the venue, with illumination at night and fireworks launched into the winter sky.

A high moor designated as a National Natural Monument. Starting with the skunk cabbage in late April, various flowers and the vibrant colors of autumn foliage, including cotton grass, Nikko day lilies, and Hakusan rhododendrons, captivate visitors from spring to fall. Wooden walkways are well-maintained within the marsh, and with little elevation difference, visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the area.

Minamiaizu Town has some of the best starry skies in Japan.The stars shining in the clear night sky are soothing and inspiring. You can observe the starry sky in the midst of magnificent natural scenery.

This local government office was built in 1885 and is a pseudo-Western-style building featuring stained glass.Various materials related to the Minamiaizu region are on display in the museum, allowing visitors to learn about its history.

The Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival (July 22nd-24th) is a traditional folk festival with a history of approximately 800 years.Highlights include the Nanahokai seven-line procession and children's kabuki performance on the festival floats.

This is a traditional festival of Hirose Shrine that has been held for about 340 years.It began in the Edo period, and parishioners dressed in traditional Japanese men’s kimono carry a portable shrines and parade around the area.

Enjoy "new soba," which are noodles made from buckwheat flour harvested that year.You can eat soba noodles made by soba experts from inside and outside Fukushima Prefecture.