Checking out traditional confectionery shops is a must in an area like Nanukamachi, which is filled with traditional buildings. While the types of confectionery usually don’t vary too much, each region has its way of making sweets; hence, they can taste different. You might even have some unique or rare finds as you browse through […]
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The Aizu region produces good sake wine. If you have a sweet tooth and love sake, Kyō (蔵喫茶 杏) is the cafe in Nanukamachi that you must visit. Operating by a sake brewery founded in the Edo period, the cafe has the finest sake sweets waiting for you to enjoy. Moreover, you won’t get many
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If you plan to visit Japan’s most picturesque train line, the Tadami Line, you will most likely take a brief stop somewhere near Nanukamachi-dōri Street. The street that isn’t far from Tadami Line’s starting point, Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, is deal for a break before or after exploring Aizu’s stunning nature. In addition to the tasty food,
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Although it is located in a residential area, the taste and atmosphere of Aizu Coffee Club (会津珈琲倶楽部) have rightfully earned it a reputation. It is the best place in Nanukamachi (a station from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station) to enjoy a nice cup of coffee. Not only does the cafe offer coffee brewed from high-quality beans, but the
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In addition to Nagatoya, Kumanoya (菓子司 熊野屋 七日町店) is another traditional confectionery maker we love in Nanukamachi. Unlike the sweets sold in Nagatoya, many of Kumanoya’s sweets are perfect for eating while walking. Opened in 1887, Kumanoya is known for its street-food-style sweets. There is also an eat-in space for those who want a tea
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If you are after some traditional-style souvenirs near Tsuruga Castle, consider getting one of the Japanese decorated candles from Hoshiban Decorated Candle Shop (ほしばん絵ろうそく店) in Nanukamachi. Like some areas in Japan that receive heavy snowfall, Aizu also has traditionally decorated candles. These candles make great souvenirs and don’t cost too much! In addition to the
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For a healthy meal on the Nanukamachi-dōri Street, head to Mitsutaya (満田屋). Opened in 1834 as a miso maker, miso dengaku (みそ田楽) has been served in the space at the back of the store since 1972. The space was renovated from a miso storehouse and has the perfect setting to enjoy the traditional dish. While
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Nagatoya (会津長門屋 七日町店) is one of the top traditional confectionery makers in Aizu. The maker, which opened in 1848, takes pride in its handmade sweets. Their Nanukamachi shop, located on Nanukamachi-dōri Street, opened in 2011. You will be amazed by the sweets on the shelf, especially by their infamous Fly Me to The Moon~Yōkan Fantasia! Apart
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In Aizu-Wakamatsu City, if you want to walk on a street lined with buildings from over a century ago, head to Nanukamachi-dōri Street (七日町通り). The 800-meter-long street stretching west from Nanukamachi Station (七日町駅) was a busy street in Aizu from the Edo period to the early 20th century. Historical warehouses and Western-style buildings are carefully
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A nice cafe to stop by in Nanukamachi is Aizu Ichibankan (會津壹番館). In addition to its good coffee, it is a spot related to the guy printed on the old Japanese 1,000 yen notes (the new one was issued in 2024). The guy with the curly hair was named Noguchi Hideyo (野口英世). He was a
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