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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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 by 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
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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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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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Lacquerware is a popular souvenir among tourists in the Aizu region. The Aizu lacquer (Aizu-nuri, 会津塗り) is one of Japan’s top lacquerware. If you like the traditional crafts, Nanukamachi-dōri Street in Aizu-Wakamatsu has a couple of places we recommend you to stop by. Whether you like the utensils and vessels that are splendidly decorated or
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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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Aizu-Wakamatsu is Aizu region‘s biggest city. Besides the area where Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle is located, Nanukamachi nearby is also worth checking out. Once a lively area until the late 19th century, the town preserves the historical vibe. In addition to shopping for local specialties and taking photos, it has a couple of cafes and restaurants perfect
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If you plan to visit Japan’s most picturesque train line, the Tadami Line, you will most likely have a brief stop somewhere near Nanukamachi-dōri Street. The street that isn’t far from Tadami Line’s starting point, Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, is great for a break before or after exploring Aizu’s stunning nature. In addition to the tasty food,
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If you are after some traditional-style souvenirs, consider getting one of the Japanese decorated candles from Hoshiban Decorated Candle Shop (ほしばん絵ろうそく店). Like some areas that receive heavy snow in Japan, Aizu also has traditional decorated candles. These candles make great souvenirs and don’t cost too much. In addition to the candles, which come in a
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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 earned it a reputation. It is the best place in Nanukamachi (a station from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station) to enjoy a cup of nice coffee. Not only the does it offer coffee brewed from high-quality beans, the ingredients used
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