Nanukamachi Travel

Aizu-Wakamatsu Vegan Friendly Confectionery Maker and Cafe Kumanoya Nanukamachi

Kumanoya and Nanukamachi’s Famous Japanese Street Sweets

June 13, 2026 / Fukushima Prefecture, Sweets, Tōhoku Region

Strolling down the historic, century-old buildings of Nanukamachi-dōri Street in Aizu-Wakamatsu feels like stepping back in time, and no visit to this cultural hub is complete without experiencing its incredible food scene. Opened in 1887, Kumanoya Nanukamachi (菓子司 熊野屋 七日町店) is a beloved traditional confectionery maker famous for its vegan-friendly street-food-style Japanese sweets (wagashi). Unlike […]

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Where to Shop for Souvenirs on Nanukamachi-dōri Street

September 30, 2025 / Fukushima Prefecture, Souvenirs, Tōhoku Region

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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Hoshiban E-Rosoku Decorated Candle Shop in Nanokamachi Fukushima Japan

Paint Your Aizu Candle at Hoshiban Decorated Candle Shop

June 13, 2026 / Activities, Cultural Experiences & Activities, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyūshū Region

When looking for the ultimate souvenir from Fukushima Prefecture, nothing glows with local tradition quite like Aizu painted candles (Aizu Erōsoku, 会津絵ろうそく). Boasting over 500 years of history, these exquisite, eco-friendly candles are crafted from natural plant wax and beautifully adorned with hand-painted chrysanthemums, peonies, or wisteria. If you want to experience the absolute finest

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Nanukamachi Station and the Sightseeing Bus Haikara-san Aizu-Wakamatsu Fukushima Japan

The Best Guide to the Must-Visit Spots on Nanukamachi-dōri

August 31, 2025 / Fukushima Prefecture, Tōhoku Region

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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