Hotel Alpha One Aizuwakamatsu

5-8 Ekimaemachi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Tohoku, 965-0041, Japan | Hotel

Travel Blogs from Aizuwakamatsu

Shirakawa day 14; Drinking sake under the stars

A travel blog entry by nikolasdm

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... De Gassho-Zukuri huizen met hun dikke A-vormige strooien daken, gebouwd om de druk van de sneeuw die hier met hopen valt in de winter (hoewel dat nu met 38 graden moeilijk te geloven is) te weerstaan, geven het dorp zijn typische uiterlijk.

Terwijl ik terugloop via de langere wandelroute sterft de drukte al snel uit en kan ik genieten van de rust die de streek met zich mee brengt. Onder het gebrom van de vele libellen ...

Fukushima / Tohoku Summer

A travel blog entry by pedalpaddle

124

August 10 - 14 2012, Cycling holiday: Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Tohoku, Japan

Day 1: arrived in Aizu Wakamatsu: Tsuruga Castle, Mt.Iimori, Byakkotai hill, Sazaedo Pagoda
Day 2: Cycled up into the mountains to Ouichijuku
Day 3: Rented ...

Returning Home

A travel blog entry by nancy.hunt

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... Miyajima was a delightful surprise.

I wouldn't take anything in exchange for the ryokan experience -- the room with a delightful view and tatami mats and futons, the yukatas, the private dining, and the communal bathing in a natural hot spring. It was the perfect way to end our time in this remarkable country.

I look forward to many more happy travels with my sister.
...

The Ryokan -- A Traditional Japanese Inn

A travel blog entry by nancy.hunt

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8

... lush green hillside and hearing the water rushing below. A wonderful sensation. We tried the other pools, too -- two inside and two outside. They all vary in size and temperature.

We had requested dinner at 7 pm. We were led to a private room with tatami mats, and a large low table and "chairs" that are like stadium seats. They're beautiful cushions with contoured backs for support. They were actually quite comfortable.

The meal ...

Shopping in Aizu City

A travel blog entry by nancy.hunt

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... ware store. Beautiful stuff! Aizu is known for its lacquer, and I could smell the resin coming from the back room. Oh yes, we found an interesting antique store. Susan bought a beautiful obi. Wish I had seen it first!

For dinner Brent prepared a beef nabe (hot pot) on the low living room table. The meat, tofu, carrots, Chinese cabbage, and two kinds of mushrooms were cooked in a soy sauce broth ...

Traveler rating: 4.0/5 Excellent (17 reviews)

Location

This hotel, located in the Higashiyama Onsen area of Aizuwakamatsu, is near Oyakuen Garden.
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