Group tour
Group travel
- Omotebandai and Inawashiro
- Experience Plan
A nuisance in Lake Inawashiro becomes a hero!? An experience learning about water quality conservation
Experience collecting water chestnuts or aquatic plants
~ Preserving beautiful scenery for the future ~
Currently, the water caltrop (Diamond) plant, which grows naturally in Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture, continues to proliferate. The excessive growth of the plant dies off in autumn, eventually rotting and remaining in the lake, causing concern as a cause of water pollution. Aiming to restore Lake Inawashiro, which once boasted the best water quality in Japan, we are creating tea products using the fruit of this nuisance, the water caltrop, transforming this nuisance into a tourist attraction and promoting water environment conservation activities as a sustainable business. Come learn about the water environment and meet the challengers working to solve local issues.
Image: Lake Inawashiro
Unique points
Image: Water chestnut harvesting experience
Image: Photo taken during the experience
- Meeting and dialogue with challengers who create "1" from "0"
- I started as a company employee, then became a local revitalization volunteer, and then started my own business. I met someone who started a business with zero experience!
- Experience Lake Inawashiro with all your senses
- The experience field is on the shores of Lake Inawashiro! Lake Inawashiro and Mount Bandai spread out before your eyes, and on windless days you can see the fantastic scenery of the lake's mirror-like reflection.
- Sustainable learning and practice to preserve beautiful landscapes for future generations
- This is a sustainable experience where you will wear a wader and collect aquatic plants and water chestnuts in Lake Inawashiro, which once boasted the best water quality in Japan.
Program flow, time schedule, menu, etc.
[Schedule example]
●9:00 Meet at Lake Inawashiro*
●9:10 Lecture
●9:45 Put on the snorkel, receive instructions, and check the water
quality. *Snorkels are only required for the aquatic plant and water
chestnut collection experience.
●10:20 Water chestnut harvesting experience
●11:00 Tasting of Lake Inawashiro-produced Hishi tea
●11:00 Commemorative photo with Lake Inawashiro and Mt. Bandai in
the background
●11:30 Disbandment
■ Lecture (by Mr. Nagatomo, CEO of Inabishi Co., Ltd.)
・Inawashiro's
water environment
・Initiatives to solve local issues
■ Experience
・Put on a long-sleeved tether and experience
collecting aquatic plants or water chestnuts at Lake Inawashiro
・Tasting
of "Lake Inawashiro-produced water chestnut tea" while
looking out at Mount Bandai and Lake Inawashiro
*The planned locations for the experience are Shiratorihama and
Matsubashihama,
The schedule may be subject to change due to weather conditions,
etc.
*Image: Lake Inawashiro
Depending on the weather, such as at dusk when there is no
wind,
You can also see the fantastic scenery reflected on the water
surface.
*Image: Inabishi tea from Lake Inawashiro
This tea is made from the fruit of the water chestnut, an aquatic
plant found in Lake Inawashiro.
*Image: Number of participants before the harvesting
experience
Before entering the lake, put on your waders.
*Image: Lake Inawashiro
After harvesting the water chestnuts, you can enjoy the view of
Lake Inawashiro and Mount Bandai.
You can sample hishi tea produced in Lake Inawashiro.
Other supplementary information
| Travel time | Approximately 120 minutes |
|---|---|
| Available personnel | 5 to 100 people |
| Set period | April to early November (negotiable) |
| Exclusion Dates | Late November to March |
| Venue | "Shiratorihama" or "Matsubashihama" |
Access
Travel time
・Approx. 15 minutes from Inawashiro Station
・Banetsu
Expressway Inawashiro Bandai
Approximately 10 minutes from Takahara IC
- Kitashiobara Village
- Meal and Party Plans
[Urabandai: Course lunch at a lakeside restaurant with a spectacular
view]
An exciting experience where you can taste the food, nature, and
culture of Fukushima - FOOD CAMP - A one-day outdoor restaurant
Create food in fields and along lakes using food carts
One-day outdoor restaurant
Enjoy Fukushima cuisine while taking in the natural beauty of
Fukushima, where the four seasons are clearly defined. The highlight
of this experience is the high-quality dining experience of eating
outdoors in an extraordinary space. Using tablecloths, dishes,
cutlery, and glasses, the course meal will be presented outdoors in
the same way as in a full-scale restaurant.
~ Course lunch in a lakeside dining area with a spectacular view ~
...We will also propose implementation in other locations within the
prefecture according to your wishes.
*2019 Ministry of the Environment Good Life Award, Minister of the
Environment Award, Excellence Award Winner★
Restaurant under the blue sky (image)
Unique points
Dining on the shores of Lake Sohara (late August)
A spectacular location overlooking Mount Bandai (late August)
A course lunch will be served in a venue rich in nature where you
can experience something out of the ordinary, in a lakeside dining
area with a spectacular view of Urabandai and Lake Sohara.
There are also experiential menus available, including activities
such as kayaking, fishing, and nature walking, as well as
team-building training programs through nature experiences.
We can offer you a private and memorable trip.
Program flow, time schedule, menu, etc.
~ Course lunch at a lakeside restaurant with a spectacular view
(BANDAI LAKE SIDE GARDEN) ~
The dining area is located in a spectacular location on the shores
of Lake Sohara in Urabandai. Escape from your daily routine and
enjoy a sense of freedom in both body and mind as you dine while
looking out at the majestic Mount Bandai.
For your meal, enjoy a course meal made with ingredients from the
Aizu region and drinks.
[Schedule example]
8:00 Departure from Koriyama → 10:00 Arrival at Bandai Lake Side
Garden
→Lakeside activities (approximately 2 hours) →12:00 Lunch time
→14:30 Departure
[Experience menu (separate fee)]
・Lakeside activities
(kayaking, nature walks, etc.)
・Team building training program
using nature experiences
[Course lunch (approx. 120 minutes)]
~Menu example~
Amuse-bouche: Aizu chicken egg flan, pickled herring with Japanese
pepper
・Appetizer: Pan-fried Kaneyama Town Kokanee salmon and
Aizu vegetable salad
・Warm dish: Nishiaizu shiitake mushrooms
wrapped in part filo
・Fish dish: Bouillabaisse made with Nango
tomatoes and fresh Ukedo fish
・Meat dish: Grilled Aizu
chicken
・Dessert: Aizu apple compote
Nature walking experience (image)
Kayaking experience (image)
Pan-fried char from Kanayama Town and Aizu vegetable salad (image)
(Image of a training program using tarp construction)
Other supplementary information
| Travel time | Approximately 120 minutes (12:00-14:00) |
|---|---|
| Available personnel | 20-35 people |
| Set period | Late May to late October |
| Exclusion Dates | Other than the above |
Access
[BANDAI LAKE SIDE GARDEN]
Ban'etsu Expressway
From Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC
Approximately 26 minutes by car
- Fukushima City
- Experience Plan
Become the driver of your dreams!
Iizaka Electric Railway Driving Experience & Vehicle Depot Tour
A once in a lifetime experience! Driving a vehicle in use
Take a look at the jobs that support local infrastructure!
At the Sakuramizu Station depot, you will be guided by a railway
staff member and after listening to an explanation of the trains, you
will be able to experience driving a train that actually runs on the
Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line (elementary school age and
above).
The trains that run on the Iizaka Line (1000 series) were formerly in
operation on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, and
are still in operation on the Tokyu Ikegami Line and Tamagawa Line.
Iizaka train vehicle image
Unique points
Driving experience (image)
Driving experience certificate (image)
- All participants will be able to actually drive the vehicle.
- *After the experience is over, you will be given a personalized certificate!
- You can tour the depot, which is not open to the public, with a guide from a railway employee.
- Even if you're not a train enthusiast, you'll enjoy the content, and you'll learn all about the Iizaka train and the mechanisms of its vehicles, which you may not know much about.
Program flow, time schedule, menu, etc.
<AM/PM Course>
10:00/13:00 Meet at Sakuramizu Station
10:15/13:15 Depot tour begins (30 minutes)
10:45/13:45 End of depot tour (toilet break)
11:00/14:00 Vehicle driving experience begins (60 minutes)
12:00/15:00 Vehicle driving experience ends (toilet break)
12:15/15:15 Photo shoot, driving experience, certificate
presentation
12:30/15:30 Disband at Sakuramizu Station
Viewing the vehicle
Tour of the underside of the vehicle
View from the driver's seat (image)
Vehicle tour (image)
Driving experience (image)
Driving experience (image)
Driving experience certificate presentation (image)
Railway staff giving an explanation about the driving experience
Other supplementary information
| Travel time | Total time: 150 minutes 30 minutes tour of the train depot Vehicle driving experience 60 minutes Photo shoot and toilet break: 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Available personnel | 8 to 20 people each time |
| Set period | All year round |
Access
・Tohoku Expressway
Approximately 30 minutes from Iizaka IC
・From Iizaka Onsen
Approximately 20 minutes by car
・From JR Fukushima Station
Approximately 45 minutes by car
- Fukushima City
- Experience Plan
The largest rockfill dam in Tohoku: Surikamigawa Dam
Kayaking experience & backyard exploration (walking through the
Kansaro corridor)
The largest rockfill dam in Tohoku, "Surikamigawa Dam"
Kayaking experience & backstage exploration (walking through the
audit corridor)!
Located about 20 minutes by car from Iizaka Onsen, the gigantic
Surikamigawa Dam is located in the Satoyama area. It is one of the
largest central core rockfill dams in the Tohoku region and is the
source of Fukushima Water, which has won the Monde Selection Gold
Award for nine consecutive years.
Enjoy kayaking while feeling the nature on the calm and beautiful dam
lake where motorized boats are prohibited! Even beginners can easily
enjoy it.
After enjoying kayaking, you will walk with a guide through the
"Inspection Gallery," an internal maintenance passageway of
the Surikami River Dam. By passing through the inspection gallery,
which is normally off-limits to the public, you can look up at the
rockfill dam from below. Of course, you will also get a dam card!
Why not have a valuable experience learning about the role of dams
and playing in the dam lake?
Enjoy a kayaking tour while immersing yourself in nature on the
beautiful, calm lake where motorized boats are prohibited!
Fukushima Water has won the Monde Selection Gold Award for three
consecutive years.
A kayak that moves like a water lily (image)
Unique points
Surikamigawa Dam (conceptual image)
Rockfill dam (image)
- Even beginners can enjoy a kayaking adventure!
- Your guide will show you how to handle the paddle, ride, and steer. Take your time exploring the vast lake surface!
- Walk with a guide through the inspection gallery, which is off-limits to the public
- It is approximately 500m from the entrance to the inspection
gallery to the bottom of the dam.
Walk through the cool inspection gallery and look up at the rockfill dam from below!
Program flow, time schedule, menu, etc.
[Experience time and content]
Morning session: 9:30~ / Afternoon session: 13:00~
Depending on the number of participants and your preferences, you
can choose either A: 90 minutes or B: 120 minutes (please consult in
advance).
①Total water storage capacity equivalent to 123 Tokyo Domes!
Experience kayaking on the dam lake, Lake Moniwa
- Warm-up exercises and pre-training (how to handle the paddle, how
to ride, how to steer, etc.)
~ Kayaking experience
②Learn about the role and function of the Surikamigawa Dam
3. Walk with a guide through the Surikami River Dam maintenance
passageway, the "Inspection Corridor"
Kayaking experience (image)
Inspection gallery (image)
*The photos shown are for illustrative purposes only.
*Current plan as of July 2024.
Other supplementary information
| Travel time | A90 minutes, B120 minutes Kayaking experience: A 45 minutes, B 60 minutes Dam tour: A 45 minutes, B 60 minutes |
|---|---|
| Available personnel | 5 to 20 people |
| Set period | April to November |
| Exclusion Dates | August |
Access
・Tohoku Chuo Expressway
Approximately 30 minutes from Fukushima Iizaka IC
・Approx.
40 minutes from JR Fukushima Station
・Approx. 20 minutes
from Iizaka Onsen
*There is no shuttle bus.
*There is no public transportation (train or bus).
- Tsuchiyu Onsen
- Experience Plan
Learn about power generation using hot spring heat at Tsuchiyu Onsen
"See, feel and learn" about sustainable local resources
This program will help you learn about sustainable local resources at
Tohoku's first "binary power plant" that uses hot
springs. The hot water (hot spring water and cooling water) from the
binary power generation is also used for shrimp farming! After power
generation, the hot water is supplied to the hot spring town,
circulating the abundant resources without waste.
Step into the Tsuchiyu Onsen source area and enjoy the great outdoors
while also experiencing a foot bath and making hot spring eggs at the
source of Tsuchiyu Onsen!
You can also try fishing for giant river prawns that are farmed using
the cooling water generated by hot spring geothermal power
generation, and you can grill and eat the shrimp you catch on the
spot.
Panoramic view of binary power generation
Unique points
Spring source scenery (autumn)
Footbath at the source of the hot spring and egg tasting
- Tsuchiyu Onsen, which is usually off-limits to the public
- You can now enter the "source area."
- Learn about town development in a hot spring town that utilizes power generation.
- You can experience the richness of nature in the national park.
Program flow, time schedule, menu, etc.
Sample schedule including shrimp fishing experience
① Meet at Sansuiso, the water-sound inn
~Transportation by customer's car or Sansuiso microbus~
*If you wish to use a minibus, please make your reservation directly
with Sansuisou.
② Arrive at Tsuchiyu Onsen source area (travel time: approx. 10
minutes)
After arrival, make soft-boiled eggs (approximately 5 minutes)
3. Binary power plant tour (approx. 60 minutes)
4. Foot bath experience and hot spring egg tasting at the shared hot
spring source (approx. 15 minutes)
⑤Tour of the exhibition tanks at Tsuchiyu Yuai Shrimp Farm (approx.
5 minutes)
⑥ Move to the shrimp fishing venue "Orara no Komise"
(approximately 45 minutes including travel time)
~ Shrimp fishing & tasting experience (includes one drink) ~
*Transport will be by your own car or Sansuiso microbus.
*The tour of the hot spring area is on foot, about 500m round
trip.
*This content is available at Sansuisou (2507-002), a Mizuoto no
Yado.
Lunch or accommodation is a required plan.
Giant freshwater prawn
Image of the tour
Shrimp fishing image
Grilled shrimp image
Other supplementary information
| Travel time | Approximately 140 minutes |
|---|---|
| Available personnel | 4 to 100 people |
| Set period | Weekdays only from April to November |
| Exclusion Dates | December to March (winter season) |
Access
Meeting place: Tsuchiyu Onsen
Sansuisou, a water-sound inn
From the Tohoku Expressway Fukushima Nishi IC, take National Route
115 for approximately 12km (20 minutes)
Target: The very back of the hot spring town
- Hamadori
- Learning Plan
Fukushima FONT Program
Learn about the future of FONT
Why not join us on a journey to tell the story of a town trying to overcome the earthquake and nuclear accident using a new typeface, FONT?
The FONT program provides participants with learning opportunities
and a perspective on future social change through local interactions
and business visits in Futaba, Okuma, Namie, and Tomioka, located
along the coast of Fukushima Prefecture.
This area was one of the hardest hit by the nuclear accident in 2011,
forcing all residents to evacuate. However, after thorough
decontamination work, parts of these towns have now reopened and
people can once again live safely.
This program will help visitors understand the past, present, and
future of this region through a combination of various programs
(community exchanges, tours, workshops, and other experiences), and
will provide insights and learnings into the way individuals live
their lives. Visitors will be able to learn about the residents who
are working together to revitalize the region, which will be a
valuable experience.
FONT Workshop
Unique points
Futaba Town Street Tour
Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum
The distinctive feature of the FONT program is the customizability
of the program, which is made possible by the network that the
Futaba County Regional Tourism Research Association (General
Incorporated Association) has cultivated over the years and the
coordination capabilities that connect these networks.
We can provide learning opportunities for a variety of subjects on a
variety of themes, including leadership, management, marketing,
organizational management, and community building, through
educational trips for exploratory learning, company visits, and
training.
Futaba Town Story Tour
Program flow, time schedule, menu, etc.
This program allows you to experience the past, present, and future
of Futaba Town, the site of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power
Plant, through storytelling by a local guide.
<Gathering>
JR Futaba Station East Exit
<Tour Schedule>
Travel time: Approximately 70 minutes
Intro (5 minutes) → Futaba Station (5 minutes) → Penguin Former Site
(5 minutes) → Nagatsuka Intersection (5 minutes) → Fire Department
2nd Division Barracks (10 minutes) → HUMAN POWER Mural (5 minutes) →
Maeda River (5 minutes) → Community Ground (5 minutes) → Library (10
minutes) → Hatsuhatsu Shrine (10 minutes) → Outro (5 minutes)
Image video here
Other supplementary information
| Travel time | Approximately 70 minutes |
|---|---|
| Available personnel | 10-50 people |
| Set period | All year round *Please make your reservation at least 10 days before the desired date. |
| Exclusion Dates | New year holiday season According to the closure calendar of other facilities |
| parking | If you are using a large bus, please be sure to consult us in advance. |
*Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests regarding the date, time, duration, number of people, start time, etc. for school trips, etc.
Access
<Meeting place> JR Futaba Station East Exit
·【car】
From Joban Expressway Joban Futaba IC
Approximately 7 minutes
·【train】
JR Joban Line
Adjacent to Futaba Station (1 minute walk)
FONT Workshop
Program flow, time schedule, menu, etc.
A panel discussion was held with members living in the FONT area
(Futaba Town, Okuma Town, Namie Town, and Tomioka Town) who are
working on reconstruction and lifestyle revitalization. We also
planned and facilitated workshops where participants were divided
into small groups to reflect on the disaster and exchange
opinions.
<Venue> Training room on the first floor of the Great East
Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum, etc. (*)
*Venue must be arranged separately.
*Venue fee estimate: Training room on the first floor of the Great
East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Hall
Half-day use (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM to
(until 5:00 PM) / 6,800 yen to 13,900 yen
<Workshop flow> Duration: Approximately 120-180 minutes
・Introduction
(10 minutes)
・Guest speakers (10 minutes each x 3 speakers)
・Reflection
work (15 minutes)
・Problem setting work (15 minutes)
・Group
discussion (20 minutes)
・Group presentation (5 minutes x
number of groups)
Other supplementary information
| Travel time | Approximately 120 to 180 minutes |
|---|---|
| Available personnel | 20 to 50 people |
| Set period | All year round *Please make your reservation at least 10 days before the desired date. |
| Exclusion Dates | New year holiday season According to the closure calendar of other facilities |
| parking | If you are using a large bus, please be sure to consult us in advance. |
*Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests regarding the date, time, duration, number of people, start time, etc. for school trips, etc.
Access
Venue: Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Power
Disaster Memorial Hall 1st floor training room
(Separate arrangements required)
·【car】
From Joban Expressway Joban Futaba IC
Approximately 10 minutes
·【train】
JR Joban Line
Approximately 30 minutes on foot from Futaba Station
- Katsurao Village
- Meal and Party Plans
Experience shrimp fishing on the mountain! Catch and eat freshly caught, plump, "jumping" shrimp!
Fish, eat, and learn about seafood in the mountains of Fukushima
Located in the mountains, "HANERU Katsurao" is one of the largest land-based shrimp farms in Japan. They cultivate vannamei shrimp using an environmentally friendly "fully closed, recirculating land-based farming" method. Here, you can try your hand at shrimp fishing and savor freshly caught shrimp on the spot, whether as sashimi, shabu-shabu, or grilled with salt, while learning about shrimp farming on the mountain during a tour of the farming facility. Through this experience, you can experience the appeal of shrimp, which has the potential to become a new specialty product of Fukushima.
Shrimp fishing experience (image)
Unique points
Shrimp farm (interior) image
Vannamei shrimp
At the shrimp farm, you will learn about the future of sustainable food. There is a business initiative aimed at revitalizing Katsurao Village, and the enjoyment of tasting shrimp through this plan will lead to actions that support the future of the region, such as job creation. This is a meaningful experience in which the trip contributes to the local community. The greatest attraction is being able to taste the shrimp you caught on the spot. You can enjoy the natural sweetness and texture of shrimp by cooking them raw, grilled, boiled, or in a variety of ways.
Program flow, time schedule, menu, etc.
Company Introduction
The tour will include an overview of the company, including shrimp farming and environmental initiatives, and an introduction to the attractions of Katsurao Village from staff who have previously moved there. (Tours can be tailored to suit the purpose of the tour. Please inquire.)
Tours and experiences
You will have the opportunity to tour the farm facilities and try your hand at shrimp fishing.
lunch
Shrimp fast food lunch
◆Menu
・Shrimp fried noodles
・Grilled shrimp skewers
・Fried
shrimp
・Shrimp cutlet burger
Shrimp full course lunch
◆ Menu example (changes depending on the season, etc.)
・Shrimp
spring rolls
・Shrimp Masatake
・(Main) Shrimp
shabu-shabu
・Shrimp tempura
・Grilled salted shrimp
・Seafood
bowl with raw shrimp
・Seasonal desserts
Farm and staff (image)
Visiting a fish farm (image)
Shrimp fishing experience (image)
Light lunch (image)
Shrimp full course lunch (image)
Other supplementary information
| Travel time | Between 10:00 and 17:00 60 to 120 minutes (negotiable) |
|---|---|
| Available personnel | 5 to 40 people (negotiable for groups of 40 or more) |
| Set period | August 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 |
Access
HANERU Katsurao Aquaculture Farm / 65 minutes from Fukushima Station via National Route 114
- Naraha Town
- Learning Plan
Fukushima Hamadori Cross-Border Learning Program
Learning from reconstruction leaders to make social issues our own and lead to behavioral change
This program allows participants to see, hear, and experience the light and dark sides of Fukushima Prefecture in its entirety, in the only place in the world that has experienced a complex disaster of earthquake and nuclear disaster, an unprecedented event. Through dialogue with leaders who are boldly taking on the challenge of reconstruction, this program allows participants to consider their own role in creative reconstruction.
The former Futaba Town fire station was forced open to allow fire engines to leave.
Unique points
Earthquake Relics Namie Town Ukedo Elementary School
What was happening in Fukushima at the time of the earthquake, and
what is happening there now?
We will hear from people who learned about the disaster through
visits to the Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum and areas where
evacuation is difficult, and who are still fighting against the
harmful rumors that still exist today.
Let's think about what hindered recovery, the long-term recovery
process, and what the area will look like after decommissioning.
Program flow, time schedule, menu, etc.
[Program (example)] *Content and duration can be adjusted upon request.
[Pre-session] *2 hours online
Developing a learning attitude and prior information input
[Local Session] *Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture (Accommodation at J-Village)
(Day 1)
Witnessing the reality of complex disasters
Orientation/On-site experience of a complex disaster/Dialogue with
disaster victims/Reflection and dialogue
(Day 2)
Dialogue with leaders facing reconstruction
Experience reconstruction sites / See innovation sites / Dialogue
with social entrepreneurs / Introspection and dialogue
(Day 3)
Learn from leaders and think about what you should do
Volunteer work experience/reflection and sharing/mutual feedback
[Post-session] *2 hours online
Sharing experiences and declaring goals for self-transformation
<Examples of places to visit and exchange>
・Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial
Museum
・National Route 6 (difficult-to-return area) and around
Futaba Station
・Disaster victim storyteller
・J Village
(nuclear power plant accident response base)
・TEPCO
Decommissioning Archives
・Interim Storage Construction
Information Center
・Specific Waste Landfill Information
Center
・Fukushima Innovation
・Coast Concept
・Tanashio
Industrial Park
・Tomioka Wine Domaine
・Smile Town
Naraha
・Social entrepreneurs working on new businesses, etc.
Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum
TEPCO Decommissioning Archive Center
Specific Waste Landfill Information Center Ripurun Fukushima
J Village
Other supplementary information
| Travel time | Negotiable |
|---|---|
| Available personnel | Negotiable (Appropriate number of staff: MAX 20 people) |
| Set period | All year round |
*This program is planned and implemented by Japan Management Association Management Center Inc. (JMAM)
Access
・About a 5-minute walk from J Village Station on the JR Joban
Line
・About 5 minutes from Hirono IC on the Joban Expressway
Reference: J Village
