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FUKUSHIMA Kimono Experience in Ouchi-juku

Date
April–November (Closed: Sundays and Mondays), December–March
Price
¥9,000 (Reservation required) | English Interpreter: ¥15,000 per booking

time required

●Time required Approx. 3 hours ●Operation time 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

recommend points

①Travel back in time to the Edo period! Dress in a glamorous kimono and stroll through Ouchi-juku, a town with 300-year-old traditional buildings, alongside a guide.
②Relax in a traditional house with matcha and yokan (included in the fee).
③Learn about life in Ouchi-juku at the time at the Ouchi-juku Townscape Exhibition Hall (admission included).

schedule

9:30 Gathering
9:30 Move to dressing space
9:40 Kimono dressing
10:00 Free exploration in Ouchi-juku
12:00 Changing back*Times are approximate

Stroll Through the Charming Streets of Ouchi-juku in a Kimono

Walk through Ouchi-juku, which retains the atmosphere of the Edo period, in a traditional kimono. By walking as if you are part of the townscape, you can experience an immersive feeling that goes beyond simple sightseeing. Don’t miss the view from the observatory that overlooks the entire town.

A Special Moment Relaxing in a Traditional House

During your walk, take a quiet moment at a traditional house standing along the street while enjoying tea and Japanese sweets.

Discovery and Learning Along the Way

Visiting the souvenir shops lining the street is one of the joys of Ouchi-juku. Explore while touching local specialties, pickles, and local sake. Along the way, don’t forget to stop by the Ouchi-juku Townscape Exhibition Hall, which tells the story of life in the Edo period.

Tour information

Date April–November (Closed: Sundays and Mondays), December–March
Experience time 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Payment method Credit Card
Experience fee ¥9,000 (Reservation required) | English Interpreter: ¥15,000 per booking (Reservation required)
Included Kimono dressing (Japanese support), matcha and yokan at Ishiharaya (another shop if Ishiharaya is closed), admission to Ouchi-juku Townscape Exhibition Hall
Experience place Ouchi-juku
Meeting place Ouchi-juku Parking Lot (Look for local staff wearing pink polo shirts)
Participants(max) 8 people
Participants(min) 1 person
Transportation Approx. 55 mins by car from Aizuwakamatsu I.C. on Banetsu Expressway/Approx. 2 hours 10 mins by car from Fukushima Airport
Notes Approx. 55 mins by car from Aizuwakamatsu I.C. on Banetsu Expressway/Approx. 2 hours 10 mins by car from Fukushima Airport
Organizer Shimogo Tourism Association
Cooperation Fukushima Prefecture Tourism & Local Products Association
Contact: JTB Corp info@kokofuru-tohoku.com