Walking Course Starting from the Station (Day Trip Course)

Aizu-Yanaizu Station Course

• The birthplace of the Akabeko Legend

  According to legend, when the Kokūzō-dō (main hall) was being rebuilt after being damaged by a great earthquake about 400 years ago, a herd of strong red-haired cattle appeared from nowhere. They helped the black cattle that were struggling to transport large timbers, and thanks to their efforts, the main hall was successfully reconstructed.
  Later, these hardworking red cattle came to be called “Akabeko,” meaning “red cow,” and were cherished by many people as symbols of good fortune and prosperity.

• Akabeko Painting Experience

  Why not try creating your own unique "original Akabeko" with a painting experience of the folk craft "Akabeko"?

  Location	Yanaizu Shimohira Ots 151-1, Yanaizu-machi
  Contact	Ikoi no Yakata Hotto in Yanaizu 0241-41-1077
  Opening hours	9:00-18:00 (until 17:00 from December to March)
  Access	Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Aizu-Yanaizu Station (approximately 1.4 km)
  Fees	2,000 yen
  Others	Advance application is required only for group use. Closed: 2nd and 4th Thursdays

• Awamanju (Steamed Sweet Bun) Making Experience

  You can easily experience making "awa manju," a Yanizu Town specialty with a 200-year history. (Required time: 30 minutes to 1 hour)

  Location	Ikoi no Yakata Hotto in Yanaizu (151-1 Shimohiraotsu, Yanaizu, Yanaizu-machi)
  Contact	Koike Confectionery: 0241-42-2554
  Opening hours	9:00-17:00
  Access	Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Aizu-Yanaizu Station (approximately 1.4 km)
  Fees	1,300 yen (5 finished products + 2 souvenirs + 1 drink service), 1,000 yen for children *Tax included
  Others	Reservations accepted for groups of 10 or more (consultation required). Closed: 2nd and 4th Thursdays

• Enzō-ji Temple (Fukumankokuzō Bosatsu)

  Founded approximately 1,200 years ago by High Priest Tokuichi. It has long been widely revered and is counted as one of Japan's three main Kokūzō Bosatsu temples.

  Location	Yanazu Aza Teramachi Ko 176, Yanaizu-machi
  Contact	Yanaizu Tourism Association 0241-42-2346
  Opening hours	6:30 AM to 4:00 PM (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM from December to March)
  Access	Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Aizu-Yanaizu Station
  Fees	Free admission

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