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Secondary Transportation
2025.01.15

For sightseeing on the Tadami Line, please use secondary transportation as well! ~ Tour Oku-Aizu by Tadami Line, bus, and car ~

Introducing secondary transportation options to make your trip on the JR Tadami Line even more convenient. Please consider using these services when sightseeing along the line. (Note: Some services, such as bicycle rentals, may not be available during the winter season.)
Bus 🚌, Taxi 🚖, Rental Car 🚙, Rental Bicycle 🚲

◇ Aizuwakamatsu City: Machinaka Shuyu Bus (Town Loop Bus)
《 Haikara-san and Akabee 》
Perfect for sightseeing from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station! This loop bus circulates through major tourist spots, including Tsuruga Castle and Nanukamachi.
■ Route & Timetable
Please visit the official Aizu Bus website.
■ Inquiries: Aizu Bus
Aizu Bus Wakamatsu Office 〈Tel: 0242-22-5555〉 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

◇ Yanaizu Town: Yanaizu Community Bus "Fureai-go"
Please use the Yanaizu Community Bus [Machinaka Line] for travel between Yanaizu Station and Michi-no-Eki Yanaizu.
■ Service Days: Monday – Saturday
■ Timetable (Excerpt):
Aizu-Yanaizu Sta. ➡ Michi-no-Eki Aizu-Yanaizu ➡ Fureai-kan Arrival
8:25 ➡ 8:29 ➡ 8:31
*9:30 ➡ 9:34 ➡ 9:36
14:45 ➡ 14:49 ➡ 14:51
Fureai-kan ➡ Aizu-Yanaizu Sta.
8:15 ➡ 8:21
*9:20 ➡ 9:26
13:10 ➡ 13:16
*Operates on Saturdays only.
It is a 5-minute walk (350 m) from Michi-no-Eki Aizu-Yanaizu to Fureai-kan.

◇ Mishima Town: "Town Bus & Demand Bus"
Convenient for traveling from Aizu-Miyashita Station to Michi-no-Eki Mishima-juku (Tadami River First Bridge Viewpoint)!
《 Town Bus (Scheduled) 》
■ Timetable
Depart Aizu-Miyashita Sta. 8:10 ➡ Arrive Michi-no-Eki Oze Kaido Mishima-juku 8:15
〘 Tadami Line Connections 〙
Inbound: Depart Aizu-Kawaguchi Sta. 7:06 == Arrive Aizu-Miyashita Sta. 7:36
Outbound: Depart Aizu-Wakamatsu Sta. 6:08 == Arrive Aizu-Miyashita Sta. 7:38
■ Fares
Adults: 500 yen (one way) / Children (Elementary school and younger): 300 yen (one way)
*Please pay the driver when getting off.
■ Important Notes
Reservations are required for the "Demand Bus" returning to JR Aizu-Miyashita Station.

《 Demand Bus (Reservation Required) 》
■ Timetable
Michi-no-Eki Oze Kaido Mishima-juku ➡ Aizu-Miyashita Sta.
1. Departs around 10:20 AM ➡ Arrives around 10:30 AM
2. Departs around 1:20 PM ➡ Arrives around 1:30 PM
〘 Tadami Line Connections 〙
Inbound: Depart Aizu-Miyashita Sta. 12:57 PM == Arrive Aizu-Wakamatsu Sta. 2:15 PM
Outbound: Depart Aizu-Miyashita Sta. 2:30 PM == Arrive Aizu-Kawaguchi Sta. 2:58 PM
■ Fares
Adults: 500 yen (one way) / Children (Elementary school and younger): 300 yen (one way)
*Please pay the driver when getting off.
■ How to Reserve
Please apply at the Michi-no-Eki Oze Kaido Mishima-juku information desk before heading up to the viewpoint.
(Note: Mishima-juku opens at 8:00 AM.)
■ Contact Information
Mishima Town Tourism Association
Email: mishima@oboe.ocn.ne.jp
Phone: 0241-48-5000 (9:30 AM – 6:30 PM)

◇ Tadami Town: "Shizen Shuto Tadami-go" (Nature Capital Tadami Bus)

《 Tadami Town Sightseeing Loop Bus 》
A sightseeing loop bus connecting JR Tadami Station with local tourist facilities is currently in operation. (Operated by the Tadami Town Chamber of Commerce)
■ Service Period: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April 29 (Sat) to December 3 (Sun), 2023
■ Fare: 200 yen per ride
■ Vehicle: 1 Minibus (Capacity: 29 passengers)
■ Notes: Boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis. (Please note that you may not be able to board if the bus is at full capacity.)

《 Regular Route Shuttle (Van) between Tadami Station and Aizu-Tajima Station 》
A regular route shuttle service is currently operating between Aizu-Tajima Station and JR Tadami Station.
By combining the weekend sightseeing loop bus—perfect for visiting famous spots within Tadami Town—with this regular route shuttle to Aizu-Tajima Station, you can enjoy even more flexible scheduling and travel routes.

■ Service Days: Operates daily (Excluding the New Year holidays)
■ Fares:
Within Tadami Town: 200 yen
Between Tadami Town ⇔ Minamiaizu Town: 1,500 yen

~ Inquiries ~
・Tadami Town Information Center 〈Tel: 0241-82-5250〉
・Tadami Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry 〈Tel: 0241-83-1000〉
・Tadami Town Regional Revitalization Division 〈Tel: 0241-82-5220〉

~ Timetable & Routes ~
Sightseeing Loop Bus + Regular Shuttle (Van) Timetable

🚖 Introduction to Taxi Services Along the Line 🚖

◇ Taxi Companies Along the Tadami Line
Click here for contact information for taxi companies near the Tadami Line.

◇ Kaneyama Town: "Sightseeing Taxi"
Kaneyama Town offers a sightseeing taxi service for JR Tadami Line passengers to tour local attractions. Advance reservations are required (by the day before your planned use).
■ Reservations
Kawaguchi Taxi Co., Ltd.
TEL: 0241-54-2255 (Inquiries: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
■ Touring Courses
Kaneyama Sightseeing Taxi Flyer
■ Model Courses (Combining Rental Bicycles)
Sightseeing Taxi & Rental Bicycle Plan (East Kaneyama Area)
Sightseeing Taxi & Rental Bicycle Plan (West Kaneyama Area)
■ Inquiries
Kaneyama Town Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Section 〈TEL: 0241-54-5327〉

🚘 Introduction to Car Sharing and Rental Cars 🚘

◇ "Tadami Line Car Sharing"
A car-sharing pilot program is currently underway in Oku-Aizu. This initiative aims to provide convenient transportation for tourists visiting the area via the JR Tadami Line, enhancing mobility and making it easier to explore sightseeing spots from the stations.

Feature 1The "Round-Trip" system is used to make it easier for tourists to tour the Oku-Aizu area. *Round-trip system: A system where you return the vehicle to the same car station where you originally rented it.
Feature 2Vehicle reservations can be completed through an app, eliminating the need for face-to-face procedures. By booking in advance, you can start your journey by car immediately after getting off the train.

■ Trial Period: July 1 (Sat) – December 31 (Sun), 2023
■ Number of Vehicles: 6 (5 compact cars, 1 minivan)
■ Rates: Basic rate is 33 yen per minute. Discounted packs for 6, 12, and 24 hours are also available. Pack plans for compact cars start from 4,000 yen for 6 hours.
Click here for details! → [Project Brochure]
■ Stations:
Aizu-Yanaizu Sta. (Station Front Parking), Aizu-Miyashita Sta. (Adjacent to Mishima Town Tourism and Exchange Center "Karankoron")
Aizu-Kawaguchi Sta. (Kaneyama Town Hall Parking), Tadami Sta. (Tadami-sen Hiroba)
*Two additional locations are planned to be added sequentially.
■ Usage Information
Prior to use, you must download the "Nottette DX" app and register as a member.
■ Usage Information
Prior to use, you must download the "Nottette DX" app and register as a member.
■ Project Operators
Tadami River Power Source Basin Promotion Council, NTT Le Parc Co., Ltd.,
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation (NTT East) Fukushima Branch, KCS Co., Ltd.
■ Inquiries
Nottette Website (Within the NTT Le Parc website): https://www.le-perc.co.jp/solution/carshare/
[Support Center Tel: 0120-17-6869 (Available 24/7, 365 days a year)]

◇ Kaneyama Town: "Sightseeing Rental Car"
Rental cars are available in front of Aizu-Kawaguchi Station. They are very convenient for photographing the JR Tadami Line or traveling to slightly more distant locations! For a smooth experience, we recommend making a reservation by phone with the Kaneyama Town Tourism and Products Association.
■ Vehicles: 4 (5-passenger standard cars)
■ Pickup/Return Location: Kaneyama Town Tourism and Products Association Office (In front of Aizu-Kawaguchi Station)
■ Reservations & Inquiries
Kaneyama Town Tourism and Products Association 〈TEL: 0241-42-7211〉
For details, visit the website ➡ [Kaneyama Town Tourism and Products Association]


🚴 Introduction to Rental Bicycles 🚴

◇ Tadami Line Rental Bicycles

[Aizu-Wakamatsu City]
《 Aizu-Wakamatsu Station 》

◆ "Eki-kara" Electric Assisted Bicycle Rentals
Service Period: April – November (Closed during winter: December – March)
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last return by 5:00 PM)
Fares:
Up to 4 hours: 1,100 yen
Full day (over 4 hours): 1,600 yen
Rental Location: "Eki-tabi Desk" inside Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (Address: 1-1 Ekimae-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture)
Reservations & Inquiries: Aizu-Wakamatsu Tourism Bureau, Eki-tabi Desk (TEL: 0242-23-8000)
Details: Aizu Tourism Official Website "https://www.aizukanko.com/traffic/888"

◆ Castle Town Rental Bicycles
Service Period: Early April – Late November
Fare: 600 yen per day (Injury insurance included)
Return Time: By 4:00 PM
Rental Locations:
Tsuruga-jo Castle Tourist Information Center (TEL: 0242-27-4005)
Municipal Iimoriyama Parking Lot / Tourist Information Center (TEL: 0242-33-6030)
Oyakuen Medicinal Garden Ticket Office (TEL: 0242-27-2472)
Reservations: Official Website "https://www.tsurugajo.com/tsurugajo/cycle/"

[Aizu-Misato Town]
《 Aizu-Hongo Station 》
Service Period: Early April – Late November (Closed during winter)
Fare: Free
Rental Location: Aizu-Misato Town Hongo Information Center (Approx. 20-minute walk from Aizu-Hongo Station)
Inquiries: Aizu-Misato Town Hongo Information Center (TEL: 0242-56-4637)


《 Aizu-Takada Station 》
Service Period: Early April – Late November (Closed during winter)
Fare: Free
Rental Location: Aizu-Takada Information Center (Approx. 20-minute walk from Aizu-Takada Station)
Inquiries: Aizu-Takada Information Center (TEL: 0242-54-2333)

[Yanaizu Town]
《 Aizu-Yanaizu Station 》
◆ Yanaizu Town × Mishima Town One-Way (Drop-off) Service
Service Period: Early April – Late November (Closed during winter)
Fare: Please inquire (Drop-off fee: 500 yen)
Rental Location: Michi-no-Eki Aizu Yanaizu, Tourism and Products Center "Seiryuen" (Approx. 20-minute walk from Aizu-Yanaizu Station)
Inquiries: Michi-no-Eki Aizu Yanaizu, Tourism and Products Center "Seiryuen" (TEL: 0241-42-2324)

◆ Akabeko Electric Assisted Bicycle Rentals
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fares (Tax included):
Up to 4 hours: 1,000 yen
Full day: 1,500 yen
Rental Locations:
Seiryu no Yado Kawachi (TEL: 0241-42-2600)
Super Amano

[Kaneyama Town]
◆ Electric Assisted Bicycle Rentals
Service Period: Mid-April – Late November
Fares: * 1 hour: 200 yen
Full day: 1,000 yen
One-way (Drop-off) fee: 500 yen
Rental Locations:
Michi-no-Eki Oku-Aizu Kaneyama
Numazawako Lakeside Campground
Seseragi-so Hot Spring Spa
Inquiries: Kaneyama Town Hall, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Section (TEL: 0241-54-5327)

[Tadami Town]
《 Tadami Station 》
Service Period: Late April – Mid-November (Closed during winter)
Rental Location: Tadami Town Information Center (TEL: 0241-82-5250)
Fares:
High-Performance Electric Bicycles: 1,000 yen – 5,000 yen
Standard Bicycles: 500 yen
Children's Bicycles: 500 yen