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Mahoroba no Sato Kitakata

  • Mahoroba is a place that is "beautiful, flat and comfortable to live in."
    As the meaning implies, Kitakata is a very beautiful land.
    As many as 4,200 warehouses still remain, and it has a history of prospering as a merchant town.
    The water is clean, the seasonal vegetables and rice are delicious, and you can enjoy various scenery depending on the season.
    Please come and visit us.
  • 【Currently stopped event】
    Music event / Chikuchiku Mamachan House / Tasukari Marche / Hugmom Market

An inn with a tourist concierge

  • The service manager of this facility is a tourism concierge in Kitakata City
    Kitakata is known as a city of ramen and storehouses, but it has many other attractions as well.
    The service manager will work hard to guide you through backstreet spots, gourmet food, and fun historical stories that are not included in the guidebook.
    Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Scenery of the suburbs of Kitakata

  • Weeping cherry tree on the Nitchū Nitchu Line
    Former Nitchu Line Site the former Nitchū Line, which was discontinued, has become a promenade of 1,000 cherry blossoms for about 3 km.
    You can also enjoy lighting up during the Cherry Blossom Festival

    〈Inquiries〉
    Kitakata Tourist Products Church
    Tel:0241-24-5200
  • Mt. Iide praising the Mt Iide
    It is a vast mountain range that reaches an altitude of 2,105m and spans the three prefectures of Fukushima, Yamagata, and Niigata.
    It used to be a mountain of Shugendo.Climbing is possible from late May to mid-October.
  • Otazuki Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Kitakata City
    In 2018, the historic streetscape of the storehouses was recognized and designated as the prefecture's third Important Preservation Districts for Traditional Buildings.
  • Symbol of Otazuki-dori
    Oharashuzo, Classic" fermented by listening to Mozart is Japan's first music liquor.
  • Wine-gura
    What used to be a kimono brewery is rebuilt into a wine cellar by a wine lover's husband using the characteristics of the brewery.
  • Bamboo Studio Takeya
    As the Minamimachi 2850 Project recalls, the storefront that used to be a sandal shop has been turned into a shop selling Nemagaridake (bamboo shoots).
  • Ehon no Kura (picture book’s warehouse )
    The wall of this warehouse was collapsed by the 2011 earthquake, but it was regenerated as Ehon no Kura (picture book's warehouse) through the efforts of the people of Otazuki.
  • Keitokuji Temple
    An ancient Soto Sect founded in 1368, the thatched roof of the mountain gate and the surrounding countryside are particularly beautiful.
    You can also experience zazen if you wish.
  • Roadside Jizo
    Aizu is one of the five major Buddhist capitals in Japan, and I am surprised by the number of shrines and temples, but the Buddha quietly stands on the side of the road and prays for the safety of travelers.
  • Countryside landscape in the snow
    There are 4,200 warehouses in Kitakata, the town of warehouses, but half of them are warehouses for farmers.
    It is robust for storage of agricultural products.

Gourmet and souvenirs

  • Kura no Machi Kitakata Aizu Inakaya

    Local production for local consumption and seasonal local cuisine.
    Horse sashimi and homemade herring pickled in Japanese pepper are excellent!

  • Kawakyo Aizu Kitakata Ramen-kan Main Building

    Almost all Kitakata souvenirs are available here, including alcohol, ramen, and soft serve ice cream.
    You can also sample the ramen.

  • Cocco tree

    A bright and open café directly managed by Kawakyo Ramen-Kan, with its popular Passion Egg Pancakes!
    I also have lunch.

"Educational trip" in Kitakata

  • Kitakata is not only known as the "town of storehouses" and the "town of ramen," but also as the "town of kanji."
    "Ancient characters" are everywhere, such as the signboards of shops in the city and the information boards at the corners of the city.
    Ancient characters are the roots of kanji created about 3,000 years ago.
    Educational trips to learn kanji and the history of the town while walking around the city following these ancient characters are gradually becoming popular.
    Our service manager, who is also the vice chairman of the Kitakata o Kanji no Machi ni Suru Kai (community that encourages Kitakata to be the town of Kanji character)
  • Azuma Ryokan also has a signboard with ancient characters.
    The kanji for "travel" represents a person raising a flag and going far away.
  • A walk through a mystery-solving game designed to allow participants to enjoy interacting with the city, people, culture, and shopping streets while solving the mystery. "Ancient Character Mystery Walk"

    Ideal for children's association trips, summer vacation and winter vacation tours.
    Kanji Town Kitakata
  • Masami Takahashi, the presiding officer of "Rakuten Kobo", and the service manager of the museum as a vice chairman. "Kitakata o Kanji no Machi ni Suru Kai (community that encourages Kitakata to be the town of Kanji character)"
    Citizens who like kanji and ancient characters gather and are active in events and tours.
  • Kanjiru Kamishibai (picture-story show)" made by the vice chairman's service manager is popular not only with children but also with adults.

  • Azuma Ryokan for an educational trip!

    There are various sports facilities in the vicinity of our inn, such as Oshikirigawa Park Gymnasium, Oshikirigawa Park Sports Plaza, and Oshikirigawa Park We accept.
    *The maximum number of guests at this inn is 40.Please be aware of this if you plan to use our inn as a training camp accommodation or a conference/study facility.
    *We will also prepare lunch boxes for breakfast and lunch.(For a charge)
    We will discuss prices to suit your budget, so please feel free to contact us.
    Tel:0241-22-5141
    Fax:0241-22-9888