ACTIVITY

Explore the Latest Activities to Experience Aizu,
the Snow Country, from All Angles

Discover a range of premium experiences,
including snowshoe trekking to luxurious hot springs and helicopter rides offering stunning winter views of Aizu!
Experience the stunning natural beauty and landscapes that will leave you breathless.

Heli Skiing

You can access courses that are not reachable by lift by taking a helicopter, allowing for a private powder snow skiing experience. These courses are situated within the ski area, offering the advantage of safely enjoying ungroomed runs. With two helicopter flights, you can cover a skiing distance of around 5 kilometers.

Applicable Period

2025/02/01-02/07

Fee (per person)

From JPY 43,000

Duration

Approximately 45 minutes

Helicopter Tour

You can enjoy a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Aizu-Bandai area. From the sky, witness the stark contrast of Mt. Bandai's southern and northern faces, the expansive Lake Inawashiro, the frozen Lake Hibara, and the stunning Goshikinuma ponds, where the interplay with snow creates breathtaking views.

Applicable Period

2025/02/01-02/07

Fee (per person)

From JPY 22,000

Duration

Approximately 10 minutes

Ouchi-juku Helicopter Taxi

The journey from Nekoma Mountain to Ouchi-juku takes approximately 1.5 hours by car, but by helicopter, it is reduced to about 12 minutes. Enjoy a scenic flight over Lake Inawashiro and the castle town of Aizuwakamatsu before arriving at Ouchi-juku, a post town that preserves the historic streetscape from around 400 years ago.

Applicable Period

2025/02/01-02/07

Fee (per person)

From JPY 65,000

Duration

Approximately 120 minutes
(including time spent at Ouchi-juku)

Snowshoe Walking Experience

Experience snowshoe walking on the frozen surface of Lake Hibara during the winter season. At this location, you can enjoy the vast natural beauty of Urabandai while taking in views of Mt. Bandai from the icy lake, making for an exhilarating activity.

Meeting Place

Applicable Period

2025/2/5-2/6

Fee (per person)

From JPY 15,000

Duration

Approximately 4-5 hours

Extreme Onsen

Experience the ultimate adventure by snowshoeing with a guide to Numajiri Motoyu, the famous "secluded hot spring" with the highest single-source flow rate in Japan. The abundant hot spring water flows into the river, leading to a natural open-air hot spring! Along the way, you can also enjoy stunning views such as Shiraito Falls.

Meeting Place

Applicable Period

2024/12/1-2025/01/31

Fee (per person)

Beginner & Intermediate courses:JPY 50,000
Advanced courses:JPY 80,000

Duration

Approximately 4-5 hours