Fukushima Overnight Onsen Stay, Custom Whisky & Glass-Making
Stay overnight at an onsen resort in Fukushima, enjoy a private open-air bath, make a glass coaster, & make a custom whisky blend. Additionally, enjoy a range of Japanese meals & natural scenery.
Highlights
Stay overnight at Hotel Hananoyu (Bandai Atami Onsen) in a premier room with a private open-air bath.
Glass Coaster-Making Workshop: Make a custom glass coaster at Fushimiya Glass Works, a local glass-making business that has been operating for 110 years.
Try Yamazakura: The oldest local whisky in Tohoku and winner of the highest global accolade at the 2022 World Whisky Awards International Whisky Competition.
Personalize your whisky with a unique hand-filling experience: Craft your own custom bottle of whisky using a variety of blends, an exclusive opportunity available solely at this Japanese distillery.
Enjoy Exquisite Japanese Food: You’ll dine on a luxurious breakfast, two lunches, and one dinner featuring high quality, locally sourced ingredients.
10 meals
Experience Details
Stay overnight at an onsen resort in Fukushima with a private open-air bath, visit a local glass maker to make a glass coaster, tour a whisky distillery and make a custom whisky blend. Following this, enjoy a range of Japanese meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and take in the natural beauty of Lake Inawashiro and the Bandai Mountains.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet at Koriyama St.
Fushimiya Glass Works: Glass coaster-making experience
Asaka Distillery: Distillery tour, custom whisky-making experience
The Kitchen Platform Restaurant: Lunch
Hotel Hananoyu (Bandai Atami Onsen): Overnight stay in a premier room with a private open-air bath and dinner
Day 2: Breakfast
Lake Inawashiro
Best Table: Open-air lunch experience
Tour conclusion at Koriyama St.
Day 1: Begin at Koriyama Station, where we'll whisk you away to Fushimiya Glass Works for a hands-on glass coaster-making experience. Delve into the artistry of glass craftsmanship, creating a tangible reminder of your creative exploration.
Next, we'll head to Asaka Distillery, the oldest local whisky distillery in Tohoku. Engage in a comprehensive distillery tour, taste their esteemed Yamazakura blended malt whisky, and delve into the custom whisky-making experience.
At The Kitchen Platform Restaurant, relish an innovative lunch crafted from the freshest ingredients. Afterward, prepare for an overnight stay at Hotel Hananoyu in Bandai Atami Onsen. Enjoy the comfort of a premier room featuring a private open-air bath, and let the evening unfold with a dinner curated to complement the exquisite whisky from Asaka Distillery.
Day 2: Wake up to a lavish breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients. Then, experience the tranquility of Bandai Atami Onsen. From here, embark on a scenic journey to Lake Inawashiro to explore the serene landscapes and reconnect with nature.
Continue your adventure at Best Table, an open-air lunch spot where you’ll savor a delicious meal with panoramic views.
Inclusions
Chartered bus fee
Various experience fees (including tours)
Guide fee
Meals: 1 x breakfast, 2 x lunch 1 x dinner
Overnight accommodation fee
Exclusions
Round-trip transportation to the meeting point.
Beverage substitutes.
Additional purchases are made at the guests' own expense.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Koriyama Station (Shinkansen ticket gate on the 2nd floor) – 9:05 am.
Remarks
The maximum number of guests per room is 2; Please inquire separately for more than 3 people.
You must be 20 years or older to book/join this experience.
Participants must purchase their own travel insurance if necessary.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
A region which has bounced back from calamity in style — come discover the richness of samurai culture in one of Honshu’s most historic prefectures.
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10 meals