In-Room Catered Dinner
You can choose between Japanese or Western-style meals delivered to your room. It costs 4,400 JPY per adult and 2,200 JPY per child, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
Farm Table Lunch/Dinner
Enjoy a meal at a local farmer’s house, featuring seasonal dishes. It’s a great way to meet local people and get a taste of the region’s produce.
Cycling
Electric assist bicycles are available for free. There are five bikes for adults, so it’s best to book in advance.
Koisago-yaki Ceramics Experience
Try pottery at Fujita Ceramics Center, a family-run kiln with a long history. You’ll get to make your own piece with guidance from an instructor.
Shiraso Brewery Sake/Shochu Tour and Tasting
Visit Nakagawa-machi’s only sake producer for a tour and tasting session. You can purchase your favorites to take home.
Zazen at Daio-ji Temple
Try zazen (seated meditation) at Daio-ji, one of the oldest temples in the region, founded in 1404. It’s about a 20-minute drive from Iizukatei.
Soba Noodle Making Experience
Learn to make soba noodles from scratch at Gozeniwa Bussan Center, guided by a friendly local chef. Afterward, you get to enjoy your handmade noodles.
Chopstick Making with Hirocraft
Make your own chopsticks from various types of wood in an outdoor workshop. It’s a fun hands-on activity, best enjoyed in mild weather.
Tatami Making at Sato Tatami Factory
Tour a traditional tatami factory and make your own mini tatami mat with the guidance of the Sato brothers.
Temochi Hanabi (Handheld Fireworks)
In July and August, enjoy handheld fireworks in the evening—a classic Japanese summer activity.
Daigo Brewery Local Beer Tour and Tasting
Visit a small brewery that uses local buckwheat to craft unique beers. It’s a 20-minute drive from Iizukatei or an easy bike ride.
Ayu Yana (Floating Fish Catching Raft) Experience
In summer and early fall, you can try catching Ayu fish in the Nakagawa River. The fish are cooked fresh for you to enjoy.
Washi (Japanese Paper) Making Experience
Learn the traditional art of washi paper making at Karasuyama Washi Kaikan, a family-run factory with deep roots in the community.
Seasonal Fruit Picking
Depending on the season, you can pick fresh strawberries, apples, blueberries, and more at local farms.
14:00: Pick-up from Ujiie Station
Rest stop at Michi no Eki Kitsuregawa for a foot bath/onsen
15:30: Check-in at Iizukatei
16:00: Tour of Iizukatei and a stroll around Bato Shoutengai
18:00: In-room catered dinner
8:00: Japanese breakfast
11:30: Farm table lunch at a local farmer’s house
15:00: Pottery making at Fujita Ceramics Center
18:00: Dinner at a local restaurant (staff will recommend options)
8:00: Western breakfast
9:15: Checkout
9:30: Mini tatami making at Sato Tatami Factory
11:30: Soba noodle making lunch at Gozeniwa Bussan Center
13:00 Depart for the train station