Getting from Niitsu to Nozawa

Hello,

I'm really interested in visiting a small local craft store in Nozawa but the trains run to infrequently.

How much would an hours cab ride cost from Niitsu station to Nozawa station?

Is there another way I can get there?

Are there restrictions as to how far a cab driver can go?

Will I have a hard time finding a cab from Nozawa back to Niitsu?

Thank you so much for your time and help,

Mark

In order to go from Niitsu station to Nozaw station, the fare to pay the taxi is 17,000 to 20,000 yen, the highway will be charged separately.
https://maps.google.co.jp/maps?hl=ja&q=http://www.taxisite.com/kml/far...
When you get on the JR Ban-etsu-West Line, the fee is 1,140 yen.
http://www.hyperdia.com/en/cgi/en/search.html?dep_node=NIITSU&arv_node... = 5 & ​​ship = off & lmlimit = null & search_target = route & facility = reserved & sum_target = 7
High-speed bus has been operating from Niigata Station to Nishi-Aizu IC. Rates are 1,440 yen, the required time is 78 minutes.
http://www.niigata-kotsu.co.jp/kengaikousoku/aizu.shtml (Japanese)

I do not know the shop of Aizu Hariko you are looking for, whether you are in Nozawa near the station. It's processing are located in Nishi-Aizu Town would certainly.
http://minako-hayakawa.com/english.html
http://www.nozawa-mingei.com/company.html
It seems to be sold in the drive-in(Michi no Eki) in the Nishi Aizu Town.
http://www.w-aizu.jp/yorisse/index.html

I've corrected the link of hyperdia.
http://www.hyperdia.com/en/cgi/en/search.html?dep_node=NIITSU&arv_node...

Thank you Passby,

You found it. That is where I want to visit, Nozawa Mingei.

Thank you for the information about the taxi, trains and bus.

I will be visiting the Shirone Kite Museum in the morning and want to visit Nozawa Mingei after if it was possible.

Does Nozawa Mingei have a store to visit? I can't find any information on it in English.

I can't seem to find the full days schedule for the JR Banetsu West Line.

Thank you for your time and help. I really appreciate your help.

Mark

Departure timetable in Niitsu Station of JR Banetsu West Line is the following. There are very few train in this Line. In the operation of only Saturday and holiday, the SL BAN-ETSU MONOGATARI 10:15 departure, reservation is needed of the seat.
http://www.hyperdia.com/en/cgi/en/deptime.html?dep_node=NIITSU&arv_nod...

I sent an email to Nozawa Mingei whether it is possible in their office, to buy their goods. It's Sunday today, reply from them will be on weekdays perhaps.

Dear Passby,

Thank you so much!

That is incredibly helpful. Thank you for writing to them.

Thank you for your time and help with this. I really appreciate it!

Kind regards,

Mark

I will let you know the matter of your question because it has received a reply from Nozawa Mingei.

Because it is a studio, there is no ready to sell their office. Buying there is possible if there is a stock their goods. Maybe, I think that there will be a long time shopping is difficult.
To what they say, it is recommended that you go to Tsurugashima Kaikan of Aizu-Wakamatsu or Kouryu Bussankan Yorisse in the Nishiaizu town.
http://tsurukan.com/omiyage/omiyage_e.html
http://www.w-aizu.jp/yorisse/index.html

In Tokyo, it seems can be purchased at Nihonbashi Fukushimakan recently opened.
http://midette.com/

The sales channels of online shops other than their own, so that through the wholesaler their goods, they do not have information about the dealer all.

I hope it will be helpful to you.

Dear Passby,

Thank you so very much for all of your time and help with contacting Nozawa Mingei. I'm going to try and visit the Fukushima shop in Tokyo.

I could have never figured this out without your help. I really appreciate your help very much.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Kindest regards,

Mark