2025 Aizuwakamatsu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

📍Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen Okawaso 984 Shimodaira, Ooto-cho, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima 《Facilities》 A hot spring inn that became a hot topic on social media for its atrium from the basement to the first floor, which closely resembles the scene in the Infinity Castle where the battles in the popular anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" take place Guests are entertained by shamisen performances on the floating stage in the first floor lobby. Performance time is 16:00-18:00 The sound of the shamisen combined with the sound of the babbling river makes it even more charming... Going further in from the lobby, there is a relaxing space with a Japanese modern feel. You can drink your favorite drink at the tea lounge "Tonbo no Niwa". You can relax while looking at the large fireplace and the vast nature outside the window. There are seven types of rooms overlooking the natural beauty, including those with open-air baths and high-grade VIP rooms. You can see the valley from the window and enjoy the changing scenery of the seasons. Hot Springs The open-air baths here are rare nationwide, and are arranged in tiers facing the valley, known as "Shikibutai Tanada." The source temperature reaches 60°C, and there is an abundance of hot water. There are also hot springs with different themes, such as the "pink salt sauna" that uses rock salt, so you can enjoy them to the fullest. There is a large souvenir shop next to the lobby, where you can purchase a selection of Aizu products, from easy-to-buy souvenirs to luxury items, that can only be found here. Meals There are two types of dining areas: a "private room" separated by sliding doors and an open "semi-private room." The "semi-private room" is surrounded by lattices that exude the warmth of wood, and is a luxurious space where you can enjoy the seasonal flavors of Aizu while listening to the murmuring of the river. Breakfast is buffet style. Aizu Koshihikari rice Aizu specialties are plentiful. 《Access》 This hot spring inn has a free shuttle bus between Aizuwakamatsu Station and Okawaso. 30 minutes by car to Ouchijuku 20 minutes by car to Tonohetsuri 25 minutes by car to Tsuruga Castle #AccommodationTrip #Fukushima #HotSprings #TrendingSpots #DemonSlayer #AizuAshinomakiOnsenOkawaso #AizuAshinomakiOnsen #OpenAirBath

\Fukushima Prefecture 2 nights 3 days very satisfying travel plan/ Day 1 13:00 | Ouchijuku with 600 years of history 　　　　Relax yourself with the old scenery of thatched roofs! 15:00 | Japanese art inn Okawaso An art inn with a worldview like Demon Slayer and Spirited Away! Recommended for holidays too! Day 2 11:00 | Aizu Samurai Residences Relax and time travel at Aizu Samurai Residences🕰️ 12:00 | Lunch at Kuyotei on the grounds of Aizu Samurai Residences 13:00 | Oyakuen A famous garden in Aizu! A relaxing spot🍃Buy a combined ticket for Tsuruga Castle, Rinkaku, and all 3 facilities here for a great deal! 14:30 | Rinkaku Teahouse in Tsuruga Castle Hikari no Rekishi Emaki by NAKED Enjoy the spectacular matcha tea in the castle, digital art in the venue, and Tsuruga Castle! 17:00 | Listel Inawashiro Relax and soothe your fatigue in the hot springs! Great for holidays too! Day 3 10:30 | Listel grounds: Herb garden Umbrella Sky on Listel grounds: Relax in the spectacular flower fields, a popular photo spot! *Tickets to the herb garden are free for guests staying overnight! 12:00 | Nisshinkan A hidden gem! Enjoy a time-slip historical journey at Nisshinkan! [Recommended spots] 1. Ouchijuku + A spectacular view of the thatched roof streetscape that hasn't changed for 600 years! 2. Okawaso + The world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba! A luxurious hot spring inn! Stay at least once! 3. Tsuruga Castle + A digital museum inside the castle! Learn about the history of Aizu! [Recommended gourmet food] 1. Kuyotei Restaurant Katsudokizen Limited to 5 meals per day, 2,500 yen (tax included) Chikuzenni, yam with pickled plum, boiled cod, pork saute (with special sauce), white sesame sauce with pickled herring and Japanese pepper, kozuyu, green bean rice Enjoy Aizu local cuisine! [Recommended hotel] Fukushima Prefecture Hotel Mei Okawaso Hotel address: 984 Shimodaira, Oaza Ashimachi, Ooto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima-ken 969-5147 Fukushima Prefecture Listel Inawashiro Listel Park, Kawageta, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima-ken 969-2696 [Photogenic spots] 1. Umbrella Sky + Stand in the middle of the pool and take a photo! 2. A spot where you can have Mt. Bandai, flower fields, and nature all to yourself! 3. A gorgeous building that welcomes you with a front desk + strikeout! [Other points] Fukushima Prefecture is not crowded, and there are many photogenic spots, famous hotels, and historical cultural assets! We recommend traveling by car for this trip plan! ■ Aizu Sightseeing Rental Car Station Rental Car East Japan Aizuwakamatsu Office Nippon Rental Car Aizuwakamatsu Office Nissan Rental Car Aizuwakamatsu Store▪️For accommodation at Okawaso and Listel, we recommend booking with Rakuten Travel or Agota for a cheap plan! ▪️Common tickets for Oyakuen, Tsuruga Castle, and Rinkaku are a good deal! You can buy them at any of the facilities. If you are returning to Tokyo by car, we also recommend Hanyu Parking😊 #My Travel Itinerary #Fukushima Tourism #Fukushima Gourmet #Fukushima Prefecture #Ouchijuku #Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen Okawaso #Umbrella Sky #Winter Travel #Hot Spring Trip #Japanese Travel Tour

~Kanagawa, Fukushima, Tochigi, Saitama~5 spots that look just like Demon Slayer! ~Kanagawa, Fukushima, Tochigi, Saitama~Introducing spots that look just like Tanjiro's house, Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc, and Demon Slayer Mugen Castle⚔️ ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ~Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture~　▶️Ouchijuku Looks like Tanjiro's hometown! Shirakawa-go in Tohoku! Ouchijuku looks like Tanjiro's hometown💡A post town that remains as it was 400 years ago. 💡Inside the exhibition hall, it's the world of Tanjiro's house! The hearth was even more like Tanjiro's house🏠💡There are also dumplings, stewed konnyaku skewers, and soba restaurants, so you can eat your way around◎This is a recommended Fukushima sightseeing spot that history lovers can also enjoy! 📍Spot name: Ouchijuku Address: Ouchi, Shimogo-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima, 969-5207 Opening hours: 10:00-16:00 Cost: Parking fee - 500 yen for regular cars Recommendation: Stroll through the thatched roof streets ⚠ Important note: We recommend using taxis, cars, and tourist buses ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ~Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture~ ▶️Nikko Edo Village The all-too-realistic Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc! 💡The entertainment district area at Nikko Edo Village is all too real! 💡There are almost no modern items, and even the staff speak old-fashioned language! 💡Costume rentals available! This is a recommended spot that even history buffs can enjoy, even if they are not Demon Slayer fans♡ 📍Spot name: EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura Address: 470-2 Erakura, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, 321-2524 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Cost: (1 day) Adults 5,800 yen Children 3,000 yen (Afternoon discount) After 14:00 (After 13:00 in winter) Adults 5,000 yen Children 2600 yen Recommendation: You can time travel even if you are not a Demon Slayer fan! ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ~Aizu City, Fukushima Prefecture~ ▶️Okawaso A ryokan that is said to be the model for Demon Slayer Mugen Castle! 💡The entrance is so Mugen Train-like that you will be greeted by a sanshin on a floating platform when you check in. 💡The inside of the ryokan is an art space! Enjoyable for architecture and art lovers💡The best hot spring inn for holidaymakersThe inn is very spacious, perfect for hot spring lovers and holidaymakers◎Even if you don't know Demon Slayer, you can enjoy this inn for holidaymakers🥰 📍Name of the spot Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen OkawasoAddress: 984 Shimodaira, Ashinomaki, Ooto-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture 969-5147Cost: Varies depending on the season and room. Please check the official website. 💡There are also cheaper plans when booking with Rakuten Travel Agota, etc.Recommended: Japanese-style art space in the building, special meals⚠Note: It is recommended to make reservations for private rooms, semi-private meals, and private open-air baths when making your reservation! ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ~Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture~ Odawara Station East Exit 💡A station that looks like it came out of Mugen Castle! A station that looks like Mugen Castle but doesn't look like a station 💡 You can feel the atmosphere of the castle town of Odawara! 💡 Great for photo spots and night walks ◎ 📍 Spot name: Odawara Station East Exit Address: 1-1-5 Sakaemachi, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0011 Cost: Free to just look, there are also gourmet spots! Recommendation: It's fantastic at night! ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ~ Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture ~ ▶️ Little Edo Kawagoe 💡 Old buildings with a Taisho romantic feel are like Demon Slayer, 💡 Lots of important cultural properties! History lovers can also enjoy it! 💡 Great for eating around ◎ The streets look like they could be in Demon Slayer! Kawagoe is a popular spot, but it's also recommended for eating around the streets that feel like you've traveled back in time, where many Demon Slayer fans visit! 📍Spot name: Koedo Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street, Warehouse-style Street, Kanetsuki Street Address: Koedo Kawagoe Ichibangai Shopping Street, Toki no Kane Street, Inari-koji 〒350-0063 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture Kanetsuki Street and its surroundings ━━━━━ ━━━━━ ━━━━━ #japantrip #japan #japantravel #Demon Slayer #Anime Holy Land #Hot Spring #japanhotel #Fukushima Tourism #Saitama Tourism #Tochigi Tourism #Tochigi Nikko

Located in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Tsurugajo Kaikan is near Tsuruga Castle. Many tourists visiting Tsuruga Castle often stop by for lunch. The restaurant offers traditional Aizu cuisine, featuring fresh ingredients paired with special sauces, and served in various Japanese-style dishes. The ground floor of the restaurant houses a specialty shop selling many famous folk crafts from Aizu, including Fukushima mascots, lacquerware, and locally produced sake. 🍽️ Restaurant: Tsurugajo Kaikan 📍 Address: 4-47 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture

~Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture~ Okawaso is a ryokan that will surprise you the moment you enter the lobby 😳 When you check in, you will be greeted with a shamisen! It is said to be the model for the Mugen Castle in Demon Slayer. The lobby is a Japanese-style art space! It was the most impressive ryokan I have ever stayed at 😳 💡Point💡☑️Walking around the building There is a floating tatami room in the lobby, and water flows underneath it! There are many Aizu crafts on display in the building, and it was like an art museum 😳 Among them, the Aizu lacquerware that seems to be floating on the water is too beautiful 🥹 ☑️The mountains that can be seen from the large windows in the guest rooms are spectacular! There is a clear stream flowing below, and the sound of the water and the view of the mountains are soothing 🥹 ☑️The hot spring building has an open-air bath in the basement and a sky open-air bath on the roof. The sky open-air bath can be reserved for private use only at night for an additional fee (¥3,300)! We recommend that you make a reservation when you book your stay. ☑️DinnerYou can enjoy Aizu local cuisine and Japanese kaiseki cuisine. We recommend making a reservation for private rooms, semi-private rooms, and restaurant venues when you stay😊 ☑️BreakfastBreakfast is a buffet! Both Japanese and Western food are available, but if you want to enjoy local cuisine, we recommend the Japanese food😊 ➖Amenities➖Cleansing oil, face wash, lotion, and milky lotion are available in the large bath. Patterned yukatas are also available for rental for a fee. We recommend renting them when you check in! *The yukata worn is free. The building is very spacious, and you can enjoy a tea lounge, a bar, and Aizu sake! There are many photo spots, so it is a highly recommended inn for holidays♡🌟 Overall rating: ★★★★★ But it's not enough ➖Outing plan➖📍Spot name OkawasoAddress: 984 Shimodaira, Ootomachi, Ashinomaki, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture 969-5147Check-in: 15:00 Check-out 10:00Cost: Varies depending on the season and room. Please check the official website. Recommendations: Japanese-style art space in the building, special meals⚠Note: It is recommended to make reservations for private rooms, semi-private rooms, and private open-air baths when making your reservation! ➖Access➖Free shuttle bus available! Aizuwakamatsu → Okawaso Okawaso → Aizuwakamatsu Station Departure 15:30 → Arrival 16:00 Departure 10:00 → Arrival 10:30 About 5 minutes from "Ashinomaki Onsen Station" About 30 minutes from "Aizuwakamatsu Station" 🚗 About 35 minutes from Aizuwakamatsu IC #Traveling around Japanese culture #Sightseeing in Fukushima #Hot spring inn #Fukushima trip #Demon Slayer #Fukushima #japantrip #Travel with me #japantravel #trip #Hot spring #fukushima #onsen

To Higashiyama Onsen in Aizuwakamatsu 🧚♂️Introducing the hot spring town where the "Mukaitaki" ryokan is famous 💁♀️Take a walk to the famous "Mukaitaki" in Higashiyama Onsen 🐈⬛ ͗ ͗〰︎︎❤︎The building, which is a designated important cultural property, has a very nice atmosphere🌿It's worth seeing even if you're not staying overnight🙆♀️The townscape full of Ghibli vibes is sure to be a photogenic spot🫶✨If you go further along the river, there is also a free "foot bath spot"🫧Why not enjoy the townscape while soaking your feet in a foot bath☺️Higashiyama Onsen Station is a bus stop🚌💨The retro appearance makes you feel like you've traveled back in time🦋The townscape is so nice, so be sure to check it out🍀📗If you're coming by car, there is a free parking lot near the entrance to Higashiyama Onsen🚗³₃-Schedule-11:00 | Mukaitaki photo session📸⬇️11:30 | Higashiyama Onsen Footbath Soak your feet in the footbath and relax while gazing at the mountain stream of Higashiyama Onsen♨️⬇️12:00｜Higashiyama Onsen StationPhoto session at the retro station building📸⬇️12:30｜Day trip hot springsThe day trip hot springs in Higashiyama Onsen are listed below, so choose your favorite one😆-Day trip hot springs list-✼Irori no Yado AshinaTime 18:00-20:50Price Adults: 1,000 yen *Night only✼Oyado HigashiyamaTime 11:00-16:00Price Adults: 500 yen Children: 250 yen✼Onsen TohoTime 13:30-20:00Price Adults: 1,000 yen (1,500 yen) Children: 500 yen (800 yen) (Prices on weekends and holidays)✼Shosuke no Yado Taki no YuTime Please inquire for prices Adults: 1,200 yen, Children: 600 yen✼Niko Ryokan Hours: Please inquirePrices: Adults: 400 yen, Children: Free✼Oedo Onsen Monogatari Higashiyama Grand Hotel Hours: 15:00-18:00Prices: Adults: 700 yen (1,000 yen), Children: 300 yen (400 yen) *Prices in parentheses are for weekends and holidays✼Higashiyama Park Hotel Shinfugetsu Hours: 15:00-17:00Prices: Adults: 864 yen, Children: 432 yen✼Harataki Hours: 13:00-20:00Prices: Adults: 1,080 yen, Children: 540 yen✼Hotel Fushimisou Hours: 7:00-22:00Prices: Adults: 600 yen, Children: 300 yen*Hot spring bath replacement and cleaning (8:00-11:00)✼Motoyu Arima-ya Hours 15:00-20:00 Price Adults: 700 yen Children: 490 yen ➸ Accommodation information 📍 Mukaitaki Address: 200 Yumoto Kawamuki, Higashiyama-cho, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima Prefecture Check-in: 15:00-18:00 Check-out: 10:00 Cost: From 21,050 yen Day trip hot spring: None ⚠ Important: This is a very popular accommodation, so make a reservation as soon as it is available ➸ Outing plan 📍 Higashiyama Onsen Footbath Address: 110 Yumoto Takinoyu, Higashiyama-cho, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima Prefecture Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 (mid-April to late November) Cost: free Parking: Yes 4 spaces ⚠ Important: Must bring a towel ➸ Outing plan 📍 Higashiyama Onsen Station Route🚎・Haikara-san・AkabeeAddress: Takinoyu, Yumoto, Higashiyama-cho, Aizuwakamatsu, FukushimaOpening hours: Weekdays 7:00-19:28, Holidays 7:45-18:28Cost: 210 yen (to Wakamatsu Station)⚠Note: 1-2 buses per hour -----------------------------#Footbath #HotSpringTown #HigashiyamaOnsen #TohokuTrip #TohokuTrip #DayTripOnsen #Trip #Fukushima #TohokuTourism #TravelWithMe

Introducing some mysterious spots you should definitely visit in Fukushima✍🏻 (All photos are from May 2023) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ This is Aizu Sazaedo in Fukushima Prefecture Built in 1796, this wooden hall is a rare building in the world where you never pass anyone on the way up or down👏 You can walk to the top on a double helix slope. It's also a designated national important cultural property! When you reach the top, there are lots of charms on the ceiling...!! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ From the parking lot to where the shrine is, you just have to go up the stairs🫰🏻 If you're not confident in your legs or stamina, don't hesitate to take the slope🫶🏻 It's a paid ride, but it's only 250 yen, so it's great value for money🌟 It's a breeze to climb, so I highly recommend it for midsummer sightseeing💪🏻 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ There are many paid parking lots nearby🚐 I parked in the closest one, but it came with a 500 yen voucher that could be used at a shop halfway up the mountain. I bought gelato at the shop 🫶 They also sold a lot of souvenirs ☺️ ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ✍🏻 ɪɴғᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (As of December 2023) Aizu Sazaedo 📍Address | 1404 Yahata Bentenshita, Ichinomachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture 🕰Opening hours | (December to March) 9:00 to 16:00 (April to November) 8:15 to sunset 🎫Admission fee | 400 yen for adults 🚐Parking | Available (paid) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ #Domestic travel #Fukushima tourism #Photogenic spots #Fukushima trip #Aizu Sazaedo #TohokuTrip #besttrip2023

Aizu Wakamatsu is a place with its own characteristics, not commercialized by tourism, retaining a sense of history, I heard that this place also left many monuments, can deeply understand Japanese culture. The first stop at Aizu must be Aizu Wakamatsu Station. A step out of the station will see a stone statue, which is the "Statue of the White Tigers". In addition to the statue of the White Tigers, there is also Aizu's mascot - "Red Bull", which I heard has the meaning of exorcising diseases #Aizu Wakamatsu

Address - 122 Takizawa, Ikki-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture Highlights - former farmer house Avg. Price per Person - 300 Japanese yen By Car: 15 min drive from the Aizuwakamatsu I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway. By Bus: Take the Haikara-san or Akabe city loop bus from Aizuwakamatsu Station (JR Ban-etsu West Line) to Iimoriyama-shita bus stop, then walk for 5 min. #japan #fukushima

Address - 8-1 Hanaharumachi, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Pref. 965-0804 Highlights - Japanese traditional park, macha ceramony Avg. Price per Person - 330 Japanese yen By Car: 15 min drive from the Aizu-Wakamatsu I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway By Bus: Take the Haikara-san or Akabe sightseeing loop bus from Aizuwakamatsu Station (JR Ban-etsu West Line) and get off at Oyakuen Bus Stop. From there, walk for 3 min. The gardens are a 15 min walk from Tsurugajo Castle #fukushima #japan

Address - Takizawa-155 Itsukimachi Ōaza Yahata, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima 965-0003, Japan Attractions - Buddha temple Entrance fee - 400 Japanese yen for adult From Tokyo, take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo or Ueno Station to Koriyama and transfer to the JR Ban-Etsu West line bound for Aizuwakamatsu. The trip takes a bit more than two hours. From Sendai, get on the Tohoku Shinkansen towards Tokyo, transfer at Koriyama to the JR Ban-Etsu West line bound for Aizuwakamatsu. The trip takes a bit more than two hours. BY BUS From JR Aizuwakamatsu Station, take the city loop bus to Iimoriyama Iriguchi (Mount Iimori Entrance). #japan #fukushima #sakae

Getting There - easy access with bus from Aizu wakamasu city, Fukushima prefecture Attractions - old castle Entrance fee - 600 Jp yen per person Tsuruga Castle (鶴ヶ城, Tsurugajō) was built in 1384 and changed hands many times between the different rulers of the Aizu region. It was destroyed after the Boshin War of 1868, a rebellion against the newly formed Meiji government, which had taken over control from the Tokugawa shogun and put an end to Japan's feudal era. Tsuruga Castle was one of the last strongholds of samurai loyal to the shogunate. #fukushima #japan

Tsuruga Castle Tower will reopen on April 28, 2023✨ You can now go see the new Tsuruga Castle Tower🏯 In front of the castle, there is a big Akabeko (a papier-mâché local toy from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture). "Beko" means "cow" in the Tohoku dialect🐮 Address 1-1 Oite-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture Opening hours 8:30 ~ 17:00 Admission fee Adults 410 yen Children 150 yen #Tourist spot#Aizuwakamatsu #Tsuruga Castle #Akabeko

The E-Rosoku Festival, which I was looking forward to, was cancelled due to the effects of COVID-19, but I went there in early February hoping to see the red-tiled Tsuruga Castle being made up in white. The castle is beautiful from any angle. The day after it snows, it is especially beautiful when combined with the frost-covered trees, but the day before I went, the weather was warm and the snow had melted. But it is still this beautiful. You can buy some rice malt sweet sake at a shop near the main citadel, and sit on a bench while drinking it and looking at the castle, spending a luxurious time. I'm looking forward to seeing the cherry blossoms in spring. I also recommend seeing the autumn leaves. #Christmas #WinterTrip

The E-Rosoku Festival, which I was looking forward to, was canceled due to the effects of COVID-19, but I went there in early February to see the red-tiled Tsuruga Castle being made up in white. The castle is beautiful from any angle. The day after it snows, it is very beautiful when combined with the frost-covered trees, but the day before I went, the weather was warm and the snow had melted. But it is still this beautiful. You can buy some rice malt sweet sake at a shop near the main citadel, and sit on a bench while drinking it and looking at the castle, spending a luxurious time. I'm looking forward to the cherry blossoms in spring. The autumn leaves are also recommended. #Christmas #WinterTrip #HotSpring #AmazingView #Gourmet

We arrived here in the afternoon on a snowy day after walking 600 meters through the snow on a long journey. The first moment we arrived, we felt the warmth and the friendly atmosphere of strangers. It's a ryokan that feels like home, like staying at a relative's house. The relatives took very good care of us and cooked delicious food for us to eat. I like it very much. The bathroom is good. The food is good. Many Thais stay here. I highly recommend it. #TravelAbroad #Japan #TravelJapan #SleepChillBeautifulAccommodation

Sazaedo is located near Mt. Imoriyama. The reason why it looks like a turban is because of its shape. It is a wooden building with a spiral staircase, and you walk a different route on the way there and back. I was surprised at how labyrinthine it is. There is also a shrine near Sazaedo, and the leaves have fallen. I wonder if the autumn leaves will be over soon. #Autumn leaves #Outdoors

I went to Mt. Imoriyama first thing in the morning. The autumn leaves were beautiful, but the stairs were tough! There is a paid slope next to the stairs so you can avoid them. Mt. Imoriyama is the place where the Byakkotai rushed in at the end, saw the smoke signals rising from Tsuruga Castle, and then committed seppuku. I went to see it, but Tsuruga Castle was farther away than I thought... #Autumn leaves #Outdoors

There is a samurai residence 5 minutes by car from Tsuruga Castle. It was dusk, but the autumn leaves were very beautiful. We walked from Tsuruga Castle instead of driving, but it was quite a distance... We were able to enjoy the history of the Aizu clan, focusing on Saigo Shiro, who was active at the end of the Edo period, along with documents. #Autumn leaves #Outdoor

Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatsu. Many people visit this historical town for its Boshin War and Byakkotai events. There were also foreign tourists on the day, and it was moving to see that inbound tourism is gradually recovering. The castle is beautiful, but as you walk around the castle grounds, you'll see the autumn leaves in full bloom in places. Everyone was taking lots of photos. #autumnleaves #outdoors

Takinoyu, Higashiyama Onsen, located in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is said that this hot spring was also used as a therapeutic spring for the famous Hijikata Toshizo. The hot spring is an alkaline spring, so it is smooth and silky. Due to the hotel's circumstances, the meal was canceled that day, so we were upgraded to a room. Even though I was staying alone, I got a very luxurious room! #AccommodationReview #HotSpring

Showa Nostalgia Museum in Fukushima The first floor is an antiques shop, and when you go up to the second floor, it's like a different world. It's like a Showa era town. There's a candy store and a public bath, and even some goods that remind me of grandma's house. It's a little scary to think that the Heisei era is becoming nostalgic in this way lol #photogenic spot #museum

The Showa Nostalgia Museum in Fukushima was created by renovating a storehouse. The first floor is a shop selling nostalgic goods, and the second floor is a recreation of a Showa-era streetscape. Admission is 200 yen. If you climb the steep wooden stairs to the second floor, you'll find a nostalgic Showa-era street corner! There are also back alleys, a bus stop, a shopping street, a pharmacy, and a tobacco shop. It was a wonderful space where you could travel back in time to the Showa era✨ #museum #photogenic spot

Snow-viewing candles are lit every winter at the hot spring inn Aizu Higashiyama Onsen Mukaitaki in Fukushima Prefecture. A fantastic view spreads out before your eyes, and it's a view you should see at least once in your life. 📍 Aizu Higashiyama Onsen Mukaitaki 200 Yumoto Kawamuki, Higashiyama-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture 965-0814 🕯 Snow-viewing candles Lighting period: December 18, 2021 - February 28, 2022 Lighting times: December, January 16:30-18:00, February 17:00-18:30 Number of candles lit: Approximately 110 #Snowscape #Hot spring #Photogenic spot

I stayed at Onyado Toho in Aizu Higashiyama Onsen ♨️ The hotel is located on a hilltop, and the hot springs with their spectacular views are amazing ✨ It's a shame that I can't post photos of the hot springs, but it was stylish and the views were great 😆👍 In addition, the two types of open-air observation baths, "Sora no Yu" and "Tanagumo no Yu," are switched between men and women at night and in the morning, so you can enjoy both. It's hard to express how good they are in words, so I hope you'll look up images online...! It's a fairly large facility, and it has all the facilities you'd expect from a hot spring, including a table tennis table and a game center. The meals are served in buffet style, with a wide variety of options, and there are local delicacies, so they're delicious, and I had nothing to say! 📍 706 Innai, Ishiyama, Higashiyama-cho, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima 965-0813 #hotspringryokan #spectacularview #aizuwakamatsu #trip2022

I took a walk around Nanukamachi Street, a historic street that you can't miss when you come to Aizuwakamatsu 🌟 During the feudal era, Nanukamachi Street was an important street in the castle town, serving as the main road through Echigo, Yonezawa, and Shimotsuke, one of the five main roads in Aizu, and was the busiest shopping district in Aizu from the Edo period to the Showa period. On both sides of the road, there are storehouses and Western-style buildings built during the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. In addition to the old townscape, there are also new spots such as Akabeko Cafe, which is themed around Fukushima's symbolic Akabeko, making it a recommended spot for girls' trips! 📍Nanukamachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture #Aizuwakamatsu #TaishoRomantic #trip2022

Nanukamachi Station, where the JR Tadami Line departs and arrives. It is the closest station to Nanukamachi Street, which is popular among tourists in the center of Aizuwakamatsu, but it is an unmanned station! There are no station staff and no ticket vending machines, so you have to get a boarding station certificate and pay later. It's kind of like a bus ticket! However, even though the station is unmanned, the "Aizu Furusato Antenna Shop Station Cafe" is located inside the station building, and there are staff members, so it was bustling😆 The shop has lots of souvenirs that tourists will love, such as local specialties and miscellaneous goods! The station building is also Western-style and retro, so it's worth stopping by even if you're not taking the train🌟 📍5-1 Nanukamachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture #retro #unmannedstation #aizuwakamatsu #trip2022

Suehiro Sake Brewery Kaei-gura is a long-established sake brewery located in the Naka-ku area of ​​Aizuwakamatsu Nanukamachi Street. It is a very historic sake shop that was founded in 1850 (Kaei 3) 🍶 Not only can you purchase sake made here directly, but you can also tour the brewery for free at set times every day! The brewery, built over 100 years ago, is still in operation, and both the exterior and the interior of the building have a quaint and nice atmosphere ♫ If you're strolling around Nanukamachi, be sure to stop by ☺️ 📍12-38 Nisshin-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture #Aizuwakamatsu #Sake #trip2022