Fukushima Kenpoku has 4 onsens that has a long history and various spring quality close to one another.
Many onsen lovers visit here.
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Iizaka Onsen
Go to the official websiteIt is one of the best onsens in Oushu among Naruko and Akiu, which have one of the longest history in Tohoku area. Around 2nd Century, Yamatotakerunomikoto is said to stop by during his east expedition and in 1689, Matsuo Basho, a famous Haiku poet" is said to stop by on the way to "Okuno Hosomich" (a deep narrow road to the north). It is popular to onsen hop 9 pubic baths including "Sabakoyu", which is the oldest among them. Enjoy a conversation with local people too.
【Spring quality】 Alkaline Simple Spring 【Effect】 Neuralgia, muscular pain, joint pain, motor paralysis, bruises, sprain, chronic digestive disease and others Iizaka Onsen Tourism Association
TEL. 024-542-424110 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway, Fukushima Iizaka IC
About 22 minutes on Fukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line from JR Fukushima Station -
Tsuchiyu Onsen
Go to the official websiteIt is an onsen area surrounded by a rich nature of Azuma mountain range. Since there are many hot spring sources, you can enjoy more than 10 spring qualities. It is said to be one of the three most famous origins of Kokeshi, along with Toogatta and Naruko. You can enjoy painting on Kokeshi while you explore the onsen district. It is great to be able to choose your travel style such as taking an outdoor bath filled with rural beauty and taking a dip in bath at a traditional hotel.
【Spring quality】 Sulfur spring, hydrogen carbonate spring, alkaline simple hot spring, iron mineral spring, acid alum spring, and others 【Effect】 High blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, rheumatism, neuralgia, dermatopathy, woman's illness, and others Tsuchiyu Onsen Tourism Association
TEL. 024-595-2217About 15 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Fukushima Nishi IC -
Takayu Onsen
Go to the official websiteThis hot spring area has more than 410 years of history since it was opened. It is known to have one of the highest concentration of sulfur. In 2010, they were the first ones to make "declaration of 100% free flowing hot spring" in Tohoku area. They made a rule of "no loud entertainment in the area" in Takayu Onsen while it is the trend to have lively entertainment to protect the onsen atmosphere and natural environment.
【Spring quality】 High concentration of sulfur 【Effect】 High blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, peripheral circulatory disease, rheumatism, diabetes, chronic toxicosis, pimple, frostbite, burn, wound, woman's illness, infertility, athlete's foot, heat rash, stomach and intestines disease, neuralgia, chronic rash, constipation, hedrocele, skin disease, hands and feet hyperhidrosis, atopic dermatitis, and others Takayu Onsen Tourism Association
TEL. 024-591-1125About 30 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Fukushima Nishi IC -
Dake Onsen
Go to the official websiteIt is an onsen town located in the highland with the altitude of 600m in the skirt of Adatara mountain range. It is said to be found by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro during his expedition to the east more than 1200 years ago and Mito Komon is said to praise the effect in Edo period. It has spring quality of sulfur spring, which is rare in this country. It warms you up to your core and have high antibacterial effect so it is effective for chronic skin disease.
【Spring quality】 Simple acid spring 【Effect】 Neuralgia, muscular pain, arthralgia, stiff and painful shoulder, motor paralysis, stiff joint, bruise, sprain, chronic digestive disease, hemorrhoids, and others Dake Onsen Tourism Association
TEL. 0243-24-2310About 15 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Nihonmatsu IC
Kenpoku area surrounded by Azuma mountain range has many areas with seasonal scenery and festivals.
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Bandai Azuma Skyline
It is a mountain scenic road at the average of 1,350m altitude. You can see Fukushima city behind the great nature from the bridge that goes over the valley.
Autumn leaf season：Early to mid October
Fukushima City Tourist Information (West exit)
TEL. 024-531-6428 -
Azuma Sports Park
The 520m long street with gingko tree is lit up during the autumn leaf season. It is great to enjoy it while walking.
Autumn leaf season：Early November
Azuma Sports Park
TEL. 024-593-1111 -
Kuroiwakokuzouson
Kokuzo Bosatsu that is said to share wisdom and happiness is enshrined here. You can see the grand flow of Abukuma river from the temple.
Autumn leaf season：Early November
Fukushima City Tourism Information (East exit)
TEL. 024-522-3265 -
Onuma
Onuma and Menuma is said to be created from debris flow from the the mountain. You can enjoy the reflection of the forest turning into bright colors in the fall on the surface of Onuma, where water is springing nearby.
Autumn leaf season：Mid to late October
Tsuchiyu Onsen Tourism Association
TEL. 024-595-2217 -
Nihonmatsu Kikuningyo (chrysanthemum doll)
They display about 30,000 chrysanthemum flowers including kikuningyo at Kasumigajo Park. It is a chrysanthemum festival that has been held since 1955.
Season：October 14th to November 23rd (in 2017)
General incorporated association Nihonmatsu Kikueikai
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Iizaka Kenka Matsuri (Fighting Festival)
It is one of the three major fighting festivals in Japan.
Season：3 days with the first Saturday in October as the mid day.
Iizaka Onsen Tourism Association
TEL. 024-542-4241
People smile at great onsens.
There are people who have great hospitality, challenging spirit, and share their smiles and energy.
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- Takayu Onsen
- Ryokan Tamagoyu
Young Hostess
Ikuko GotoShe is the young hostess of Ryokan Tamagoya, which is an old inn in Takayu Onsen that has been open for 150 years this year. They protect the spring quality as "gift from the nature", which many onsen fans love.
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- Tsuchiyu Onsen
- Yamaneya
Director
Jurian WatanabeHe is a member of "Wakadanna (young hosts) of Ryokan" of Kenpoku onsen area, which got a lot of media attention. He is currently a trustee of Tsuchiyu Tourism Association and leads the future of the onsen area by interacting with the guests.
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- Dake Onsen
- Yui no Sato Azumakan
Hostess
Misako SuzukiShe is the hostess for Yui no Sato Azumakan, which welcome their guests at Dake Onsen springing at the skirt of Adatara mountain range. One of the attractiveness of this area is the culture and climate polished in the nature under the "real sky".
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- Iizaka Onsen
- Matsushimaya Ryokan
Hostess
Minako TakahashiAll the hot water here from the large bath to each guestroom is 100% free flowing onsen at Matsushimaya Ryokan. The pioneer hostess who started yukata rental and a floor where you can stay with your pet will welcome guests with various needs.
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