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Iizaka Onsen
One of the three best hot springs in the Oshu region.
Izaka Onsen is easily accessible from JR Fukushima Station by a 20-minute ride on the Fukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line and is a familiar hot spring resort for the people of Fukushima. The history of the hot spring is long. It is said that Yamatotakeru, who had fallen ill during his expedition to the east 2,000 years ago, recovered instantly after soaking in the hot spring water. Matsuo Basho, Masaoka Shiki, Yosano Akiko, Helen Keller, and others have visited the hot springs. Many monuments in the hot springs resort depict the excellent hot springs.
There are hotels and inns of various sizes built around the Surikami River and its tributaries. In the hot spring resort area, the locals still love nine public bathhouses, allowing visitors to enjoy a tour of the outside bathhouses. "Sabako-Yu," the oldest bathhouse in Iizaka Onsen, offers a blissful experience surrounded by the fragrance of Hiba (Japanese cypress).
The spring is a clear, colorless, simple hot spring. It is effective for neuralgia, chronic digestive diseases, and recovery from illness. It is generally known as "hot water. It contains trace amounts of radium, and "radium eggs" boiled in the hot spring water are a specialty.
Highlights
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There are nine public bathhouses.
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You can easily access them by train from Fukushima City.
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Sabako-yu, where Matsuo Basho is said to have entered, is the oldest bathhouse.
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Many places of interest, such as the former Horikiri Residence and Hanamomo-no-Sato, open in spring.
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It is known for its hot spring water.
Photos
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![There are nine public bathhouses, including Hakoyu which is nearby the station, visitors can enjoy visiting a variety of bathhouses]()
There are nine public bathhouses, including Hakoyu which is nearby the station, visitors can enjoy visiting a variety of bathhouses
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![Former Horikiri Residence, a preserved residence of a prominent family that contributed to the community]()
Former Horikiri Residence, a preserved residence of a prominent family that contributed to the community
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![Sabako-yu, the oldest hot spring in Iizaka Onsen]()
Sabako-yu, the oldest hot spring in Iizaka Onsen
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![Matsuo Basho, a famous poet, is said to have been to the Sabako-yu]()
Matsuo Basho, a famous poet, is said to have been to the Sabako-yu
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![Hanamomo-no-Sato (peach blossom village), which is at its best around April.]()
Hanamomo-no-Sato (peach blossom village), which is at its best around April.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 飯坂温泉
- Postal Code
- 960-0201
- Address
- Iizakamachi, Fukushima City, Fukushima
- Telephone
- 024-542-4241 (Iizaka Onsen Tourist Association)
- Hours
- Depend on facilities (Public bathhouse is open from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, last admission at 9:40pm)
- Holiday
- Depend on facilities
- Admission
- Depend on facilities (Public baths are 200-300 yen)
- Directions
- From Fukushima Station, take the Fukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line and get off at "Iizaka Onsen" Station
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Website
- Official Website (Japanese)