Fukushima prefecture is rich in nature and has an abundance of hot springs! 3 recommended hot springs and inns

There are many famous hot springs in Fukushima Prefecture, which is rich in nature. If you stay at a hot spring inn near tourist spots, you can use it as a base for sightseeing. This time we will introduce some of the most recommended hot spring areas in Fukushima Prefecture and popular inns in the area. A must-see for anyone planning a hot spring trip!

Bandai Atami Onsen

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Bandai Atami Onsen, which has a history of 800 years, is so famous that Britain's Prince William visited it in 2015.
Known as the ``Okuzashiki'' of Koriyama, it once flourished as a hot spring entertainment district, and many large inns still remain today, and you can find accommodation around Bandai-Atami Station and along the Gohyaku River.
Sports-related facilities such as the Bandai Atami Ice Arena and sports arena are prominent, and many athletes and students from athletic clubs visit on expeditions.

Shikisai Ichiriki, a popular inn in Bandai Atami Onsen

Shikisai Ichiriki, a large inn that represents Bandai Atami Onsen, has an attractive Japanese garden that stretches over 2,000 tsubo (2,000 tsubo).
In autumn, you can see the beautiful autumn leaves. Emperor Showa once stayed at this inn, and in recent years Prince William has used this inn for dinner parties, and the staff's attentive service is appealing.
While enjoying the open-air feeling in the garden open-air bath, you can enjoy the hot water flowing directly from the source in the ``Nuruyu'' bath.

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Iizaka Onsen

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Iizaka Onsen, which also appears in the legend of Yamato Takeru, is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan, said to have existed since the 2nd century, and is considered one of the ``3 famous hot springs in Oshu'' along with Akiu and Naruko Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture.
It is easily accessible from Fukushima Station, and many people visit from far away. There are facilities scattered around the area where you can pick fruits such as peaches and pears, and there are a lot of people visiting for leisure.

Iizaka Hotel Juraku, a popular inn in Iizaka Onsen

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Iizaka Hotel Juraku is a hot spring inn that draws water from three sources in its large public bath, so you can thoroughly feel the effects of the hot springs.
When it comes to hot springs, pay particular attention to the quality of the spring water! This is the perfect ryokan for people like you. It is unique in that it not only has an open-air bath, but also a wide variety of indoor baths, including hot and lukewarm baths. For dinner, you can enjoy a buffet meal while watching the chefs perform in the live kitchen.

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Higashiyama Onsen

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Higashiyama Onsen is close to Tsuruga Castle, a tourist spot that represents Fukushima Prefecture, and is the perfect base for sightseeing.
Surrounded by magnificent nature, the four waterfalls, Amafuri Falls, Hara Falls, Muko Falls, and Fushimiga Falls, are famous as the Four Great Falls of Higashiyama. Higashiyama Onsen's spring quality is sulfate spring, which is said to be good for rheumatic diseases and chronic skin diseases. Since its opening in the late 8th century, this hot spring has been loved by many people as the back parlor of Aizuwakamatsu.

Popular inn in Higashiyama Onsen “Shosuke no Yado Taki no Yu”

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``Shosuke no Yado Taki no Yu'' focuses on original services with the motto of ``Good luck.'' The large public bath, which was renovated in 2012, offers a refreshing view of the waterfall. It is rare for a hot spring inn to have a Noh stage, so you can experience traditional performing arts at night. The local cuisine is made with seasonal ingredients, and is sure to be a memorable memory of your trip.

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In addition to the ones introduced here, there are many other hot springs in Fukushima Prefecture, including Aizu/Ashinomaki Onsen and Tsuchiyu Onsen. Many hot springs have day baths and foot baths, so it's a good idea to plan a visit to the hot springs during your trip.