History & Culture
Iwaki Yumoto Onsen Shrine
The Shinto gods of hot spring water and medicine are the enshrined deities of this shrine. This Onsen Shrine is widely thought of as being Iwaki Yumoto Onsen town’s own local Shinto deity.
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[Temporarily Closed] Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum (Horuru)
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*Please note that the Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum (Horuru) remains temporarily closed until 2024.
Lovingly referred to as 'Horuru' by locals, Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum is home to exhibitions on the city's history of coal mining. Horuru also exhibits a range of fossils, including the locally-excavated Plesiosaur Futabasaurus, which was discovered by a high school student. There are also some hands-on experiences to try out, such as making your own amber accessories. Horuru is accessible on foot from Iwaki Yumoto Onsen town, and is a great addition to any trip to the Iwaki area.
Venue Details
| Website | http://kankou-iwaki.com/fun/931.html |
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| Contact | Iwaki Tourism and City Planning Bureau |
| Best Season | All Year |
| Estimated Visit Time | 1h |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) Closed the 3rd Tuesday of the month (or the following day if the 3rd Tuesday falls on a national holiday). Closed on January 1. |
| Parking | Available |
| Entrance Fee | Adults 660 yen; Junior High, High School, University Students 440 yen; Elementary School Students 330 yen |
| Access | 3-1 Mukaida, Joban-Yumoto-machi, Iwaki City, Fukushima Pref. 972-8321 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Car: 10 min drive from the Iwaki Yumoto I.C. exit off the Joban Expressway. By Train: 10 min walk from JR Yumoto Sta. (JR Joban Line). |
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