Mukaitaki Ryokan, originally owned by the Aizu domain, is now entrusted to the Hirata family, who have carefully preserved its legacy for generations. They continue to honor the ryokan's history while maintaining its traditional charm.
All guest rooms at Mukaitaki are housed in a wooden structure that is registered as a National Cultural Property, offering guests a rare opportunity to stay in a building considered a national treasure. Despite its historic significance, the ryokan provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, allowing visitors to experience authentic Japanese culture.
The ryokan’s hospitality focuses on creating a unique traditional Japanese space, offering a rare experience not found in everyday life. It is also one of the main sites for the Higashiyama Onsen Candle Festival.
| Website | http://www.mukaitaki.co.jp/(Japanese) |
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| Contact | 024-595-2121 |
| Accommodation details | Capacity: 24 rooms Room styles: 21 regular, two with onsen attached, one with special onsen room Check in / Check out: 15:00 / 10:00 Meals: Halal, vegetarian, gluten-free possible Hot springs: Sulfate hot springs |
| Related info | Tattoo-friendly |
| Access | Suginoshita-63 Tsuchiyuonsenmachi, Fukushima, 960-2157 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Car: 30min drive from Fukushima Station
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A rural landing field located 10 km Northwest of central Fukushima City. Starting with the Azuma Mountain range, the beautiful mountain vistas surrounding this massive location will leave you mesmerized. In addition to aircraft take-off and landing practice, it is possible to use the Fukushima Sky Park for various events. It is widely used for music events, automobile and motorcycle test drives, and a test venue for public organizations.
Kami-Kawasaki Washi paper has a history of over 1,000 years. It was given the name "Kami-Kawasaki Washi" because of its origin in Nihonmatsu City's Kami-Kawasaki district. Since the name of districts changes with the years, during Japan's Heian Period, it was known as "Michinoku-gami "("paper made in Michinoku").Kami-Kawasaki Washi paper has been used regularly as shoji paper (paper for sliding doors). Many people are charmed by the warmth and simple beauty of Kami-Kawasaki Washi. Paper mulberry, a type of tree used for making the paper, is grown locally. The traditional production method, from producing the raw ingredients to making the paper, is continued in Nihonmatsu City even today.Sticking to traditional production methods ensures that the finished paper has a luxuriant warmth and refinement, and is strong and durable. At present, a variety of products, such as dyed paper, folkcraft paper, and paper crafts, are produced, all of which maintain the paper's original texture. Although the demand for shoji paper is declining, there is still demand for products such as wallpaper and lamp shades. In this way, Kami-Kawasaki Washi remains important to us everyday. At the Washi Traditional Crafts Gallery - located at Michi-no-Eki Adachi (Roadside Station) - visitors can make washi postcards, paper fans, and other items.
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