A station located near Ashinomaki Onsen. A cat named Basu from Ashinomaki Onsen was appointed Honorary Stationmaster in April 2008. The current stationmaster cat is called Love. Souvenirs such as key chains featuring the stationmaster cats are sold inside the station.
| Website | http://ashinomakionseneki.com/index.html (Japanese) |
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| Contact |
Ashinomaki-Onsen Station (+81) 242-92-3776 info@ashinomakionseneki.com |
| Parking | Available |
| Access | Kashu Otomachi, Kamimiyori, Aizu-Wakamatasu City, Fukushima Pref. 969-5122 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Car: 30 min from Aizuwakamatsu I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway By Train: It takes 25 min from Aizuwakamatsu Station to Ashinomaki-Onsen Station via the JR Tadami Line |
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