Iwana no Sato

Iwana no Sato

Iwana no Sato is well-suited for family trips! Try out fishing ‘Iwana’ (charr fish), and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Japanese-style gardens, watermills, & other traditional Japanese architecture. There is an onsite restaurant, areas for having a BBQ, and even accommodation too. Iwana no Sato is close to Tenzan Bunko and Café Amazon, popular spots among tourists visiting Kawauchi Village.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttp://www.abukumakawauchi.com/(Japanese)
Best Season
  • Summer
Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed: Every Tuesday, and every day during the Winter Season (Early Dec. to Mid-Mar.)

Access Details
AccessSumiyakiba-516 Kami-kawauchi, Kawauchi Village, Futaba District, Fukushima Pref. 979-1201
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Getting there

By Car: 50 min from Funehiki-Miharu I.C. off the Ban-etsu Expressway

Nearby

The World Glassware Hall
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Iwaki Yumoto Onsen

This well-known hot spring is thought to be one of the oldest hot springs in Japan. The list of most ancient springs also includes Dogo Onsen (Ehime Prefecture) and Arima Onsen (Hyogo Prefecture). It is said that Iwaki Yumoto Onsen as first used for its hot spring water around one thousand years ago. Water is pumped into the numerous hotels and ryokan in the town at a rate of five tons per minute. The springs have various benefits such as having skin-beautifying properties.

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Museums & Galleries

[Temporarily Closed] Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum (Horuru)

<p>*Please note that the&nbsp;Iwaki City Coal &amp; Fossil Museum (Horuru) remains temporarily closed until 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lovingly referred to as &#39;Horuru&#39; by locals, Iwaki City Coal &amp; Fossil Museum is home to exhibitions on the city&#39;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 <a href="https://fukushima.travel/destination/iwaki-yumoto-onsen/43">Iwaki Yumoto Onsen town</a>, and is a great addition to any trip to the Iwaki area.</p>

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