Kaneyama Fureai Hiroba Viewpoint

Kaneyama Fureai Hiroba Viewpoint

Over the course of the year, Kaneyama Fureai Hiroba Viewpoint greets visitors with views of atmospheric fog rising above the Tadami River, mountains frosted with snow or painted with autumn leaves, all surrounding the Taishi Shuraku district of traditional houses.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttp://www.kaneyama-kankou.ne.jp/en/
Contact

Kaneyama Town Tourism and Local Products Association (+81) 241-42-7211

(+81) 241-42-7211

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Related infoContact Kaneyama Town Tourism and Local Products Association via the inquiry form on their website here
Access Details
AccessKawaguchi, Kaneyama, Onuma District, Fukushima 968-0011
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Getting there

By Car: Approx 1 hour drive from Aizu-Wakamatsu City (Via the Aizubange I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway)

By Train: 7 min walk from Aizu Kawaguchi Station (JR Tadami Line)

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Hot Springs

Tokusa Onsen

Tokusa Onsen derives its name from the tokusa (common horsetail plant) which is abundant in the region. It was discovered as a hot spring source approximately 1000 years ago, and has long been known as "Aizu's hidden hot spring". In the public stone outdoor bath, where the hot spring rises directly from the riverbed, you can heal your heart and body while listening to the soft murmuring of the clear stream, which has been unchanged for ages. There are more than 16 ryokan inns and pensions dispersed throughout the Tokusa Onsen region, and it is widely known as the "hamlet of the hidden hot spring". You can take a tip in the stone public bath 24 hours a day, but please be mindful that onsen use is not segregated by gender, nor is it shut off from public view! Not for the faint of heart.

The World Glassware Hall
Historical Sites

Sazaedo Temple

<p>Sazaedo is a Buddhist temple built in 1796. Its architecture is similar in shape similar to the shell of a horned turban (&lsquo;sazae&rsquo; in Japanese) hence its name &lsquo;Sazaedo&rsquo;. The inside of the temple consists of a double-helix slope, meaning that visitors who come to pray won&rsquo;t meet anybody coming from the opposite direction. This one-way system makes Sazaedo extremely unique.</p><p><img alt="" src="/img/edit/images/2%283%29.jpg" /></p><p>In 1995, it was appointed as a National Important Cultural Property, and in 2018 it was showcased in Michelin Green Guide (1 star, interesting place to visit).</p><p><img alt="" src="/img/edit/images/7%283%29.jpg" /></p>
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Nature & Scenery

To-no-hetsuri Crags

A national natural monument, To-no-hetsuri Crags consists of tower-shaped cliffs overlooking Okawa River. Hetsuri is an Aizu word meaning "a cliff overlooking a river" or "a steep slope" in the local dialect. These strange-shaped cliffs are thought to be made of various types of rocks formed around 28 million years ago and feature deep cracks along the vertical joints. Thanks to trees growing between the white multi-layered rocks the view in autumn is quite spectacular. In spring and summer, the lush greens create a beautiful carpet down the rocks; in winter, the heavy snows make To-no-hetsuri Crags look otherworldly. The 200-meter long, natural cliff formation has alternating types of rocks that also include a relatively soft strata, which have been eroded by rain and wind, resulting in distinctive and eye-catching dips and curves in the rock face that resemble a forest of towers. Each of these tower-like rocks has its own name: Eagle Tower, Hawk Tower, Lion Tower, House Tower, Turret Tower, Nine-Ring Tower, Elephant Tower, Goma (fire ritual) Tower, Eboshi (tall hat worn by male aristocrats in the Heian Period) Rock, Folding Screen Rock, Stage Rock, and Sumo Arena Rock. Visitors to the area of To-no-hetsuri Crags can best enjoy the dynamic scenery by crossing the nearby suspension bridge. The suspension bridge offers a breathtaking sight of the river and cliff sides. At the foot of the cliff there is also a small shrine dedicated to the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. Another great way to enjoy To-no-hetsuri Crags is from the observatory neighboring the area where guests can view a panoramic scene of Okawa River, To-no-hetsuri Crags, and the suspension bridge. After enjoying the beautiful sight, head over to the local shopping area for restaurants and souvenirs.

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Inawashiro Herb Garden
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<p>The breeze from the nearby Lake Inawashiro,&nbsp;seasonal flowers, and art displays of the Inawashiro Herb Garden await your visit!</p><p>The outdoor garden area&nbsp;is around&nbsp;100,000 square meters and is&nbsp;filled with various&nbsp;herbs, flowers, and plants that bloom at different times on the year, creating a unique visitor experience that changes with the seasons! The park has&nbsp;around 500 varieties or herbs, flowers, and plants&nbsp;including: lavender, mint, chamomile, nanohana&nbsp;blossoms, poppies, sunflowers, cosmos, and kochia!&nbsp;</p><p>There is an indoor greenhouse area, so, even&nbsp;on rainy days, visitors&nbsp;have plenty of greenery and flowers to see!&nbsp;In addition to the herbs, flowers, and plants you will also find&nbsp;seasonal decorations and original art displays that are created and updated for guests to enjoy.</p><p>The outdoor garden area of the Inawashiro Herb Garden&nbsp;also features 5 m-tall wooden statues carved by a Canadian artist, Glen Greenside. The 12 statues, one for each zodiac sign,&nbsp;were carved over the course of twelve years as part of a now-discontinued annual chainsaw festival that took place at the garden.</p><p>Inside, at the&nbsp;shop, visitors can find products and snacks that are made from various herbs and flowers.</p>
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