Kirakuya Inn has friendly, English speaking owners. The inn is conveniently located for travel from Tokyo and rooms have reasonable prices, making it an ideal stop for visitors from abroad. A stay at Kirakuya will also give you the opportunity to experience bathing in a natural hot spring. The springs are available for private hire for those who are a little shy about bathing in public.
| Website | http://www.kirakuya-inn.co.jp/ewelcome.stm |
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| Contact | Kirakuya Inn (+81) 24-984-2130 |
| Accommodation details | Capacity: 25 rooms (Accommodates approx. 95 guests) Room styles: 18 Japanese-style rooms, 6 Western-style rooms. 1 Combination-style room Check in / Check out: 15:00 / 10:00 Meals: Dinner: A la carte | Breakfast: Buffet Hot springs: Water supplied from two sources. Cool bath available. Hot spring water has beneficial properties for the skin. Pets: No |
| Related info | <u>Onsite Facilities:</u> Restaurant, reading room, shop, relaxation room, free internet hotspot, open-air baths, sauna. <u>Prices of Rooms per Night (Tax excl.):</u> - Japanese-style (with bath & toilet), including breakfast: Between 5,500 yen and 8,500 yen per person. - Western-style single room (with toilet), including breakfast: 7,500 yen per person. |
| Book a room | TripAdvisor.com |
| Access | 4-39 Atami, Koriyama City, Fukushima Pref. 963-1309 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Car: 6 min drive from Bandaiatami I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway By Train: 2 min walk from Bandai Atami Station (JR Ban-etsu West Line Mapcode for Car GPS:377 227 412*47 |
The only Japan Racing Association racecourse in the Tohoku region. Enjoy the excitement of the seasonal races held during Spring, Summer and Winter, as well as the traditional Tanabata Prize in July. The racecourse also has other areas for enjoying yourself, including a children's play area and athletic facilities, making it a great place to come with the family.
There are records of Shirakawa Daruma (Japanese traditional dolls) being sold as far back as the feudal reign of the Niwa Domain in 1627. Current Shirakawa Daruma are known as “Shirakawa Tsurugame Shochikubai Daruma.” The faces of these dolls are painted to incorporate various animals and plants, with the eyebrows representing cranes, the mustache representing a turtle, the ears representing pines and plum trees, and the beard representing bamboo or pine trees. All of these images are thought to bring good luck. The daruma is known to be a very classical, lucky talisman, started by Matsudaira Sadanobu, the lord of Shirakawa, when he hired the renowned painter Tani Buncho to paint the now famous face on the daruma doll. Once every year a large Shirakawa Daruma Market is held to celebrate and sell the beloved daruma dolls. You can paint your own daruma at the two daruma workshops in town!
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.
Try matcha green tea in a traditional tea house in Suirakuen Garden, located inside Nanko Park. Suirakuen Garden is also a popular place to visit for its fall foliage.
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.
Yado Yoshikawaya is a long-established onsen ryokan founded in the 12th year of the Tenpo era. Since its establishment, the ryokan has maintained a warm spirit of hospitality.Visitors can enjoy spacious, open-air baths that allow them to connect with nature, and barrier-free private baths. The ryokan offers a relaxing atmosphere, where guests can gaze at the changing scenery of Katakurayama throughout the seasons and listen to the soothing sound of the Surigami River. The hot springs are renowned for their skin-enhancing qualities, providing a rejuvenating experience for both body and soul.
A beautifying hot spring hotel with fantastic dining options and over 30 different baths to try.
Onyado Kawasemi is a luxury, 12-room onsen hotel located on 2.5 acres of land, just outside of central Iizaka Onsen Town. Here you can enjoy everything in traditional Japanese style, from the food and hospitality to the decor and atmosphere.