Urban Hotel Nihonmatsu is located just a short walk from JR Nihonmatsu Station, making it a convenient option for visitors. It serves as a good base for exploring Nihonmatsu, including attractions like Kasumigajo Castle and the surrounding castle town atmosphere. The hotel is also suitable for travelers looking to explore the wider Fukushima area throughout the year. In addition to leisure stays, it caters to business travelers and can accommodate various meetings and events.
| Website | http://hotel-nihonmatsu.com/(Japanese) |
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| Contact | 0243-22-1111 |
| Accommodation details | Room styles: 11 single rooms, 11 twin rooms, 12 double rooms, 4 triples Check in / Check out: 15:00 / 10:00 |
| Related info | Vending machines Water dispenser Smoking area Concierge service |
| Access | 2 Chome-50 Motomachi, Nihommatsu, Fukushima 964-0917 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Car: 35min from Fukushima Station By Train: 1min walk from Nihonmatsu Station |
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.
Ebisu Circuit is a multi-course motorsport facility in the hills above Nihonmatsu City. Rather than a single racetrack, it is a collection of separate courses built across a mountainside, connected by access roads and surrounded by forest. It was developed by Nobushige Kumakubo, a professional drifter who wanted a place dedicated to practice and grassroots driving. Over time, it became closely associated with drifting in particular, both domestically and internationally.The complex is divided into several courses, each with their own unique style and character. Kita (North Course) is one of the busiest areas, with cars running along a back section that brings car speeding past the spectator wall. Nishi (West Course), traditionally associated with grip driving, includes a short layout well-known for long drift trains.Higashi (East Course), usually a grip circuit, is opened for drifting during festival periods and also houses the main circuit office. The Touge (mountain pass) course winds through a narrower hilly section with tighter bends and noticeable elevation changes.Ebisu has also become a destination for overseas drivers. Many travel specifically to experience the different course layouts, enjoy the informal practice culture and chat with other drift enthusiasts. It is common to see privately owned cars ranging from lightly modified street builds to dedicated drift machines. The atmosphere during regular days is focused on driving rather than spectacle, with participants rotating through sessions and making adjustments between runs.Three times a year, the circuit hosts the Ebisu Drift Matsuri. The festival, typically held in spring, summer, and autumn, opens multiple courses for extended sessions over several days. Drivers move between tracks, often running late into the evening, and tandem drifting is a big attraction. Unlike formal competitions, the emphasis is on participation and meeting fellow drivers. For many visitors, the festival represents the most concentrated expression of Ebisu’s identity: a large group of drivers sharing the same mountain, rotating through its varied layouts, and focusing almost entirely on drifting. Learn more about the festival with our total guide.For visitors looking to experience drifting themselves, the Drift Taxi experience lets you ride as a passenger in a special drifting car while a professional driver speeds around the circuit. Booking and more information here.
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.
Established in 1836, the Yoshinoya family has been continuing the production of Enobori banners using traditional techniques. Originally the family business was a kimono shop, however, the side business of painting Enobori banners began to grow until is eventually became their main business.These banners typically feature images of warriors and can be quite complex with their designs. They are made by painting on banners with a type of calligraphy ink.To create clean and uniform design, stencils are made from various materials to be used as a guide for the design. Once the basic design is painted with a stencil, you connect the lines and add fine details by hand.As a nod to a famous Sukagawa person, they began creating a design of Ultraman posing as a samurai warrior! You can try out the traditional banner making method explained above to create tote bags and small banners featuring a variety of samurai and Ultraman samurai designs.©円谷プロ
Hotel Toraya is located in Sukagawa, a historic city that was once a flourishing castle town during the Kamakura period and a key post station along the Oshu Kaido during the Edo era. Established on September 18, 1885, Toraya is the oldest traditional inn in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture.The inn’s name, 'Toraya,' is inspired by the Japanese proverb, "The tiger travels a thousand miles and returns a thousand miles," reflecting the hope that guests will enjoy their stay in Sukagawa, create lasting memories, and return for future visits.With over 130 years of history, Hotel Toraya has upheld its founding philosophy: “Cherishing our guests above all and thriving together with them.” This tradition of hospitality continues to be central to the inn’s values.
Hotel Hamatsu stands in a very central location, just a short taxi ride from Koriyama Station - the transport hub of Fukushima Prefecture. Hotel Hamatsu's front desk is open 24-hours a day, and there is an on-site restaurant, which makes the hotel a very comfortable, convenient place to stay when traveling in the prefecture.
Situated near Kagamigaike pond in Dake Onsen town stands Hekizantei. The hotel's onsen baths are provided with hot spring water that travels 7.8 km straight from the onsen source to reach the hotel. Enjoy fantastic views of Mt. Adatara from both the guest rooms and open-air baths.
This lovely hot spring lodging offers a unique experience. You’ll be able to hear the sound of the two-tiered waterfall along the Arakawa River from their open-air hot spring baths. Enjoy the wonderful views of the abundant local nature in this rural haven. Take a moment for yourself at this luxurious hotel. Not only do they have picturesque open-air baths, but they have a diverse number of them. Choose from four types of public hot springs and five types of reservable private baths to make your experience perfect.