Yanaizu Onsen

Yanaizu Onsen

Yanaizu is a rural temple town that has flourished thanks to the renowned Enzoji Temple.

Many lodges were built in Yanaizu Town for travelers taking part in temple pilgrims. Many of these lodges have been repurposed as onsen ryokan inns.

Yanaizu Town is now the largest onsen town on the Tadami River. Visitors come from far and wide to be enchanted by the fine river mists found on the Tadami River in the early summer, and the brilliantly-colored leaves in the autumn.

See here for a English information pamphlets provided by Yanaizu Town.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://inbound.aizu-yanaizu.com/en/hotspring/
Contact

Yanaizu Tourism Association

(+81) 241-42-2346

Best SeasonAll Year
Access Details
AccessYanaizu Town, Kawanuma District, Fukushima Pref. 969-7201
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Getting there

By Car: 10 min by car from the Aizu-bange I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway

By Train: 15 min walk from Aizu Yanaizu Station on the JR Tadami Line

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As the fourth-largest lake in all of Japan, Lake Inawashiro is well-known for its gorgeous blue waters, wildlife sightings and stunning views thanks to its position south of the Bandai mountain range. This sightseeing boat gives visitors a chance to get out on to the lake, where they can enjoy the atmosphere and soak in the sights.Guests can step out on to small sightseeing decks at the front and rear, although it's worth bringing a heavy jacket as the wind chill is quite bracing in winter on the front deck.On the interior, announcements over the tannoy explain more about the history of the area in Japanese, English and Mandarin. The journey takes about 35 minutes.The swan boat leaves every hour between 10am and 4pm, while the turtle boat leaves every half an hour on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only. In winter, the turtle boat remains docked and functions as a cafe and waiting area (from December 15th). The winter schedule for the swan boat is also reduced, with departures at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.
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Oku-Aizu Hydropower Museum 'Miori'

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