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Aizu Higashiyama Onsen

M Murakami / CC BY-SA 2.0

Aizu Higashiyama Onsen

会津東山温泉

Fukushima · Tohoku

Aizu Higashiyama Onsen is a picturesque hot spring town nestled in a riverside canyon, rich in geisha culture and steeped in the spirit of the Aizu samurai. Visitors can enjoy traditional ryokan accommodations and soak in the healing waters while surrounded by stunning natural scenery.

Why we picked it

Mainstream travelers often overlook this area in favor of more famous hot springs, missing out on its unique cultural heritage.

Best season
Autumn
Autumn for the beautiful foliage
Crowd level
Moderate
Opening hours
Seasonal — see below

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
The onsen town itself is free to walk; day-use bathing is charged per ryokan, roughly ¥700-1,800 for adults (e.g. Ashina ¥1,000, Takinoyu ¥1,200, Toho ¥1,400/¥1,800 weekends, Nikkokan & Fushimi ¥700). Call ahead — day-use is refused on busy days.
Nearest station
Nishi-Wakamatsu Station

Today

¥1,800

Note

  • Open 24 hours (area — individual baths, shops and facilities keep their own hours)

How to get there

From Sendai Station · ~2h 21m by car

Tags

onsengeisha cultureAizu samurai

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