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Iizaka Onsen
飯坂温泉Fukushima · Tohoku
One of Japan's oldest hot spring towns (2,000+ year legendary origin, historically one of the three ancient hot springs of Ōshū alongside Naruko and Akiu). Nine public bathhouses remain active, including Sabako-yu, visited by Matsuo Bashō in 1689 and still one of Japan's oldest working community baths.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Nearest station
- Iizaka Onsen Station (Fukushima Kōtsū Iizaka Line)
How to get there
~25 min from Fukushima Station via the Iizaka Line local train direct to Iizaka Onsen Station.
Tags
onsenhistoric
Location
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