Higashiyama Onsen

Higashiyama Onsen in the fall

Higashiyama Onsen locates in southwestern Fukushima prefecture, and is a hot spring town rich in history and nature. The hot springs has a history of about 1,300 years, and is said to be found by the Buddhist monk Gyoki. During the Edo Period (1603 – 1867), Higashiyama Onsen served as a toji, or as a medical bath for curing illnesses. The waters are not too high in viscosity, and said be good for those with high blood pressure. In the summer, events such as the Oyukake Festival and the Higashiyama Bon-Odori are held. In the winter, you can enjoy bathing outside in the snow.

Basic Information

Address
110 Yumoto-takinoyu, Higashiyama-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu-shi, Fukushima
Phone
0242-27-7051
Hours
Varies by facility
Closed
Varies by Facility
Fee
Varies by facility

Access

  • FromAizu-Wakamatsu Station (JR Banetsu West Line, Tadami Line and Aizu Railway Aizu Line)
    【Aizu-Wakamatsu Sta.】AIzu Bus / for Tsurugajo-iriguchi
    →【Higashiyama-onsen-iriguchi】

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