Inawashiro Town

The fourth largest lake in Japan.
Also known as "Tenkyoko", it is famous for its beauty that reflects the sky like a mirror. In summer, it is bustling with lake bathing, and in winter, it attracts swans.
 

Founded in 1675, "Tsuchizu Shrine" enshrines the successive lords of the Aizu domain. The original shrine building was lost during the Boshin War, but it was rebuilt in 1880 and has nearly 400 years of history.
It is considered the god of children and success, with benefits including the fulfillment of wishes, academic success, and career advancement. It is especially popular among families for children's academic achievements. 

The birthplace and museum of bacteriologist "Hideyo Noguchi" from Inawashiro Town.
You can learn about his achievements and personality, making it a notable educational tourist destination.
It is a learning spot that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
 

In 1907, His Highness Prince Arisugawa Yoshihito praised the beauty of the scenery by Lake Inawashiro and built it as a detached villa. Designed in the Renaissance style, it features 26 marble mantels, chandeliers in each room, and circular decorative paintings on the ceilings, with variations in design depending on the room.

In the year Meiji 19 (1886), it was integrated (revived) as "Inawashiro Thirty-Three Kannon" to pray for abundant harvests, prosperity of descendants, and the flourishing of the family.
Similar to the pilgrimage to the Thirty-Three Kannon in Aizu, a hall was built in the region to prevent a large amount of funds from flowing outside the area, establishing a policy to enhance the faith of the people and develop resources and labor within the region.
 

Inawashiro's soba uses flavorful buckwheat flour grown in the spring water of Mount Bandai, characterized by its fine noodles and elegant taste. Additionally, fragrant country soba made with black skins and seeds is also offered. 
Certified shop for "Inawashiro Ten no Ka"
There are many certified shops where you can enjoy freshly milled, freshly made, and freshly boiled soba using the local Inawashiro indigenous variety "Inawashiro Ten no Ka," and we will guide you according to your preferences.

The consumption of horse meat spread in Fukushima around the time of the Boshin War. It is said to have started with feeding horse meat to the injured, and it became popular in the Aizu region as a valuable source of protein. It is characterized by being eaten with "karashi miso."

We have gathered handmade glass products from around the world, showcasing a carefully selected collection of 25,000 items, including directly imported goods from various countries and original products.
On the premises, you can enjoy Inawashiro craft beer, which has won the gold medal at the International Beer Awards, at the Inawashiro Craft Beer Hall, and there is also the Inawashiro Sweets Hall, which collects local famous sweets. There are plenty of facilities full of fun.
Enjoyable experiences are possible for parents and children together.

① Etching glass experience ② Easy bracelet making ③ Snow globe making ④ Torpedo bead production, etc.

This hot spring area is characterized by its strongly acidic flowing source. It is drawn from the foothills of Mount Adatara and boasts a rich supply of hot water. 

There are many unique hot spring inns such as the Bandai Meiyu Resort Bonari no Mori, the strongly acidic medicinal hot spring Hirasawaya Ryokan, and Bandai Nishimuraya.