Yunokami Onsen Station

【A station with thatched roof igniting the passion for travel】 'Yunokami Onsen Station' connects the winds of Edo and the scent of hot springs

The gateway to Shimogo Town, the Aizu Railway's 'Yunokami Onsen Station'. As you step onto the platform, you are greeted by a heavy thatched-roof station building that overturns the concept of a modern station. This station, adorned with the charm of Edo, fitting for the entrance to Ouchi-juku, has been selected as one of the top 100 stations in Tohoku, shining as a 'travel destination' where visiting itself becomes the purpose.

■ The nostalgic 'waiting room' beckoned by the smoke of the irori

As you open the station's door, the faint scent of burning firewood tickles your nose.

• Guardians of living tradition: In the waiting room, a real irori is set up, with a bright fire welcoming travelers. This smoke is a practical wisdom that protects the thatch from insects and decay, and it is a testament that the tradition is still preserved by the hands of the people.
• Embraced by cherry blossoms and snow: In spring, magnificent cherry blossom trees bloom along the tracks, while in winter, the gently falling snow covers the thatched roof in white. The seasonal railway scenery continues to captivate many railway enthusiasts and photographers.

■ 'Parent and Child Jizo's Hot Spring' that releases travel fatigue

Right next to the station building, there is a foot bath that can be enjoyed for free.

• The warmth of the spring: The hot spring flows abundantly. While waiting for the train, warming your feet under the watchful eyes of the Parent and Child Jizo will deepen and warm the memories of your Aizu journey.

The sound of the train, the crackling of the irori, and the flowing sound of the hot spring. At this station where the charm of Edo intersects with modern travel, why not take a 'mental stop' and shed your daily routine?