Yunokami Onsen Station

【Igniting the passion for travel at the thatched station】 The 'Yunokami Onsen Station' connects the winds of Edo and the scent of hot springs

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

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

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

• Guardian of living traditions: In the waiting room, a real irori is set up, with a bright fire welcoming travelers. This smoke is not only a practical wisdom that protects the thatch from insects and decay by smoking it but also a testament that traditions are still preserved by people's hands.
• Embraced by cherry blossoms and snow: In spring, magnificent cherry blossom trees bloom along the tracks, while in winter, the gently falling snow paints the thatched roofs 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 you can enjoy for free.

• Warmth of the spring: The continuously flowing hot spring water. 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 trip.

The sound of trains, 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?