Ashinomaki Onsen

【The Great Cliff of Okawa, the Phantom Hidden Village】 The pulse and healing of the valley resonate at "Ashinomaki Onsen"

To the south of Aizuwakamatsu city, "Ashinomaki Onsen" appears as you progress through a deep valley. Once called the "Phantom Village" because it was beyond a pathless road, this place now welcomes visitors with overwhelming natural beauty as a representative hot spring of Aizu. The lights of the inn, clinging to the cliffs carved by the fierce flow of the Agagawa (Okawa), serve as a comforting guide for travelers.

■ The breathtaking "Cliff Panorama"

The greatest charm of Ashinomaki lies in the dynamic "vertical" landscape created by the mountains and rivers.

• Floating hot spring in the sky: From the open-air baths provided by many inns, you can see the emerald green Okawa below, and looking up, you can enjoy the fiery fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and the snow scenery like an ink painting in winter. Bathing in harmony with the sound of the river gives you a sense of immersion as if you are deeply embraced by nature.
• Healing hot spring with history: The hot spring, believed to have been discovered during the Heian period, has long been praised for its efficacy, soothing the fatigue of hurried pilgrims and warriors on their journeys.

■ "Warm hospitality" that brings smiles to travelers

In this land, despite the harshness of nature, a unique culture that warms the heart thrives.

• Beloved "Cat Station Master": At Ashinomaki Onsen Station, the gateway to the hot spring, past cat station masters welcome travelers. Their adorable figures and the affection of the local people symbolize the "kindness" that this hot spring area possesses.
• Aizu's blessings, the taste of the earth: Enjoying Aizu's local sake after a soak, along with mountain vegetables and river fish. The rich flavors nurtured by the harsh climate gently satisfy the five senses.

Listening to the voice of the wind caressing the rugged rock face, enveloped in steam, you can recharge your vitality for tomorrow. In this hidden place where Aizu's "quiet" and "movement" intersect, why not experience a special rest far away from everyday life?