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Tsuchiyu-Onsen official website provides a range of information for the besttrip.

Location

Where is Tsuchiyu Onsen

Tsuchiyu Onsen in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture.
It is located in the western part of Fukushima city, about 16km from Fukushima Station.
Enjoy beautiful flowers from spring to summer and colorful leaves in autumn.

Access to Tsuchiyu Onsen

Access to Tsuchiyu Onsen

  • Haneda Airport

    • Haneda Airport
    • Keikyu Airport Line (About 20min.)
    • Shinagawa Station
    • JR Yamanote Line (About 10min.)
    • Tokyo Station
    • Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen (About 90min.)
    • Fukushima Station
    • Tsuchiyu Bus (About 40min.)
    • Tsuchiyu Onsen
  • Narita Airport

    • Narita Airport
    • Keisei Skyliner (About 20min.)
    • Ueno Station
    • JR Yamanote Line (About 10min.)
    • Tokyo Station
    • Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen (About 90min.)
    • Fukushima Station
    • Tsuchiyu Bus (About 40min.)
    • Tsuchiyu Onsen
  • Sendai Airport

    • Sendai Airport
    • Sendai Airprt Transit (About 17min.)
    • Sendai Station
    • JR Yamabiko Shinkansen (About 22min.)
    • Fukushima Station
    • Tsuchiyu Bus (About 40min.)
    • Tsuchiyu Onsen

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Access to Tsuchiyu Onsen

Cherry Blossoms
&
Flowers

Flowers in Tsuchiyu bloom from Spring to Summer.
Please note that flowering season or flower condition is subject to change according to the weather or temperature of the year.

  • Cherry Blossoms in Tsuchiyu Cherry Blossoms in Tsuchiyu

    Cherry Blossoms in Tsuchiyu

    Cherry Blossoms in Tsuchiyu

    • Cherry Blossoms in Tsuchiyu

      Peak Period: mid to late April

      Place: Tsuchiyu Kaido Road

    • Cherry Blossoms on
      the bank of Arakawa River

      Peak Period: late April

      Place: Arakawa River

    • Weeping Cherry Trees at
      Taishi-Do Shrine

      Peak Period: late April to early May.

      Place: Taishido Shrine

  • Mizubasyo (Japanese Skunk Cabbage) Mizubasyo (Japanese Skunk Cabbage)

    Mizubasyo (Japanese Skunk Cabbage)

    Mizubasyo (Japanese Skunk Cabbage)

    • Mizubasyo in Nidanuma

    • Mizubasyo in Bikki-numa

    • Mizubasyo in the marsh at Tsuchiyu-Touge

    • Akebono Wetland

    • Kibokko-no-mori Forest

    • Peak Period: Between early April and mid-May

      Place: Nidanuma, Bikki-Numa, Tsuchiyu-touge, Akebono-Shitsugen Wetland, Kibokko-no-mori Forest

  • Dogtooth violets Dogtooth violets

    Dogtooth violets

    Dogtooth violets

    • Peak Period: Between mid April and mid May

      Place: Onuma, Menuma, Nidanuma

  • Mountain Azaleas Mountain Azaleas

    Mountain Azaleas

    Mountain Azaleas

    • Peak Period: Between mid to late May

      Place: Nidanuma, Bikkinuma, Tuschiyu-Touge Walking Trail

  • Lilium Rubellums Lilium Rubellums

    Lilium Rubellums

    Lilium Rubellums

    • Peak Period: From early to late June

      Place: Tsutsumigadaira

  • Water lilies Water lilies

    Water lilies

    Water lilies

    • Peak Period: From mid June to early September

      Place: Shounanko Bio Park

Sightseeing

  • Tohoku Safari Park

    Tohoku Safari Park

  • EBISU CIRCUIT

    EBISU CIRCUIT

  • Shiki No Sato Strawberry Picking

    Shiki No Sato Strawberry Picking

Attractions

There are many more to see and do around Tsuchiyu Hot Spring. Come visit us!

  • St.Anna’s Garden St.Anna’s Garden

    St.Anna’s Garden

    St.Anna’s Garden

    Visit Nishida Kokeshi Doll Memorial Hall, where a lot of Kokeshi dolls are displayed, and shopping at miscellaneous goods shop, and local beer hall.

    Official site

    kokeshi

  • Minka-en Minka-en

    Minka-en

    Minka-en

    The houses and traditional equipment are not only cultural assets but those of our descendants. It is important to preserve our past.

    PDF

  • Kokeshi Dolls Kokeshi Dolls

    Kokeshi Dolls

    Kokeshi Dolls

    Tuschiyu Onsen is one of the renowned Kokeshi dolls' villages in Japan. By holding kokeshi dolls in your hands, you will be fascinated by their mellow and warm look on their faces. We provide a workshop where you can experience painting on a Kokeshi doll by yourselves at Matsuya Products Shop or Asahi Photo Studio Gallery.

    Contact us Matsuya Products Shop 024-595-2156
    Asahi Photo Studio Gallery 024-595-2101
  • Onuma and Menuma Onuma and Menuma

    Onuma and Menuma

    Onuma and Menuma

    Both ponds were created by a dry avalanche in the highland. The walking trail from Onuma through Nidanuma to Menuma is a very popular hiking destination especially in verdurous early summer and magnificently colored autumn.

  • Omoi-no-Taki Falls Omoi-no-Taki Falls

    Omoi-no-Taki Falls

    Omoi-no-Taki Falls

    There is a legend associated with the waterfalls about a tragic love story of a young warrior and a princess at the fall of Aizu-jo Castle. Two strings of waterfalls are united into one and keep falling sonorously creating a beautiful contrast with the surrounding greenery.

  • Tsutsujiyama (Azalea Hill) Tsutsujiyama (Azalea Hill)

    Tsutsujiyama (Azalea Hill)

    Tsutsujiyama (Azalea Hill)

    Wild azaleas have long been growing gregariously on the hill at the entrance to Menuma. The hill was worked on so that azaleas could bear large blossoms; and thus, it became known as Tsutsujiyama. The entire hill becomes pale pink during the peak period. You can also enjoy the magnificent view of Menuma below.

  • Shotoku Taishido Shotoku Taishido

    Shotoku Taishido

    Shotoku Taishido

    Shotoku Taishido Shrie, which is dedicated to Prince Shotoku, stands on a hill looking down the tourist section of Tsuchiyu Onsen. Follow the gentle sloping stone steps and feel your spirit soothed in a unique Japanese environment with venerable buildings, moss-covered stone pavements, and stone lanterns surrounded by trees.

  • Yakushi Kokeshido Yakushi Kokeshido

    Yakushi Kokeshido

    Yakushi Kokeshido

    Yakushi Kokeshido Shrine is further up the stone steps from Taishido Shrine. Tsuchiyu is one of three major production sites of Kokeshi Dolls in Japan. This shrine is dedicated to Koretaka Shinno who is said to be the father of woodcraft, Yakushi Nyorai, a Buddhist deity who is able to cure all illnesses, and Tsuchiyu Kokeshi Dolls.

Model Course

  • Burari hot spring
    town walk
  • Onuma and Menuma Lakes
    hiking course
  • Walk around the
    Maku Falls
  • Fukushima round trip

    Model Course 1
    Burari hot spring
    town walk

    This is a course that goes around the Tsuchiyu Onsen town.

    This is a course that goes around the Tsuchiyu Onsen town.

    Required timeAbout 1 hour ~
    DistanceAbout 1.5km by foot
    EquipmentYou can use geta (traditional Japanese footwear)♪

    Since it takes about an hour on foot, you can enjoy a walk in the town entirely.
    You can take a walk at your own pace while taking a snack break or footbath time along the way, as well as visiting the highlights of the hot spring town.

    Route

    • START

      Yumebutai

    • Viewpoint

      Observation plaza

    • Photo point

      Giant kokeshi doll

    • Highlight

      Historic site Rokujizo

    • Viewpoimt

      Waterfall suspension bridge

    • Recommended

      Waterfront park
      footbath “Tsuchiyukko”

    • Highlight

      Shoutoku Prince Temple

    • Highligh

      Yakushi Kokeshi Temple

    • Yummy

      Nakaya`s store

    • Recommended

      Yurakuza

    • Yummy

      Café Moriyama

    • Highligh

      Kumano Shrine

    • Highligh

      Empress Masako’s poem inscription

    • Yummy

      Restaurant

    • GOAL

      Yumebutai

    Route

    • by foot
    • START

      Yumebutai

      Yumebutai

      There are presented thousands of Kokeshi dolls from all 6 prefectures of Tohoku region.
      Here are also “Kokeshi painting experience” room and observation plaza.

    • Observation plaza

      展望台

      From here you can take a look on the wonderful landscape of the whole Tsuchiyu Onsen town.
      In a clear weather you can also see the Minowa Mountain.

    • Giant kokeshi doll

      巨大こけし

      Here is situated one of three giant Tsuchiyu kokeshi dolls. It reaches 3 meters in height and weighs about 500 kg.
      In front of it is the “Kokeshi doll face panel”, which is a popular hidden photo point.

    • Historic site Rokujizo

      Rokujizo

      It dedicated to Six Jizou who save people from the suffering of Rokudo. This monument was excavated by accident in 1972, after it was buried in the difficulty separation of Shinto from Buddhism. Opening ceremony was held in 1988 and it has become a new Rokujizo.。

    • Waterfall suspension bridge

      Waterfall suspension bridge

      This place is a healing point with plenty of negative ions, overlooking the beauty of valley of the Higashikarasu river – tributary of river Arakawa. There is erosion control dam in the back, and you can see the “Tsuchyu Onsen Higashikarasugawa Small Hydroelectric Power Plant” that uses the difference in elevation. It has been generating electricity since March 2015.

    • Waterfront park footbath “Tsuchiyukko”

      Waterfront park footbath “Tsuchiyukko”

      You can enjoy a footbath while listening to the river's murmurs at “Tsuchiyukko” in the waterfront park along the Higashikarasu River. You can get cooling there during the hot summer.

    • Shoutoku Prince Temple

      Shoutoku Prince Temple

      The current building was rebuilt in 1726. Inside the hall is a statue of Prince Shoutoku, a folk cultural property designated by Fukushima City.

    • Yakushi Kokeshi Temple

      Yakushi Kokeshi Temple

      Yakushi Temple is dedicated to the Buddha of healing and medicine. It was devastated by the great flood in 1913, and then reconstructed in 1974 by the founder of the woodwork industry, closely related to making kokeshi dolls. It was rebuilt as a Yakushi Kokeshi Temple.

    • Nakaya’s confectionary store

      •	Nakaya’s confectionary store

      This store is famous with traditional hot springs sweets called “manju”. A new product Dorayaki with different flavours is also very popular. Sold out attention!:)

      Business hours8:30~17:00
      Regular holidayThursday

    • Yurakuza (Tourism Association)

      Yurakuza

      On the 1st floor of the Tourism Association building discount tickets to hot springs are on sale. There are also a shop and restaurant.

    • Café Moriyama

      Café Moriyama

      "Yuan pudding" was born from the famous hot spring egg. Several types of pudding made with seasonal fruits are on sale. It is also a dog café, where you can came with your pet.

    • Kumano Shrine

      Kumano Shrine

      The main shrine was dedicated to the guardian deity of the mountain and has been the object of the faith of the Tsuchiyu townsfolk who were engaged in forestry. It is a scenic spot called Tsuchiyu Hakkei. There are 8 spots in the hot spring town, and Kumano Shrine is one of them.

    • Empress Masako’s poem inscription

      inscription

      In 2012 on the annual event “Kyuchu Utakai Hajime” Empress Masako red the tanka poem dedicated to the flower Mizubasho (Japanese skunk cabbage), which she did saw during her visit of Tsuchiyu in 1996.

    • Recommended lunchtime

      lunchtime

      There are plenty restaurants in Tsuchiyu, where you can have a delicious meal.

      Click here to watch a list of Tsuchiyu restaurants→

    • GOAL

      Yumebutai

      Yumebutai

      It was a great walk! We would be happy to see you again!

    Model Course 2
    Onuma and Menuma
    Lakes hiking course

    春は花、秋は紅葉を楽しめる、四季を感じるハイキングコースです。

    Enjoy the spring blossoming and autumn colorful leaves, feel the loveliness all of the four seasons during this course.

    Distanceabout3.5 hours
    Distanceabout 7 km
    Equipmentsuitable footwear for hiking, cold protection, rain gear, hat

    You can enjoy this hiking course at any time of the year, whether it would be a spring flowers or an autumn leaves. This is a great idea to refresh your body and mind by long hiking journey through 3 lakes with fascinating scenery viewing.

    Route

    • START

      Departure at 9:00 from the Nidanuma Parking Lot

    • Viewpoint

      Onuma lake

    • Viewpoint

      Nidanuma lake

    • Viewpoint

      Waterfall of Memories

    • Viewpoint

      Menuma lake

    • Photo point

      Azalea Mountain Park

    • Nidanuma Parking Lot Arrival at 12:30

    • Yummy

      Restaurant Hisago

    • GOAL

      Get discounted bath ticketsin front of the Tourism Association

    Route

    • by foot
    • by car
    • Nidanuma Parking Lot

      departure at 9:00!
      You’re welcome!

    • Onuma lake

      Onuma lake

      Forest is visible from the lakeshore. In autumn, you can feast your eyes on the scenery where the lake surface reflects the forest in the fall colors.

    • Nidanuma lake’s

      Nidanuma lake’s

      In the vicinity of Nidanuma, you can find cluster of the Mizubasho and Katakuri flowers (Mid-April to early May).

    • Waterfall of Memories

      Waterfall of Memories

      Waterfall of Memories is awaiting for you. It is a place where are hidden the secret story of a princess and a young warrior. A cool breeze blows through and serves as a break point for exploring the dark green forest.

    • Menuma lake

      Menuma lake

      Menuma lake is situated in 600m from the Waterfall of Memories. Some visitors come with a canoe in the spring, starting with the cherry and katakuri blossoms in April. You can enjoy the autumn leaves, the winter snow scene and the changing seasons.

    • Azalea Park

      Azalea Park

      From mid-May to late May, thousands of blossoming azaleas are filling the mountains. From the park, you can see the Menuma lake and Azuma mountain range.

    • Nidanuma Parking Lot

      departure is around 12:30

    • Restaurant Hisago

      Restaurant Hisago

      10 minutes from Nidanuma Parking Lot.
      The most popular item is "Yoshibari soba"! Freshly cooked buckwheat noodles made by the master is reputed to be a fragrant rich-tasted soba noodle.

      Business hours11:30~14:00
      Regular holidayThursday

    • GOAL

      Tsuchiyu Onsen Tourism Association

      Tsuchiyu Onsen Tourism Association

      Discount bathing tickets are on sale at the Tourism Association building. After hiking & lunch, take a classic hot spring bath! Let's heal your body with the warmth of the hot springs at the end of your trip.
      * The availability of bathing varies depending on the day. Please contact the reception.

    Model Course 3
    Walk around the
    Maku Falls

    This course goes around the power spot of healing at an altitude of 1,300m.

    This course goes around the power spot of healing at an altitude of 1,300m.

    Required timeabout 1 hour (Departing from Makukawa Onsen)
    Distanceabout 2km by foot
    Equipmentsuitable footwear for hiking, backpack, rain gear, bath towel

    A majestic Maku Falls appears in front of the esplanade surrounded by plenty of green vegetation. When divine sunshine flow in the glade, you will feel the whole power of this place. After a walk, refresh yourself in the pure white sulfur spring! How about a healing trip to the Tsuchiyu Onsen village?Note: The esplanade is closed from mid-November to early April.

    Route

    • START

      Fukushima West Interchange IC
      Departure
      at 9:00 (by car)

    • Makukawa Onsen
      joint parking lot

    • Viewpoint

      Maku Falls esplanade
      balance bridge

    • Viewpoint

      Maku Falls

    • Arrive at the Makukawa Onsen
      joint parking lot
      around 11:00

    • Take a bath

      Makukawa Onsen

    • Recommended

      Tsuchiyu road station

    • GOAL

      Arrive at the Fukushima West Interchange IC around 15:00

    Route

    • by foot
    • by car
    • START

      Fukushima West Interchange IC

      Departure at 9:00
      Let’s go!

    • Makukawa Onsen joint parking lot

      It is free of charge.

    • Maku Falls esplanade balance bridge

      Maku Falls

      It is a small bridge located in the area surrounded by the beech primeval forest. You can feel the loveliness of untouched nature.

    • Maku Falls

      Maku Falls

      Water falls from a height of 30m. It’s looking fantastic when rainbow appears.

    • Makukawa Onsen joint parking lot

      It is free of charge.

    • Makukawa Onsen ”Mitoya Ryokan”

      幕川温泉「水戸屋旅館」

      This is a sulfur hot spring ryokan includes two open springs, four open-air baths, two indoor baths, an open-air bath which is 800 years old, and a cloudy mountain stream open-air bath.
      *Price: 500 yen per person
      *Closed during winter season from mid-November to mid-April

    • Makukawa Onsen “Yoshikurayua Ryokan”

      幕川温泉「吉倉屋旅館」

      The indoor bath is made of Japanese cypress and effective for healing neuralgia and gastrointestinal diseases. Take a rest in the open-air bath with a view of the beech forest.
      *Price: 500 yen per person
      *Closed during winter season from mid-November to mid-April

    • Tsuchiyu road station

      Tsuchiyu road station

      This is the first road station opened in Fukushima Prefecture. Overlooking the Azuma mountain range, this is a spot for drivers to relax. In recent years, it has become a mecca for many drivers.
      Discount bathing tickets are also on sale.

    • GOAL

      Arrive at the Fukushima West Interchange IC

      1around 15:00
      We did a great job! Thank you! We’d be glad to see you again!

    Model Course 4
    Fukushima round trip

    Enjoy the charm of Fukushima while driving the Fruit Line and Bandai Azuma Skyline

    Enjoy the charm of Fukushima while driving the Fruit Line and Bandai Azuma Skyline

    Required time2 days and 1 night
    Distanceabout 70km by car
    Equipmentsuitable clothing for season

    This is one of the courses which definitely recommended during your visit to Fukushima. Hunting fruit in the tourist orchards (cherries, peaches, pears, grapes, apples), tour on the hot springs Takayu and Tsuchiyu which are hidden in white clouds of steam, Bandai Azuma skyline drive running in the mountains and the charm of Fukushima anytime from spring to autumn. You’ll get the full experience of being in Fukushima! Note: The Bandai Azuma Skyline is closed from mid-November to early April.

    1st day route

    • START

      Fukushima West Interchange
      IC Departure
      at 9:00

    • Recommended

      Fruit picking

    • Viewpoint

      Bandai Azuma Skyline

    • Viewpoint

      Azuma Kofuji Mountain

    • Recommended

      Lunch in the Joudodaira Rest House

    • Recommended

      Tsuchiyu road station

    • Photo point

      Shonan lake’s biopark

    • Tsuchiyu Onsen
      (night stay)

    2nd day route

    • Recommended

      Village of the Four Seasons (Kokeshi painting experience)

    • Recommended

      Anna’s garden

    • Recommended

      Azuma store

    • GOAL

      Arrive at the Fukushima West Interchange IC around 15:00

    Day 1

    • by foot
    • by car

    Day 1

    • START

      Fukushima West Interchange IC

      9:00 departure! Let’s go!
      * Via the fruit line.

    • Fruit picking

      果物狩り

      There are orchards such as cherry, peach, and pear along Fukushima Prefectural Route 5, commonly known as “Fruit Line”, where you can experience picking of seasonal fruits from June to November. Harvested fruits are available on the spot.

    • Bandai Azuma Skyline

      磐梯吾妻スカイライン

      A road that runs through the sky, with a total length about 29km and a maximum altitude of 1,622m, linking Takayu Onsen and Tsuchiyu Pass. The landscape of whole Fukushima city spreads out before your eyes. It has been selected as one of the 100 best roads in Japan and offers a variety of scenery from the “Snow Corridor” in spring to the autumn leaves.

    • Azuma Kofuji Mt.

      吾妻小富士

      When the peach blossoms starting bloom in the Fukushima City, a residual snow image of a “seeding rabbit” appears on a mountain surface. It is a signal that spring has come. When shape of the rabbit’s ears becomes clearer, it means that you’re able to feel all charms of the mountain climbing.
      Note: The Bandai Azuma Skyline is closed from mid-November to early April.

    • Joudodaira Rest House

      浄土平レストハウス

      An astronomical observatory and esplanade at the mountain sightseeing based in the middle of the Bandai Azuma Skyline.
      You can enjoy special products from Fukushima and special menu made with seasonal ingredients.

    • Tsuchiyu road station

      Tsuchiyu road station

      First opened road station in the Fukushima Prefecture. It is located at the junction between Tsuchiyu pass (in direction of Inawashiro) and Dake Onsen (in direction of Nihonmatsu).
      From the observation deck, you can see the deep green that spreads out at the foot of Mt. Adatara.

    • Shonan lake’s biopark

      Shonan lake’s biopark

      This lake, full of water lilies and various species of dragonflies, is associated with paintings of the famous French artist Monet. It was a prefectural skate rink until the Showa 40's, but in recent years it has been protected and now is popular as a park where you can feast your eyes on the water flowers and insects.

    Day 2

    Day 2

    • Village of the Four Seasons

      Village of the Four Seasons

      It is a rural park about 8ha area, covered with a garment of green grass. You can enjoy seasonal landscapes and traditional craft experiences between the blooming flowerbeds. Above all, the kokeshi painting experience allows you to take home your own designed kokeshi doll, produced under the guidance of an handicraftsman.
      Click here to learn more about Kokeshi painting→

    • Anna’s Garden

      Anna’s Garden

      You can visit the Nishida Kokeshi Memorial Museum, where are displayed plenty of different kokeshi dolls. Also you can enjoy shopping in the souvenir store and taste refreshing cold beer in the craft beer hall.

    • Azuma Store

      Azuma Store

      This shop directly managed by JA Fukushima Mirai. It is a lively agricultural fair where fresh local vegetables and fruits are lined up. You can purchase special local products at the direct sales offices, so you can buy them freshly and at a great price.

    • GOAL

      Arrive at the Fukushima West Interchange IC

      1around 15:00
      We did a great job! Thank you! We’d be glad to see you again!

Onsen

Enjoy your relaxing time in a hot spring bath overlooking a vast view of nature and mountains in Tsuchiya-Onsen

Footbaths

Footbaths

“Tsuchiyukko”,“Tsuki-no-Yubuje”,“Kajika-no-yu”,and “Kiboko-no-yu”

“Tsuchiyukko” footbath is located inside the Higashi Karasugawa Shinsui Koen Park, which is about a two minute walk from Tsuchiyu Tourism Association building.“Tsuki-no-Yubuje” footbath is at the foot of Tsuki-no-yu-hashi Bridge and “Kajika-no-yu” footbath at the foot of Arakawa-o-hashi Bridge with a Kokeshi Doll Standing on each side, respectively.
Enjoy the footbaths listening to the sound of a stream and rustle of trees. It is very relaxing. You can relax and spend some time at arbor-type footbaths.

Footbaths

Tsuchiyu Onsen Public Bath

Tsuchiyu Onsen Public Bath

In Tsuchiyu Onsen, this is a public bath.
Nakanoyu.

Tsuchiyu Onsen Public Bath

Accommodations in Tsuchiyu

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