Iizaka Onsen: A Hot Spring Town Tour via the Ii-den Railway with Disk Gyoza
From Fukushima Station, ride the Fukushima Kōtsū Iizaka Line, nicknamed 'Ii-den,' for about 25 minutes to the hot spring town stroll through Iizaka Onsen, counted among the three famous hot springs of Ōshū. Enjoy the view from Jūkō Bridge (十綱橋), the symbol spanning the Suriagami River, then take a relaxing dip in the free foot bath at the former Horikiri residence, which opens the manor of a wealthy merchant. Visit Iizaka Hachiman Shrine (飯坂八幡神社), the guardian shrine of the hot spring town that the poet Matsuo Bashō is said to have visited, and finish with piping-hot disk gyoza, Fukushima's specialty, at the renowned restaurant 'Gyoza no Terui' (餃子の照井). Stroll leisurely and immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of hot water vapor and steam. A perfect day for couples and spouses who love strolling through hot spring districts.
Schedule
Arrive at the terminal station of 'Ii-den,' start your journey at the Matsuo Bashō statue and hot spring town map in front of the station
From an iron arch bridge spanning the Suriagami River gorge, the symbol of the hot spring town, take in a panoramic view of the river landscape
Tour the manor of the wealthy merchant Horikiri family, relax in the free foot bath while gazing at the garden
Pay respects at Iizaka Hachiman Shrine (飯坂八幡神社), the guardian shrine known for its 'fighting festival'
At a renowned shop for disk gyoza, Fukushima's specialty, enjoy piping-hot gyoza tightly arranged in a circle in an iron pan
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