Published date: March 18, 2025
A Special Experience in Aizuwakamatsu!
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Experience of the stay
I accumulated HafH coins and boldly stayed at Okawa-so, a place I had wanted to visit for a long time.
At the entrance, I was greeted with a live Shamisen performance 🎶
The room was spacious and comfortable.
The main attractions are, of course, the hot springs ♨️ and dinner.
There are two hot spring areas: the main large bath and a cypress bath located in a small hut by the river a bit down the stairs (I couldn't take a photo of the hot springs, so please check the HafH facility guide).
Dinner was a Japanese course meal, rivaling the luxury of the best dishes I’ve had.
There was so much food that I couldn’t finish it, so please go with an empty stomach.
Experiences during the trip
I wanted to ride the Tadami Line, but since the forecast predicted cloudy skies and possibly snow, I thought I wouldn’t be able to see the scenic views from the viewpoints, so I saved it for next time.
I visited the long-established ‘Suzuyoshi’ known for Aizu lacquerware.
I was able to see many exhibits for free.
All the artworks were wonderful, and I experienced the greatness of history and traditional culture.
As a souvenir of my trip, I purchased a pair of Aizu lacquer chopsticks.
I also ate Katsudon at a popular restaurant known for sauce-katsudon.
On my way back, I stopped by ‘Tenkyokaku’ located by the shore of Lake Inawashiro.
It was the villa of Prince Arisugawa Yoshihiro, and later named by Emperor Taisho, it has become an important cultural property of the country.