【秘湯】福島~山形 県境を行く　ぬる湯と激熱を味わう紅葉三昧の秋旅　高湯・微温湯温泉 飯坂温泉　峠の力餅まで

【秘湯】福島~山形 県境を行く　ぬる湯と激熱を味わう紅葉三昧の秋旅　高湯・微温湯温泉 飯坂温泉　峠の力餅まで

Taking a breather in the steam , the wind blows through the autumn leaves on the way to Yamagata , a hidden hot spring. Traveling across the Fukushima-Yamagata border. PRODUCE | 8329 Channel ACTOR DIRECTOR PRODUCER Old Japanese Guys The one love trip across the Japan Japanese Hot Spring. Hello, this is “8329 Channel.” It’s November, and snow will soon fall in Iwate. Hot spring inns along the mountains are closing one after another, so this time we’re heading toward Fukushima. It’s been a while since my wife and dog were with me… We headed south on National Route 4, and along the way, we discovered an unbelievable place name… Right? Right! Wow, seriously? As usual, the road was narrow, and we came across Onishigai Hachiman Shrine! Yes, we found a place called Onishigai, and came here… Onishigai! No way… Wait, can I make it? Can I even back up? lol I’m either scraping the right or falling left lol. Will I make it back? Oh, we’ve arrived… Onishigai Village is the name of a real village that existed in southern Iwate Prefecture until 1875 (Meiji 8). It is now part of Ichinoseki City due to a merger of municipalities, but remnants of the village can be seen on electric poles and bus stops. It is said that it was called Onishigai because Sakanoue no Tamuramaro defeated Otakemaru and buried his body here. This is the shrine that bears the name Onishigai. It may not be conveyed in a video, but it has a unique atmosphere. I heard there is an Onishigai bus stop near this shrine, so I went to check it out. A local bus operated there until 2016. However, the route has now been discontinued and the bus is no longer running. In the waiting room, there are stamps and merchandise signs, and it seems to be a popular tourist spot for Demon Slayer fans. After spending the night in the car at Kunimi SA, we entered Fukushima City . I wanted to go to a famous restaurant that serves large portions, but I couldn’t eat enough, so I just took a look around… and arrived at the famous ginkgo avenue . Located at the foot of the Azuma mountain range, along the Arakawa River, it is a vast regional park covering an area of ​​100 hectares, with 116 ginkgo trees lined for 520 meters, all yellow. Moko is 13 years old, and if a dog’s age is converted into six times that of a human, that would make him 78 years old… His walking has slowed down considerably. Regional Park It was a very well-maintained park. From here, we climbed the mountain path to head for the secret hot spring. Bionyu Onsen, a 300-year-old inn 18km west of Fukushima city, at an altitude of 920m on Azuma Kofuji. We walked quite a bit along mountain roads that seem to see little traffic. After walking for a long time, the hot spring came into view. It is a place that I missed on my previous visit to Fukushima. Takayu Onsen is on the way to Azuma Skyline, and Bionyu Onsen is located in a different location. The two-story wooden guest room building is a location that looks like it came out of a good old movie. I confirmed by phone that day-trip bathing is possible. The current building was constructed throughout the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods, with the oldest building dating back to 1872. The buildings get older the further back you go, and it feels like you’re in a time machine. Rhododendrons are growing vigorously. There are many lukewarm hot springs across the country, including Bionyu Onsen, but Bionyu Onsen is known as the Yokozuna of the East in the Japan Lump Sum Ranking, and its efficacy has been proven. The source temperature is 31.8°C, and the water quality is acidic, iron (II, III)-containing, aluminum-sulfate. This hot spring has a high acidity of pH 2.9. The water is so beautiful, I was enchanted. The amount of hot water is so large, and the water is cooler than body temperature, so it puts less strain on the body and you can stay in it for as long as you like. Nikaido Ryokan, 11 Sakuramoto Onyu, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, 960-2151. TEL: 0245913173. After soaking in the warm water, I headed to Iizaka Onsen in search of a hot bath… Located a little way from Iizaka Onsen town, I decided to visit Motoyu Fujiya Ryokan, attracted by the exterior I saw online. Among the many modern inns in Anahara Onsen, this is the only one that retains its original form. It’s the only place where time seems to have stopped . I was a little worried about visiting because I had read blogs saying that reservations are required for day trips and that it’s not easy to get in, but I was welcomed in surprisingly easily. The spring water is slightly saline and slightly alkaline. The two types of baths are apparently at different temperatures, and according to the innkeeper, they are “quite hot,” so if they get too hot, you should fill them with water… Even so, the design is quite sophisticated, with the tiled bathtub and curved space showing the attention to detail from the time of construction , making you wonder if we’re really in the Reiwa era. The inn as a whole also has a sense of age, but it’s well-polished and neatly organized, and the water is excellent… Anahara Onsen, also known as Oku-Iizaka, has several fine inns, but among them is only one with a public bath. This public bath was built in 1986 by relocating another hot spring, and was formerly known as Tennoji-yu. I’ll pass today because I’ve already soaked in the hot springs at Fuji Ryokan, and will visit next time. We headed back to Iizaka Onsen, heading for a public bath we hadn’t explored yet. The first one was closed, apparently taking turns. The hot springs are located near Hachiman Shrine and Hachiman Temple, where the Kenka Matsuri festival is held every October, and the area is completely transformed into a festival atmosphere. I attended the festival last year, and was blown away by the sheer number of people and the incredible energy. The sheer intensity of the giant floats colliding is something you won’t find anywhere else. Our next stop was a hot spring perched on a hilltop, offering a panoramic view of the Fukushima Basin. Built in 1962, Daimon no Yu was named after the former site of Otori Castle’s main gate. This is said to be the hottest bath in Iizaka Onsen, boasting a source temperature of 68 degrees! It’s practically low-temperature cooking! Iizaka Public Baths ♨ The website Hot Water Rankings ranks it as the Yokozuna, with the highest risk rating . This is said to be the hottest bath in Iizaka Onsen, boasting a source temperature of 68 degrees! It’s practically low-temperature cooking! If you try hard enough, you can get in! I thought, “Is it okay ?” because locals were in there too, and I was just like everyone else, but when I went in, they didn’t let me in and kept pouring water in. Apparently, the temperature had risen since no one had been in for a long time , since the source temperature is 68 degrees! A local asked, “Is it okay?”, so I went in too. It was so hot I could only stand it for a few seconds. Normally, if you can endure it at first, you can stay in for a few minutes, but this place is on a whole different level, you’re truly a Yokozuna!! It was so hot, I was going in and out of the bath. Did you get in? Eh? I got in, but not at all. I couldn’t. I was told the water place was good, so I went in, but getting out was the worst! When I moved (hot) , I was in twice, for about 5 seconds (I was in) . 5 seconds? I went in more lol , I went in more lol. I finally realized how hot Iizaka is. If you think you can do it, give it a try! The lady said that this is the hottest place because the source is right here. It’s amazing how she insists on calling it an apartment building. The town of Iizaka is fascinating in many ways, and even just walking around is never boring. Sabakoyu, the symbol of Iizaka Onsen, is a charming, purely Japanese building that recreates the architectural style of the late Edo period. Last time, I was struggling with the hot water here! The water is also hot and refreshing. Many tourists are attracted by this exterior. It’s the perfect way to stay overnight at the nearby Horieya Ryokan , soak in the hot water here, and then finish off with a bowl of round dumplings from the nearby restaurant! Sabakoyu alkaline simple hot spring. The bath temperature is 47 degrees . Iizaka Onsen at night has a great atmosphere. I strolled around the hot spring town looking for round dumplings . There was already a line right after opening… As expected of a famous restaurant. We were able to get in within 10 minutes, with potato salad… My wife was so hungry she was a little excited! We ordered two round dumplings! Is that a bit too much? Wow, they have Denshu! Gyoza goes with alcohol! I’m driving so I can hold off on non-alcoholic drinks ! Ready ? Here it is? Here it is! This is insanely delicious! It may look greasy but it’s light and I could eat as many as I wanted. The stir-fried vegetables were also delicious with a nostalgic sauce flavor. It was quite a large portion but I ate it all. This place is really delicious. Mr. Abe was there too! It’s painful… but not painful? Not that much… (Not painful). On my way home, I stopped by the free entrance. I thought it was an exhibit of the home of a local dignitary, but it’s actually the Horikiri family, who contributed greatly to the development of Iizaka Town… There are photos of his visit to Italy , and even a photo of him when he was appointed ambassador to Italy. And this is Emperor Showa, right? He’s the governor of Kanagawa Prefecture , and the Fukuzawa Yukichi residence. Oh, really? Fukuzawa Yukichi, the face on the banknote. It’s a glimpse into the history of the Horikiri family, who contributed greatly to the development of Japan. Tonight, I’ll head back to Roadside Station Fukushima for a rest. Tomorrow, I’ll head west on National Route 13, then onto Prefectural Route 154, which gradually gets steeper. Ubayu Onsen is a hidden hot spring inn in a remote area. I’ll never forget the secret hot spring in the gorge where I accidentally wandered in with my father and soaked there. I stayed here last year, but it was pouring rain, so I’d like to soak again on a nice day! As expected, the roads here are incredible , getting gradually steeper. My first destination is Toge Station, home to the last ekiben stall in eastern Japan. To get to Toge Station and Ubayu Onsen, I turn off the prefectural road onto a side road. Is this the way to go? I wonder if I can do it in one go? The last time I came here, I was in a kei car, which was surprisingly easy to navigate, but this time I’m in a high-roof Caravan Wide Long, which is completely different… My line of sight is high, so I can see the valley floor well, and the fear is doubled. Once I leave the narrow mountain road, the view opens up, with a teahouse on the left and Toge Station in the distance. Good morning. Can I take some videos or photos? I already feel like a model. There are quite a few of them, the famous “Toge no Chikara Mochi” (Toge’s Power Mochi). It all began on the steep mountain pass that connected Fukushima and Yonezawa on the Ushu Yonezawa Kaido, a road once flourished as a route for Edo sankin-kotai (alternate attendance) commuters . The first generation ran a small teahouse on the pass, and even after he was sent to work on the railway, he continued to serve daifuku mochi to his fellow construction workers. Eventually, the railway opened, and the first Toge Stationmaster suggested that they start selling them on the street. They would raise their voices and reach out to the train window, 。 無事で出ます。 English: The tradition of selling mochi every day, the taste and spirit remain unchanged and continue to welcome travelers to this day. There are several trains a day and very few passengers get off at this station. It seems that sales are not flying off the pike, as there are times when sales are slow. Winter is coming and the snow deep in the mountains of Yamagata looks cold… The rice cake holders for the bento (rice cake) are quite heavy and unbalanced, which is a real pain. They said that they can’t change them because lighter plastic ones would ruin the atmosphere, which is a real problem. Since I’ve come all the way here, I’ll have breakfast here. You can also get the famous “Chikara Mochi” here, with a wide variety of flavors including natto, sesame, zunda, and walnut, and there is a menu item called “mixed mochi” which allows you to try all of these. In addition to mochi, they also have soba and udon, which I love. I also had mountain vegetable soba last time. The landlady from earlier brought this to me . Um, there is a woman selling mochi in that picture, right? (Landlady) Are you the model for that? Well , I guess that’s true . When I was really young , I was the only one there . Soba noodles with wild vegetables . Hot and delicious. Thank you for the meal . Thank you for being healthy . Apparently, it was made by the fifth-generation owner as a promotional activity for the mobile suit store. It’s quite well-made. It’s amazing that you can wear it. You can move around wearing this mobile suit. Next time, I’ll head even further inland from here, aiming for the “secret hot spring, Ubayu Onsen.” If you look up too much, you might not notice the oncoming car. The mountain road with its autumn leaves is beautiful, but the road after this is… 8329Channel How to Walk Japan

福島から山形の県境へ──
岩手県から徐々に南下して福島県を目指す旅
500ｍにも及ぶ銀杏並木や奇怪な名前のバス停など道中も楽しい
県境の山あいを抜け、歴史ある微温湯温泉、そして熱さ際立つ飯坂温泉へ。
ぬる湯でじっくり、激熱湯でシャキッと。温度の振れ幅が楽しい“温泉好き垂涎の秋旅”をお届けします。

道中は紅葉まっさかり。
山麓の森が燃えるように色づき、峠道の先に現れる茶屋では名物「峠の力餅」に舌鼓。
昔ながらの参勤交代の道を思わせる素朴な風景も、旅情をいっそう深めます。
東日本最後の駅の立ち売りは峠駅の晩秋に一層の美しさを加えていた

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01:41　鬼死骸神社
02:59　福島県あづま総合運動公園
03:59　微温湯温泉 旅館 二階堂
06:31　元湯 富士屋旅館
08:03　共同浴場 天王寺穴原湯
08:31　共同浴場 八幡の湯
09:08　共同浴場 大門の湯
11:14　飯坂温泉 共同浴場 鯖湖湯
12:04　餃子 照井 飯坂本店
13:53　旧堀切邸
15:09　朝 山形県境へ
16:45　峠 駅
18:59　峠の茶屋 力餅
21:15　エンディング