Ashinomaki Onsen Station

Ashinomaki Onsen Station

A station located near Ashinomaki Onsen. A cat named Basu from Ashinomaki Onsen was appointed Honorary Stationmaster in April 2008. The current station attendant cat is called Sakura. Souvenirs such as key chains featuring the stationmaster cats are sold inside the station.

Please note that, in order to ensure its wellbeing, it is forbidden to take photos of the station attendant cat. Thank you for your understanding.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttp://ashinomakionseneki.com/index.html(Japanese)
Contact

Ashinomaki Onsen Station

(+81) 242-92-3776

ParkingAvailable
Access Details
AccessKashu Otomachi, Kamimiyori, Aizu-Wakamatasu City, Fukushima Pref. 969-5122
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Getting there

By Car: 30 min from Aizuwakamatsu I.C. exit off the Ban-etsu Expressway

By Train: It takes 25 min from Aizuwakamatsu Station to Ashinomaki-Onsen Station via the JR Tadami Line

Useful Links

Ashinomaki Onsen

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Ashinomaki Snow Park

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