Inawashiro
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Inawashiro (猪苗代町) is a town in Fukushima, Japan. It lies by the namesake lake, Japan's fourth largest, with beach resorts, swimming, camping and boating. The JR Banetsu Line runs through Inawashiro with 6 stations within the town: Joko, Inawashiro-kohan, Sekito, Kawageta, Inawashiro, and Okinashima. The ride from Aizu-Wakamatsu by JR East takes an hour.
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Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe JR Banetsu Line runs through Inawashiro with 6 stations within the town: Joko, Inawashiro-kohan, Sekito, Kawageta, Inawashiro, and Okinashima. The ride from Aizu-Wakamatsu by JR East takes an hour. None of Inawashiro's main sites are close enough to the station to walk, so if you are arriving by train, taking a taxi or bus is the best option. From Inawashiro Station, Aizu Bushas 3 buses per day to the Noguchi Museum, 6-8 buses per day to Goshikinuma, and 4-6 buses per day to Nakanosawa Onsen. If you're staying at one of the ryokan or hotels, check to see if they offer shuttle service for guests. Inawashiro is a popular ski resort town in the winter. It also has beach resorts around the lake, swimming, camping and boating. Nakanosawa Kokeshi are the most popular souvenir found in the Nakanosawa Onsen area....
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Getting Around
None of Inawashiro's main sites are close enough to the station to walk, so if you are arriving by train, taking a taxi or bus is the best option. From Inawashiro Station, Aizu Bushas 3 buses per day to the Noguchi Museum, 6-8 buses per day to Goshikinuma, and 4-6 buses per day to Nakanosawa Onsen. If you're staying at one of the ryokan or hotels, check to see if they offer shuttle service for guests. Inawashiro is a popular ski resort town in the winter. It also has beach resorts around the lake, swimming, camping and boating. Nakanosawa Kokeshi are the most popular souvenir found in the Nakanosawa Onsen area.
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Nakanosawa Kokeshi are the most popular souvenir found in the Nakanosawa Onsen area.
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Glimpses of Inawashiro
wind turbines on green mountain under gray cloudy sky
a winding road in the middle of a mountain range
an aerial view of a snow covered mountain
a pink flowered tree with a mountain in the background
a river running through a lush green field
a river running through a lush green field
a train track running through a rural countryside
a group of people stand under umbrellas
a close up of a wave on the beach
a view of a body of water with mountains in the background
wind turbines on green mountain under gray cloudy sky
a winding road in the middle of a mountain range
an aerial view of a snow covered mountain