Yumoto, Iwaki, Fukushima
Yumoto is a town that have developed as a stage town, and the name means “hot is gushing”. Iwaki Yumoto onsen is one of the oldest onsens in Japan. There are many ryokans, Japanese traditional hotels, and Spa resort Hawaiians near the station. Yumoto is situated in Iwaki, a designated “core city”. Iwaki is also one of the growing number of hiragana cities in Japan. Iwaki is well-known as one of the most comfortable areas in Japan because it is situated in a temperate climate zone and has a moderate climate.
The hot spring in Yumoto is a tourist attraction that is known for their natural surroundings and nature induced hot springs. This is why every Ryokan in that area comes with a hot spring facility – accommodation in Yumoto is not a problem at all. The lake is a picturesque view out of a water painting. Up on the northern tip of the lake, the water is naturally warm. And as the lake flows, it falls down a steep cliff of 70 meters high called the Yudaki waterfall. Yudaki means hot waterfall but neither the waterfall or lake near it is warm. I suppose it’s just a name.
But Yumoto is easily one of the nicest place to visit in Japan.
More info: Japan Guide
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