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Kashu Otomachi Kamimiyori, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima 969-5122, Japan
What other travelers are saying about Ashinomaki Onsen Station
The cat (Sakura) is cute but the tourist experience is kinda dull. It is not possible to take pictures of the cat or with the cat due to a previous flash photography incident, so they just banned the whole thing. And the cat is not freely roaming the place like advertised on TV channels or from YouTube creators. He only sit at his designated office, at a distance from the visitor.
There are a lot of pricey cat themed merchandise inside the station.
A station worth exploring. They converted the entire station into a cat Mecca, with cafe, merchandise all dedicated to cat. The station master is also a cat, really cool to see the attention to details!
I was here early to catch the staff cleaning and keeping the space spotless, their dedication and culture is one that every country can learn from!
The human staff were friendly and helpful. My elderly mother wanted to look at the cat, but a young woman was standing at the viewing window for a long time so we couldn't get a chance. We traveled a long way to see it, so I wish the station staff would have said something.
Take the Aizu Railway Aizu Line from Nishi-Wakamatsu Station. The journey takes 30 to 40 minutes and costs 600 to 800 yen one-way. Trains run one to two times per hour.
Yes. Most ryokan offer day-use bathing within 5 to 15 minutes walk from the station. Fees typically range from 500 to 1,000 yen per person.
The springs are alkaline and are traditionally used for treating skin conditions and muscle aches.
The area has limited commercial facilities. Most visitors eat at their ryokan. A few small shops exist in the village.
Yes, but plan carefully due to limited train frequency. Allow 2 to 3 hours minimum and check return train schedules upon arrival.
