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野口英世記念館
A bacteriologist who is credited with discovering the agent that causes syphillis and doing research that led to the creation of a yellow fever vaccine. His childhood home, where he suffered burns that led him to pursue a medical career, is located on-site. Along with learning about Noguchi, the museum also features exhibits to educate people about bacteriology.
A traincar that has been converted into a restaurant. They have steak, sandwiches, and pasta as main dishes. Their crepes are also popular.
お食事処郷
Serves ramen, sauce katsudon, and other hearty dishes.
ホテルリステル猪苗代
A resort hotel with an onsen, pool, herb garden, tennis court, mini golf, and more. Skiing available in winter. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.
平澤屋旅館
Part of Nakanosawa Onsen, it's a traditional Japanese-style inn with its own outdoor onsen (rotemburo). Food features local mountain vegetables along with prefectural specialties from other parts of Fukushima.The souvenir area at the entrance sells Nakanosawa Kokeshi.
Known as the "world's only kokeshi vending machine", you can buy Nakanosawa Kokeshi from 2 local artisans at any time of day.
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.
Read in the guideNone 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.
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