Historical Route No. 1: Kitakata City, Koriyama and more

When Princess Hagi, a daughter of a court noble, fell incurable illness, Fudo Myoo (Acala, Wisdom King) appeared to her in her dream. He ordered her to go to the northeast area from Kyoto, and find Reisen (miraculous spring) located at the 500th riverbank. The Princess followed what he said and managed to arrive at this hot spring. It is said that she was fully recovered from her illness by taking this bath. Let's start from this place where the legend began.

Former Arisugawa-no-miya - Takamatsu-no-miya Okinashima Villa. Main building, annex and front gate are designated as National Important Cultural Properties.

It is a nice contrast between Odaki and Medaki, Odaki looks brave and Medaki looks quiet but elegant. They look especially beautiful during the fresh green and autumn color seasons.

Nakatsugawa Valley flows into Akimoto Lake. The entrance to the promenade is located at the side of Nakatsugawa Keikoku Rest House, and it is possible to get down to the valley.

This lake is a part of Bandai-Asahi National Park.

Bishamonnuma is shining blue-green. This lake is the largest of Goshikinuma.

This Ramen features rich soup made with pure water and Kitakata brewery's original soy sauce and thick curly noodles.

Rengagura lining in Mitsuya, is a warehouse owned by Wakana family.

This famous hot spring has been loved by ordinary people as well as feudal lords of Aizu.