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Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima / 強清水湧水

Kowashimizu Spring

A spring known as "the famous water of Aizu", sung of in the folk song Aizu Bandaisan and chosen as one of Fukushima's 30 best waters; once an important rest stop on the old Nihonmatsu road.

Two round buns fried in a light, crisp tempura batter on a grey plate
Tempura manju at Kowashimizu (photo taken April 2020)Photo: Tail furry / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized) · License · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Bus

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Getting there

Bus from JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station to the Kowashimizu stop.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
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Address: Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima (Japanese address: 福島県会津若松市河東町八田下ノ家)

Official site: https://www.aizukanko.com/spot/70

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteIt keeps its old-time look and is still a resting place for passers-by.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site

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