Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima

"Have A Nice Stay!" features hotels and inns that offer outstanding hospitality while showing you the best of what the area has to offer. Experience each location from the viewpoint of a traveler, from check-in to check-out. Our destination in this episode is Aizuwakamatsu in Fukushima Prefecture, an ancient castle town where samurai culture can still be experienced today. Near Aizu, we visit Higashiyama Onsen, a traditional hot spring that dates back 1,300 years. We will stay at a traditional Japanese inn once frequented by distinguished samurai of the Edo period. Relax and be pampered just like the samurai of the past. Also have a look at other outstanding accommodations, while taking in Aizu's gorgeous scenery.