Shin-Matsuba Ryokan is a small traditional Japanese inn located in the Tohoku region, also known as Michinoku. The inn has 17 guest rooms and nestled in the natural surroundings.

Iizaka Onsen (Iizaka Hot Springs) where the inn is situated is easy to access from Tokyo. The travel takes only two hours.

We have two private outdoor onsen overlooking a nice waterfall and surrounded by trees. The hot water in the tubs is coming directly from a local hot spring.

We recommend you to try one of our best Kaiseki dinners (tasting menus of local Japanese dishes). For those who prefer to eat out, we accept reservations for a room and breakfast as well.

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Main tourist attractions in the area are Mount Azuma Kofuji, Mount bandai, and Five Color Swamp (Goshiki numa in Japanese).

The areas of Zao and Kitakata are also accessible by car. All attractions are within 1.5 hours driving distance.

Iizaka Onsen has nine communal bathhouses. Mt. Hanamiyama and the scenic road of Azuma Sky Line are also nearby.

For more information about Iizaka Onsen, visit Iizaka Onsen homepage

By Train

· From Tokyo: 1 hour and 30 minutes by bullet train to Fukushima station
· From Morioka: 1 hour and 17 minutes to Fukushima station
· From Yamagata: 1 hour and 5 minutes to Fukushima station

Directions from Fukushima station to the inn:
Take a train from Fukushima station to Iizaka Onsen station, the last station. 23 minutes.
From Iizaka Onsen station, the inn is three-minute walk away.
After exiting the station, cross the bridge on the right hand side and then go left right away.
After walking for a while, you will see the inn on your left (on the river side).

By Car

3.5 hours from Tokyo via Tohoku expressway. Take Fukushima Iizaka interchange.
6 minutes to Iizaka Onsen.