Let's go to a hot spring (footbath) at JR Yumoto Station in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture!

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JR Yumoto Station
On the platform of JR Yumoto Station, located in Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a healing spot unique to this area!

What is Iwaki Yumoto Onsen like?

Iwaki Yumoto Hot Spring Village, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan, has a history of more than 1,600 years and has been selected as one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan along with Dogo Onsen and Arima Onsen. It is said to have a flow of 5 tons of hot water per minute, making it one of the best hot spring villages in the world." Iwaki Yumoto Onsen is loved as a "hot spring for beauties," and its spring water is a rare sulfur containing sodium chloride/sulfate onsen, which is good for the skin.
The Legend of the Crane" in Iwaki Yumoto Onsen
Iwaki Yumoto Onsen Chronicle

A hot spring on a station platform!

Did you know that there is a hot spring on the platform of JR Yumoto Station, the nearest station to Iwaki Yumoto Onsen? There are "footbaths" and "handbaths" on the down platform (platform 1), so you can enjoy the hot water without leaving the ticket gate after getting off the train! JR Yumoto Station has been actively utilizing local resources as an "eco-stay" model station, and the waiting area is equipped with a floor heating system that uses hot spring heat. The hot spring water used for heating is also reused as a footbath.
Don't forget to bring a towel or handkerchief when using the footbath!
There are also hand baths

What is "ecostay"?

The station is an initiative to introduce various environmental conservation technologies, such as energy conservation and renewable energy, into the station, with "energy conservation, energy creation, eco-feeling, and environmental harmony" as the four pillars of the eco menu.

Use of the footbath

Footbath information on the platform

Hours of use: From the first train to the last train

Closed: No particular days (but may be closed for maintenance, etc.)


**Train ticket or admission ticket is required to use the footbath.


The "changing baths" are held on an irregular basis, and "fruits" and "duck toys" are floated in the footbaths! Some people forget that the time is running out and delay their train by one stop.

Access to JR Yumoto Station

Iwaki Yumoto is a historic hot spring resort. There are many facilities where visitors can enjoy footbaths and hot springs not only in the station but also in front of the station and in the town. Please take the train to Yumoto Station to relieve your daily fatigue!

Let's combine your favorite train and lodging to save money!

You can make your own original trip!

The " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package " is a variable-price individual travel product sold exclusively through the Internet that allows you to freely select a train and accommodations and make a reservation at once. Depending on the timing and conditions of your reservation, you may be able to save even on the day of departure at the earliest! We also offer one-day trip plans! Enjoy your own unique trip according to your schedule and purpose.

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For reservations for "Iwaki Yumoto Area" (train + accommodation), please use [ JR East View Dynamic Rail Package ].
All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
*The information in this article is current as of April 2025.
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