Nihonmatsu Tourism Association

Showa Taxi will take you there.
0243-22-1155*For detailed information and prices, see the individual activity flyers.
*Content, prices, and hours are subject to change.
*For more information, contact the Nihonmatsu Tourism Association

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Nihonmatsu’s oldest temple, established in 1460

Eishozan Ryusenji Temple2

Yui no Sato Azumakan

A Buddhist temple in the Soto school, Ryusenji not only provides
training in Zen meditation, but also hosts a temple festival,
evening cherry-blossom concert, and other community events.

Established in 1934, Azumakan is Dake Onsen’s mostfrequented inn. Enjoy hot springs, Japanese cuisine,and warm hospitality.

1-81 Niitaki, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, 964-0003

1-5 Dakeonsen, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture 964-0074

Approx. 10 min. by taxi from JR Nihonmatsu Station.
Parking available. Temple buildings open to the public 10:00–18:00

Approx. 20 min. by taxi from JR Nihonmatsu Station(pick-up and drop-off service available with advance reservation)

http://eishozan-ryusenji.wixsite.com/ryusenji2

http://www.azumakan.com

0243−22−0423

0243−24−2211

Tradition lives on this pottery studio

Brewing Nihonmatsu’s favorite drink

Nihonmatsu Banko Ware, Nihonmatsu Ware

Inoue Pottery Studio

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Himonoya Sake Brewery

The current head of the studio—an artist as well as an artisan—
has continued the production of Banko ware, which dates tothe Edo period, and revived Nihonmatsu ware.

Established in 1874, this brewery specializes in Senkonari sake.
The drink takes its name from the sennari hyotan (thousand gourds)
battle standard of the great military leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

1-456 Niitaki, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture 964-0003

173 Matsuoka, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture 964-0905

Approx. 5 min. by taxi from JR Nihonmatsu Station. Parking available.
Open 9:30–17:30, closed Wednesdays

Approx. 5 min. walk from JR Nihonmatsu Station. Parking available.
Open 9:00–16:00, closed Sundays and holidays

http://www.inouegama.com

http://senkonari.com

0243−23−2195

0243−23−0164

Specializing in zaku zaku vegetable soup

Brewing Nihonmatsu’s favorite drink

Kunitaya Miso and Shoyu Factory
Kura Café Sen no Hana

6Tanaka Furniture
Workshop and Showroom

his small factory has been making shoyu and miso since the Edo
period (1603–1868). Local Nihonmatsu cuisine is served in a
remodeled kura, or brewery building, on the property.

Established in 1869, this furniture workshop and showroom
has maintained Nihonmatsu’s traditional techniques andquality while incorporating new designs.

2-30 Takeda, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture 964-0902

1-48 Kakunai, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture 964-0904

Approx. 15 min. by taxi from JR Nihonmatsu Station. Parking available.
Open Afternoon: 11:30–14:00 / Evening: 15:00–17:00, closed Mondays

Approx. 10 min. by taxi from JR Nihonmatsu Station. Parking available.
Open 10:00–18:30, closed Wednesdays

http://kunitaya.jp
Kunitaya Miso and Shoyu Factory
Kura Café Sen no Hana

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Dake Onsen’s famous beautifying hot springs

http://tanakakagu.jp0243−22−0108
0243−24−7018

160 years of woodcarving and lacquer craft

Hashimoto Buddhist
Sculpture Shop0243−23−0219

8Customers love the Tamayokan, a Nihonmatsu specialty

Hinatsu Japanese
Sweet Shop

The pair of brothers who run this shop are fifth generation carving
and lacquer craftsmen. They use traditional techniques to repair
shrine and temple sculptures, craft Buddhist family altars, and more.

Meticulously crafted sweets featuring local ingredients.
Stop in to try the seasonal specialties!

1-166 Takeda, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture 964-0902

1-203 Motomachi, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima Prefecture 964-0905

Approx. 10 min. by taxi from JR Nihonmatsu Station. Parking available.
Open 9:00–18:00.

Approx. 5 min. walk from JR Nihonmatsu Station. Parking available.
Open 8:00–19:00, 365 days a year

http://okasidokoro-hinatsu.com

0243−22−0760

Reservations
and Information

0243−22−0063

0243−24−5085 Open 9:00‒17:00*For detailed information and prices, see the individual activity flyers.
*For detailed information and prices, see the individual activity flyers.

Issued on April 00, 2018

*For detailed information and prices, see the individual activity flyers.
*Content, prices, and hours are subject to change.
*For more information, contact the Nihonmatsu Tourism Association

Enjoy miso and shoyu at lunch,then see how they’re made.
Kunitaya Miso and Shoyu Factory

Zen meditation in an ancient temple.

1 Eishozan Ryusenji Temple

5 Kura Café Sen no Hana

Learn zazen in the 300year-old hall of this Buddhist temple surroundedby nature. You can also
ring the temple bell, docalligraphy, and get atemple stamp.

The café serves local cuisinefeaturing lots of vegetables plus house-made miso
and shoyu.
Try Nihonmatsu’s famous
zaku zaku, a chunky vegetables soup.

Tohoku Safari Park

Adatara Ski Resort

Ebisu Circuit

1 Ryusenji Temple
5 Kunitaya / Sen no Hana

Nihonmatsu Castle

Immerse yourself in the spirit of Japan.

2 Yui no Sato Azumakan

6Skypia Adatara
Active Park

Beginning lessons in flower
arranging, tea ceremony,and wearing a yukata are
available at this hot springinn. The proprietress will show
you the basics of Japaneseculture— and hospitality.

Dake Onsen
Hot Spring District

6 Tanaka Furniture
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Workshop and Showroom
Nihonmatsu boasts a 360year tradition of fine
furniture making. At thisshop, you can try planingwood and hammering inwooden nails alongsidea master craftsman.

Azumakan

8Tour a pottery studio and make a plate!

Hashimoto

Hinatsu

Nihonmatsu Banko Ware, Nihonmatsu Ware

Make a beautiful pair of chopsticks.

7 Hashimoto

Inoue Pottery Studio
The whole family can knead
clay and make plates at thisstudio specializing in Nihonmatsu ware and Nihonmatsu
Banko ware. See the workshop,
visit the gallery, and even get amini lesson in tea ceremony.

4Lantern Festival (Oct)

Tanaka Furniture

Inoue

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3Learn traditional woodworking skills!

The craftsmen here carryon a 160-year tradition ofwoodcarving and lacquerwork. They’ll help you makeyour own unique pair ofchopsticks using a technique called togidashi.

Himonoya
JR Nihonmatsu Station

Chrysanthemum
Doll Festival (Oct–Nov)
Tours and tastingsat an old-fashioned sake brewery.

4 Himonoya Sake Brewery
Senkonari is a local
artisanal sake rarely
available outside
Nihonmatsu.
See how it’s made andsample it at this brewery.

Buddhist
Sculpture Shop

Make Japanese sweets with the whole family!

8 Hinatsu

Japanese
Sweet Shop

Wagashi are the traditional
sweets of Japan. Learn tomake an authentic sculpted
variety called jonamagashi,and sample Nihonmatsu’s
popular bean jelly balls,
tamayokan.