Walking Trail
Nakasendo Kisoji-Fukushimajuku Historical Site Walk
“Fukushima Sekisho” used to be one of the four important checkpoints, and its main role was to keep an eye on the truveler. “Yamamura Daikan Yashiki” was the residence of Yamamura clan, local governor in Kiso district.
*Joint Admission Ticket : 900 yen/person
Recommended Course
Station → 10mins → Uenodan, historical townscape （15mins） → 10mins → Kisoji Cultural Gallery → 5mins → Yamamura Daikan Yashiki, Museum（20mins） → 15mins → Kozenji Temple（20mins） → 20mins → Fukushima Sekisho, Museum（20mins） → 15mins → Station
Gongen Waterfall & Johyama Landscape Nature Walk
The 40m high Gongen Waterfall is beautiful, and it is locally believed to be the home of deity. There are many kinds of trees and plants in the mountain area where you can enjoy the fresh green of spring, and the autumn foliage.
*Kozenji Temple Admission Fee : 500 yen/person
Recommended Course
Station → 10mins → Gyonin Bridge → 50mins/uphill → Gongen Waterfall → 30mins → Fukushima Castle Ruins → 20mins → Momijigaoka Hill → 30mins/forest road → Kozenji Temple（20mins） → 20mins → Station
Visiting Temples & Shrines
Suimu Shrine has been worshipped by local residents from ancient times. “Mikoshi-makuri”, a unique festival with tradition that the newly built mikoshi (a small portable shrine) is smashed, takes place every summer. Kozenji Temple is one of three famous temples in Kiso. It is also known as a place to view cherry blossoms in spring, and tinted leaves in autumn. “Kanuntei”, the largest dry landscape garden, is a must-see.
*Kozenji Temple Admission Fee : 500 yen/person
Recommended Course
Station → 30mins → Suimu Shrine（20mins） → 20mins → Daitsuji （10mins）→Uenodan,historical townscape （15mins）→Fesrival Museum（10mins）→ 15mins → Kozenji Temple（30mins）→ 20mins →Station
Soak Up the Hot Springs
Seseragi No Toki is the hot spring facilities for day use. There are dining area, lounge and shop on site, and you can unwind here.
*Entry Fee : 700 yen/person, closed Wednesday *Access by bus from the station : Get off the Urushigadaira bus stop on Kaidakogen Line.
Recommended Course
Station → 50mins → Seseragi no Toki （80mins） → 50mins → Station
A Short Walk around Nakasendo Kisoji-Fukushimajuku
Uenodan is an area lined with traditional buildings. A free hot spring footbath facility is available to all. Soak up your feet and enjoy a relaxing moment with the view.
*Festival Museum & Foot Bath facility/Admission Free
Recommended Course
Station → 10mins → Uenodan, historical townscape ~ Festival Museum (15mins) → 2mins/stairs → Public Foot Bath at Kiso River Waterfront Park (20mins) → 13mins → Station
