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View Gallery- Naruto-eki (railroad station), 5.2km
40 minutes by taxi from Nasu-Shiobara Station. 40 minutes on bus from JR Nasu-Shiobara Station bound for Shiobara Onsen, get off at Shiobara Onsen and 7 minutes walk. 30 minutes by car from Nishi-Nasu-Shiobara I.C., Tohoku Expressway
8 minutes by pick-up service from Kintetsu Yamato Saidaiji station, available after 15:00. 15 minutes by pick-up service from JR Nara Station, available at 15:00/17:00. (Reservation required.). 20 minutes by car from Koriyama IC on Shime Meihan expressway.
Known for its spiritual pilgrimage route of 88 temples, Shikoku offers a deep cultural experience. The island’s coastal beauty is unmatched, with highlights like the Naruto whirlpools and the art-filled island of Naoshima. Matsuyama’s Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot springs, is perfect for relaxation. The Iya Valley offers dramatic scenery, vine bridges, and traditional thatched-roof houses. Local cuisine, including Sanuki udon, is a must-try.