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00:00 Shimogo, Aizu, Fukushima Pref. (Japan National Route 289)
03:26 Around Michi-no-Eki Shimogo
15:31 Japan National Route 121
33:39 Ashinomaki Onsen
Shimogō (下郷町, Shimogō-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an estimated population of 5,517 in 2216 households[1] and a population density of 17 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 317.04 square kilometres (122.41 sq mi).
Shimogō is located in the mountainous southern portion of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, bordered Tochigi Prefecture to the south.
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National Route 289 is an incomplete national highway in Japan that will eventually connect central Niigata with Iwaki, Fukushima with a total length of 275.4 km (171.1 mi).
At present, work is underway to complete an 18 km (11 mi) central section that will join the eastern and western portions together through the very northern part of the Japanese Alps on Niigata’s and Fukushima’s prefectural border.
When finished, traffic will be able to travel coast to coast across Japan in a link between the Sea of Japan and Pacific.
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What are Michi-no-Eki?
Michi-no-Eki means “Roadside Station” in Japanese. The Michi-no-Eki system was launched 20 years ago to create a safe, comfortable road traffic environment, and unique, lively spaces that showcased the individuality of a region.
Each Michi-no-Eki has three distinct features:
“Refresh” – Rest facilities that include free 24-hour parking and restrooms.
“Community” – Regional co-operation where cultural centers, tourist attractions, recreation and other local development facilities promote interaction with the region.
“Information” – Where road, tourist and emergency care information is readily available.
A Roadside Station (道の駅, Michi no eki) is a government-designated rest area found along roads and highways in Japan.
In addition to providing places for travelers to rest, they are intended to promote local tourism and trade. Shops may sell local produce, snacks, souvenirs, and other goods. All roadside stations provide 24-hour access to parking, public toilets and facilities for sharing information.
As of Feb 2020, there are 1,160 Roadside Stations across Japan: 125 in Hokkaido, 163 in the Tohoku-area, 178 in the Kanto-area, 80 in the Hokuriku-area, 134 in the Chubu-area, 147 in the Kinki-area, 104 in the Chugoku-area, 87 in the Shikoku-area, 142 in the Kyushu- and Okinawa-areas.
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National Route 121 (国道121号, Kokudō hyaku-nijū-ichi-gō) is a national highway connecting the city of Yonezawa, Yamagata and the town of Mashiko, Tochigi in Japan.
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Ashinomaki Onsen
This hot spring resort town is well-known for its beautiful vallies, and the high quality of the abundant hot water that gushes from the town’s natural hot springs. Ashinomaki Onsen is a convenient place to stay overnight for those visiting sightseeing spots such as Ouchi-juku, To-no-hetsuri, and Aizu-Wakamatsu City, as the town is located in between these key places. After enjoying a full day of sightseeing in Aizu, visitors can relax and lose track of time while bathing in a hot spring bath at a resort hotel or quaint ryokan.
Fukushima Prefecture – Easily reached from Tokyo, Fukushima has everything Japan is famous for, including relaxing onsen, sake, cherry blossoms and powder-covered mountain slopes
Fostering unique traditions of food and culture, the fertile lands of Fukushima produce some of Japan’s best fruit and sake. Nature is abundant here, and southern suburbanites have long been drawn to its famed onsen and pristine wilderness. More recently, winter sports enthusiasts have discovered Fukushima’s charms. While the 2011 earthquake and tsunami hit the region hard, tourism has bounced right back, thanks to local spirit—as expected from people in the northern heartland of samurai culture.
Fukushima is easily accessible from Tokyo via the JR Tohoku Shinkansen, as well as regular JR trains, highway buses and by car. If you’re coming from further south, such as Kyoto, take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Tokyo before transferring. Fukushima Airport serves as the regional airport hub, along with Sendai International Airport to the north.
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