If you’re planning a trip to Fukushima (福島) and looking for a traditional ryokan experience with a modern touch, staying at Marumine Kanko Hotel (丸峰観光ホテル) is one of the most relaxing ways to experience the beauty of Aizu-Wakamatsu (会津若松). Nestled beside the river in Ashinomaki Onsen (芦ノ牧温泉), this historic onsen hotel combines traditional Japanese hospitality, scenic mountain views, private hot spring baths, and a memorable buffet dinner experience all in one stay. During our Fukushima road trip, my wife and I stayed for 1 night in the Japanese-Western room with a private onsen, and it ended up becoming one of the highlights of our entire journey through the Tohoku (東北)…