Iizaka Onsen, Bandai Azuma Skyline "Jododaira" Mahiro-chan pose - Get rare sacoche by posting SNS
The Iizaka Onsen Tourism Association in Fukushima City is running a campaign until the winter holidays where you can get an original sakosh if you post a photo of yourself posing as a hot spring PR character "Masahiro Iisaka" on SNS at the Bandai Azuma Skyline "Jododaira". (Photo courtesy of Iizaka Onsen Ryokan Association Youth Division)
Masahiro Iisaka is a regional revitalization project for hot spring resorts nationwide Onsen Musume To participate in the campaign, first depart from Iizaka Onsen Station by bicycle and ride a bicycle up the Bandai Azuma Skyline to the Jododaira signboard at an altitude of 1,600 meters.
After arriving in Jododaira, I took a photo of Masahiro Iisaka in the pose and posted it on SNS (regardless of type) with the hashtag "#浄土平で真尋ちゃんポーズ" along with the photo. After that, you can receive an original sacoche at the tourist association. Also, if you stop by the tourist association at the departure of the course, you can also get a voucher for Jododaira Rest House's famous craft cola "Witch's Eyes".
It takes about 1 hour by car from Iizaka Onsen Town to Jododaira. On August 28, members of the Youth Division of the Iizaka Onsen Ryokan Association challenged the course to see if it was reachable even for beginners as a verification of the campaign, and it took about 6 hours to arrive at Jododaira (opening photo). The fifth-generation Horieya Ryokan said, "I dared to take on the challenge with a mamachari, and even an uncle in his late 40s could climb it," adding, "I recommend taking on the challenge on a road or cross bike." Since the campaign started in June, 21 people have won sacoche until now (September 5).
In the area around Jododaira, there are scenic spots such as Mt. Zenkei and Azuma Kofuji, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery, especially during the autumn foliage season. The tourism association is promoting "I want you to enjoy cycling in the autumn leaves and then heal your fatigue at Iizaka Onsen."
