October 21st. 2025 Morning in Iwaki michi no eki　　道の駅岩城 Michi no eki Iwaki is not a bad place for an overnight stay. The toilets are spacious and reasonable, if a little the worse for wear. It is possible to park close to these facilities, lucky as it was a wet night. Rubbish bins are provided too. The main attraction is the onsen. Not fancy but large and functional, a good place for a bath after 3 night on the highway. ＊Minato no yu onsen ; 650 yen / adult Hachimantai Oonuma　　八幡平　大沼 We set off for Hachimantai. This proves to be another long drive but the weather is cold and wet […]