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Fukushima City and its surroundings
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Fukushima City and its surroundings
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Fukushima City and its surroundings
Fukushima City is an administrative city in Fukushima Prefecture, but one of its charms is the many spots where you can enjoy beautiful nature, such as Jododaira, Hanamiyama, and Abukuma Gorge. In addition, there are many hot spring resorts scattered throughout the city, such as Iizaka Onsen, Takayu Onsen, and Tsuchiyu Onsen, and many people visit the hot spring towns. Furthermore, Fukushima is known as the "Fruit Kingdom" because fruit cultivation, such as peaches, pears, apples, and cherries, is thriving, and you can enjoy fruit picking in orchards depending on the season.
Fukushima City and its surroundings
8 Highlights
01
Bandai Azuma Skyline
A scenic driving course with a scale that is unique to Japan
A driving course that passes through the Azuma mountain range. The course, which has an average elevation of 1,350 meters, offers spectacular views, and the mountainous road area has been dubbed "Japan's Arizona." It is truly a "road that runs through the sky," and many tourists enjoy driving here.
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Bandai Azuma Skyline
A scenic driving course with a scale that is unique to Japan
A driving course that passes through the Azuma mountain range. The course, which has an average elevation of 1,350 meters, offers spectacular views, and the mountainous road area has been dubbed "Japan's Arizona." It is truly a "road that runs through the sky," and many tourists enjoy driving here.
02
Hanamiyama Park
A "Shangri-la of Fukushima" where various flowers bloom in full glory
Hanamiyama Park, which has been created over 70 years, is filled with a large number of flowers such as plum, cherry blossom, and quince, and the scenery is so vivid that it is called the "Shangri-la of Fukushima". From the top, you can also see the mountains of the Azuma mountain range.
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Hanamiyama Park
A "Shangri-la of Fukushima" where various flowers bloom in full glory
Hanamiyama Park, which has been created over 70 years, is filled with a large number of flowers such as plum, cherry blossom, and quince, and the scenery is so vivid that it is called the "Shangri-la of Fukushima". From the top, you can also see the mountains of the Azuma mountain range.
03
Goshikinuma Pond Group
A mysterious pond group that changes colors in various ways
These ponds were created by the eruption of Mt. Bandai. The ponds scattered throughout the forest are called "mysterious ponds" because their colors vary from emerald green to cobalt blue and pastel blue, depending on the pond. The scenery created by Goshikinuma and Mt. Bandai is a must-see!
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Goshikinuma Pond Group
A mysterious pond group that changes colors in various ways
These ponds were created by the eruption of Mt. Bandai. The ponds scattered throughout the forest are called "mysterious ponds" because their colors vary from emerald green to cobalt blue and pastel blue, depending on the pond. The scenery created by Goshikinuma and Mt. Bandai is a must-see!
04
Yoshie Kogure Memorial Hall
A memorial hall for Yoshie Kogure, who created numerous famous songs
This is a memorial hall for Yoshie Kogure, who composed the famous song "Eikou wa Kimi ni Kagayaku" (The Glory Shines on You) that is well-known even in the Koshien baseball tournament. In the exhibition corner, many materials such as music scores, autographed colored papers, and Hammond organs used in his works are displayed. It is truly a space where you can enjoy the "Kogure melody".
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Yoshie Kogure Memorial Hall
A memorial hall for Yoshie Kogure, who created numerous famous songs
This is a memorial hall for Yoshie Kogure, who composed the famous song "Eikou wa Kimi ni Kagayaku" (The Glory Shines on You) that is well-known even in the Koshien baseball tournament. In the exhibition corner, many materials such as music scores, autographed colored papers, and Hammond organs used in his works are displayed. It is truly a space where you can enjoy the "Kogure melody".
05
Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art
A symbol of Fukushima City, beloved as a place of relaxation
The Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art is located at the foot of Mount Shinobu. The vast grounds offer enjoyment of trees, flowers, a Japanese garden, and more. It houses excellent works of art from Japan and abroad, such as Monet's "Le Pré de la Mer" and Masaji Sekine's "Prayer of God."
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Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art
A symbol of Fukushima City, beloved as a place of relaxation
The Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art is located at the foot of Mount Shinobu. The vast grounds offer enjoyment of trees, flowers, a Japanese garden, and more. It houses excellent works of art from Japan and abroad, such as Monet's "Le Pré de la Mer" and Masaji Sekine's "Prayer of God."
06
Take Onsen
A highland hot spring at the foot of Mt. Adatara
This hot spring is located in the rich nature and blue sky of Mt. Adatara Highland. It is a colorless and transparent acidic spring with a strong sour taste, and is said to have a high effect on beautiful skin and medical treatment. After enjoying sightseeing in the hot spring town where Mito Komon is said to have visited, let's relax and warm up in the hot spring!
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Take Onsen
A highland hot spring at the foot of Mt. Adatara
This hot spring is located in the rich nature and blue sky of Mt. Adatara Highland. It is a colorless and transparent acidic spring with a strong sour taste, and is said to have a high effect on beautiful skin and medical treatment. After enjoying sightseeing in the hot spring town where Mito Komon is said to have visited, let's relax and warm up in the hot spring!
07
Do not soak in the hot spring of Tsuchiyu
A hot spring with a proud spring quality that spreads in the "Kokeshi Village"
This hot spring boasts a spring quality that spreads in the "Kokeshi Village", which is counted as one of the three major production areas of Kokeshi. It is a rare hot spring in Japan that has various types of spring quality and has effects such as neuralgia, rheumatism, muscle pain, and beautiful skin. In autumn, let's soak in the open-air bath while watching the autumn leaves, and in winter, let's soak in the open-air bath while watching the snow makeup!
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Do not soak in the hot spring of Tsuchiyu
A hot spring with a proud spring quality that spreads in the "Kokeshi Village"
This hot spring boasts a spring quality that spreads in the "Kokeshi Village", which is counted as one of the three major production areas of Kokeshi. It is a rare hot spring in Japan that has various types of spring quality and has effects such as neuralgia, rheumatism, muscle pain, and beautiful skin. In autumn, let's soak in the open-air bath while watching the autumn leaves, and in winter, let's soak in the open-air bath while watching the snow makeup!
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Iizaka Onsen
One of the top hot springs in Tohoku, counted among the "Three Famous Hot Springs of Oshu"
Along with Naruko Onsen and Akiu Onsen, this is one of the top hot springs in Tohoku, counted among the "Three Famous Hot Springs of Oshu". With nine communal bathhouses lined up, one of the attractions is being able to tour various hot springs. Feel the atmosphere of the town, where you can experience history and elegance, and heal your body by touring the hot springs!
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Iizaka Onsen
One of the top hot springs in Tohoku, counted among the "Three Famous Hot Springs of Oshu"
Along with Naruko Onsen and Akiu Onsen, this is one of the top hot springs in Tohoku, counted among the "Three Famous Hot Springs of Oshu". With nine communal bathhouses lined up, one of the attractions is being able to tour various hot springs. Feel the atmosphere of the town, where you can experience history and elegance, and heal your body by touring the hot springs!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Fukushima Gyoza
Famous gyoza arranged in a circle.
Fukushima Gyoza is said to have become circular in shape to cook more gyoza at once. It is a dish with a crispy skin and a delicious filling of vegetables and meat juice that spreads in your mouth. Each shop has its own unique taste, so when you visit Fukushima city, try comparing and tasting them.
Ika Ninjin
Local cuisine from Nakadori that combines squid and carrots.
Ika Ninjin is a local cuisine from Nakadori, Fukushima Prefecture, which combines shredded dried squid and carrots marinated in sweet and savory sauce. The texture of squid and carrots and the addictive sweet and savory sauce make it a perfect dish to go with rice. It is also very popular as a drinking snack due to its strong flavor.
Kunimi Burger
A local burger with miso-stewed mackerel sandwiched in between.
Kunimi Burger is a local burger that sandwiches miso-stewed mackerel between buns. It's an unexpected combination, but once you take a bite, it's surprisingly delicious. The perfect balance between the miso sauce and the bun is very popular. It's an evolving local gourmet dish with more and more variations.
Fukushima Buruburu
The taste of a famous restaurant is back! Soy sauce-flavored pork dish
Fukushima Buruburu refers to a pork dish seasoned with pepper and soy sauce. The spicy sauce stimulates the appetite, and the scattered lemon gives a refreshing aftertaste. It is a delicious dish that is popular among a wide range of ages as a side dish that goes well with rice.
Fukushima Yakitori
Grilled chicken using Date chicken or Kawamata Shamo.
"Fukushima Yakitori" mainly uses chicken such as Date chicken and Kawamata Shamo, but also includes pork and beef. There are many shops where you can enjoy not only carefully grilled chicken, but also unique creative skewers. Enjoy the specialty yakitori of each shop, showcasing their skills.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥7,404
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥21,470
Best Season
2~6 Month
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