Your perfect travel destination is…
Fukushima Prefecture!
🧭 Why Fukushima?
Fukushima, located in Japan’s scenic Tōhoku region, offers an extraordinary mix of dramatic mountain landscapes, historic temples, and rejuvenating hot springs.
From volcanic peaks to traditional samurai towns, Fukushima delivers both adventure and cultural depth.
🌟 Top 3 Recommended Spots
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Ouchi-juku
A beautifully preserved Edo-period post town with thatched-roof houses lining a cobblestone street. -
Bandai-Azuma Skyline & Mount Bandai
Scenic mountain road offering panoramic views and access to hiking trails around volcanic peaks. -
Goshikinuma (Five Colored Lakes)
A cluster of crater lakes whose shifting hues of blue and green create a magical landscape.
🍜 Food, Experiences & Culture
🍴 Local Specialties
- Kitakata ramen
- Aizu sake
- Ikanai bamboo shoot dishes
🧪 Experiences
- Kayaking on Lake Inawashiro
- Onsen hopping in the Higashiyama hot spring area
- Traditional samurai house tours in Aizu-Wakamatsu
🎎 Cultural Highlights
- Tsuruga Castle and samurai descendants in Aizu
- Owara Kaze no Bon wind festival
- Nekoma Matsuri cat-themed summer festival
🚄 Access Information
Take the Tōhoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Koriyama Station in about 1 hour 20 minutes.
From Koriyama, local trains and buses connect you to Aizu-Wakamatsu, Bandai-Asahi National Park, and other key sights.