Each area has its unique charm
Kitakata, known as the "Warehouse Town," is a popular tourist destination famous for its historic buildings and "Kitakata Ramen." As you walk through the town, you'll find beautiful traditional storehouses and steaming ramen shops lined up. Additionally, attractions like "Atsushio Onsen" and the "Nitchu Line Weeping Cherry Blossom Avenue"...
Kita-Shiobara Village is a nature-rich village located in the northern Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, within Bandai-Asahi National Park. It is particularly known for scenic spots such as Goshikinuma and Urabandai, attracting tourists throughout the four seasons...
Yonezawa City is located at the southernmost tip of Yamagata Prefecture and is an elegant castle town blessed with history, food culture, and nature. It is known as the castle town associated with the Warring States general Uesugi Kenshin and Uesugi Toyoyama, featuring historical sites such as "Uesugi Shrine" and "Uesugi Family Mausoleum."
A rich natural highland resort area surrounded by Lake Inawashiro, known as "Tenkyoko," and "Aizu Bandai Mountain." At the lakeside, you can enjoy marine sports and camping, and in winter, skiing is also available. Additionally, the birthplace and museum of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi is a popular learning spot.
Located in the "center" of Fukushima Prefecture, Koriyama City has excellent transportation access and is an energetic town where nature and urban life harmonize. The city's symbol, "Kaiseiyama Park," and "Kaiseiyama Daijingu Shrine," are places of relaxation where you can enjoy seasonal flowers. Furthermore, "Space...
Aizubange Town, located in the western part of the Aizu Basin in Fukushima Prefecture, is home to numerous historical heritage sites, including the nationally important cultural property "Tachiki Kannon" featuring a large statue of Senju Kannon. The town is rooted in the faith of the Aizu Korori Three Kannon. It boasts rich nature and pure water that nurtures its specialty horse...
The smallest municipality in Fukushima Prefecture. The scenery of hydrangeas blooming along the prefectural road and the vast rural landscape is perfect for a drive. At the "Yukawa Takara-kan," a sacred place for movies, the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" series is constantly screened. Nostalgic landscapes and people from the Showa era...
In Ten'ei Village, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the rich nature of the four seasons. The rice known as "Ten'ei Rice," claimed to be the best in the world, has won the gold medal at the "Rice and Taste Analysis Competition International Conference" for nine consecutive years. This top-quality rice has won a total of 13 gold medals. At "Hatori Observatory," you can...
Shimogo Town is an attractive place where magnificent natural scenery and important historical heritage harmonize. You can experience the grand beauty of the gorge where the unique rocks shaped by the river over a million years are located, as well as the traditional buildings designated as important cultural properties, such as "Ouchi-juku."
At the Shin-Tsuru Winery near Isasumi Shrine, you can enjoy wine and vineyards. Shopping for local specialties such as Aizu Hongo pottery and Mishizuri persimmons is also recommended. The Aizu region in general is rich in historical sites and nature, with hot springs and gourmet...
Known as the castle town of "Tsuruga Castle," Aizuwakamatsu City is a historical town that made its mark as the stage of the Boshin War. As symbolized by the tragedy of the Byakkotai, the people of Aizu valued "righteousness" and lived with the pride of samurai, passing down their noble spirit to the present day. The city...
Ban'ei Town, located at the foot of Mount Bandai, is a place rich in magnificent nature and historical romance. At the "Eijiji Ruins," you can see the remains of a Tendai sect temple that flourished during the Heian period. For those who enjoy climbing and hiking, access to "Mount Bandai" is also convenient. The four seasons...