Yukawa Village

The smallest municipality in Fukushima Prefecture.
The scenery of hydrangeas blooming along the prefectural road and the vast rural landscape is perfect for driving.
At the movie sacred site 'Yukawa Takara-kan', the 'Tora-san' series is always being screened. You may find yourself immersed in the nostalgic landscapes and human emotions of the Showa era, forgetting the passage of time.
Because it is 'the smallest village in Fukushima Prefecture', you can enjoy its charm without being held up by travel time.

Attraction of History and Culture

Kitada Castle Ruins

Builder and period: Built in the 4th year of Kenkyu (1193) during the early Kamakura period by Sahara Jiro Hiromori, the second son of Sahara Moritoyo. Hiromori took the name Kitada in this area.

The Kitada Castle Ruins are designated historic sites of Yukawa Village.

Katsuzouji

At the center of Yukawa Village's history and culture is a representative ancient temple of Tohoku, said to have been established in the 2nd year of Daido (807).

Gourmet

Aizu Yukawa Rice

The most important gourmet item in Yukawa Village is the rice itself, nurtured by pure water and fertile soil.

Rice cakes made with Yukawa rice

The rice cakes made from high-quality rice are strong and stretchy, crafted using traditional methods.

Activities and Experiences

Yukawa Brand My Rice Making Experience

This experience is not just a one-time event; it is characterized by taking about a year to align with the rice cultivation cycle. Participants can experience creating their own 'Yukawa Brand Rice' and share the joy of harvest.

Sake Brewery

Junmai Sake 'Ruriko'

Brewed with the cooperation of the long-established Tatsuzawa Brewery in Aizuwakamatsu City, led by the 'Our Sake Making Association' formed by farmers from Yukawa Village.

Nature and Hot Springs

A rural landscape called 'a single rice field'

The entire village is composed of vast rice fields, and the beautiful scenery of endless green and golden rice paddies is a symbol of Yukawa Village. This landscape is sometimes referred to as 'a single rice field.'