2026 Fukushima Prefecture Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in March)

Fukushima is an unexpectedly fun prefecture! Here are five spots I particularly enjoyed. I planned my trip to Fukushima with the main goal of visiting British Hills, which was used as a filming location for my favorite drama, 'Hana Yori Dango.' 🏰 Seeing the filming locations of a beloved drama is something that excites everyone, right? It was amazing to think, 'This is where that scene was shot!' 😍 Fukushima is also full of other attractions like Ouchi-juku and Tsuruga Castle! The blue hues of Goshikinuma (Five Colored Lakes) were so stunning that they are etched in my memory. 🌿 Be sure to visit! 🤍

Today, LocalGuides_TH would like to take you on a journey through the famous anime "Demon Slayer" (Kinetsu no Yaiba). Let's see where we're going! 1️⃣ Okawaso Hotel 📍Fukushima The area features a striking design with traditional Japanese terraces arranged in steps. In the center is a floating stage for performances of the shamisen, a traditional Japanese musical instrument. The atmosphere makes one feel like they're in the "Boundless Castle" of the Demon Lord Muzan Kibutsuji, where everything within the castle is upside down and directionless. This is especially evident in the scene where the female demon plays the biwa in the center of the castle. 2️⃣ Ashikaga Flower Park 📍Tochigi One of the most beautiful wisteria gardens in Japan, the highlight is the nearly 100-meter-long wisteria tunnel and the giant wisteria tree, over 140 years old. This place is credited as the inspiration for "Mt. Fujikasan" in the Demon Slayer series, where the demon slayer imprisoned the demon. Because at the foot of the mountain, wisteria blossomed, frightening demons, preventing them from escaping. It was also the site of the selection of swordsmen for the group. 3️⃣ Itto-Seki Splitting Stone 📍Nara One of Tanjiro's most difficult tests involved splitting a giant rock in half with his sword. In Japan, a similar rock actually exists in Nara Prefecture, called the "Itto-Seki Splitting Stone." Legend has it that a samurai named Yagyu Munetoshi fought a tengu, a Japanese demon, and swung his sword in half, splitting both the tengu and the giant rock behind him in half. 4️⃣ Seki, the City of Sword and Knives Production 📍Gifu This city has been renowned for its swordsmithing for over 800 years. Although the exact location of the swordsmith village in Demon Slayer remains unknown, Seki is a strikingly similar location, boasting clear water and abundant minerals, perfect for smelting high-quality iron. It has become a center for skilled swordsmiths. 5️⃣ Mount Kumotori 📍Tokyo, Saitama, and Yamanashi The Japanese call it the "mountain that reaches for the clouds." This is the backdrop for the Kamado family home, where Tanjiro used to cut firewood to sell in the city. If you want to experience the atmosphere of the anime, visit in winter, as the mountain is blanketed in pure white snow, just like in the story. 6️⃣ Kamado Shrine 📍Fukuoka This shrine is famous for granting wishes for love. However, Demon Slayer fans are particularly interested in it because its name resembles the names of the characters "Kamado Tanjiro" and "Kamado Nezuko." Inside the shrine, you'll find wooden plaques where people have written their wishes. Some are even depicted with characters or anime lines from Demon Slayer. 7️⃣ Kyoto Railway Museum 📍Kyoto This is where the "Eternal Train Battle" arc begins. The museum houses a steam locomotive of the same model as the one featured in the anime! Don't forget to use the Trip.com app travel guides as a guide for your next trip to Japan! ✨💓 #TravelPlan #JapanTravel #LocalGuides #NatureTourism

#SummerThemePark This Hawaiians hotel offers the most luxurious resort-like experience! The rooms are beautiful, so it's perfect for those planning to spend a lot of time in their rooms. The dinner buffet is delicious, offering a variety of dishes, from less familiar to more casual. 👏 The hot springs change depending on the time of day, so you can enjoy two different locations, and the design is beautiful! The hotel is also filled with sofas, so you can relax even after checkout. From 45,000 yen per night

Think Japan’s best snow is only in Hokkaido? Think again. Nekoma Ski Resort in Fukushima surprised us with soft, dry powder and empty runs that felt like our own private mountain. No lift queues, no stress—just pure snow bliss. 🎿 Our base? A cozy private lake villa with uninterrupted views of a frozen lake and the surrounding mountains. Waking up here felt like living inside a snow globe. Mornings on the slopes, evenings curled up in the sauna and at the fire with mulled wine. It was everything a winter escape should be. On the way back, we made a dreamy detour to Ouchijuku Village—an Edo-period post town frozen in time. Picture snow-covered thatched roofs, sizzling skewers by the street, and warm soba in an irori hearth. It was like stepping into a folktale. How to get there from Tokyo: *By public transport: Take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Koriyama Station (~1h 15m), then a direct bus or taxi to Nekoma Ski Resort (~1h 30m). To reach Ouchijuku Village, take a taxi or local bus from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (~30 min). *By car: Drive from Tokyo to Nekoma Ski Resort in about 3¼ hours (approx. 300 km). Parking is available near the resort and at Ouchijuku Village. Tip: Stay at the villa for the views, hit Nekoma’s tree runs, and don’t skip Ouchijuku—it’s a perfect cultural add-on to your ski trip. \#FukushimaSnow #NekomaSkiResort #OuchijukuVillage #LakeVillaViews #SkiJapan #WinterWanderlust #HiddenJapan #TripMoment

#Japan Travel Strategy The Inawashiro/Bandai area, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, is a highland area rich in nature with Mt. Bandai to the north and Lake Inawashiro to the south. Inawashiro is characterized by a basin that spreads at the foot of Mt. Bandai and a topography centered around Lake Inawashiro in the center of the basin. This is an introduction to a 1-night, 2-day gourmet trip while enjoying a drive. If you are planning a trip to Fukushima, I hope you will read to the end and use it as a reference for sightseeing efficiently. 🔸Area: Fukushima, Bandai area ───────────────── 🔸Time required: 2 days ───────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Car ─────────────── This time we visited 5 spots. 🔹Day 1 ❶ 11:30 Okubo Shoten, a specialty store of Aizu brand horse sashimi ↓ ↓ 🚗About 4km, about 5 minutes ↓ ❷ 12:40 Tenkyokaku ↓ ↓ 🚗About 27km, about 40 minutes ↓ ❸ 14:30 Lakewood Cafe, a sweets shop in Hilo ↓ ↓ 🚗About 6.5km, about 15 minutes ↓ ❹ 15:30 HOTELLI aalto · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · 🍴Gourmet spot 🔹Aizu brand horse meat specialty store Okubo Shoten 📍1110-1, Mitsuwa, Habakameme, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3284 🔹Hiro's Sweets Shop Lakewood Cafe 📍1095-47, Soharayama, Hibara, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2701 ☘️Tourist Spots 🔹Tenkyokaku 📍1048, Okinazawa Gotenyama, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3285 🏨Accommodation 🔹HOTELLI aalto 📍1073-1, Obuhira, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2701 5 3 · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • • ✤ • • • · · 🔹Day 2 ❶ 10:00 Morohashi Museum of Modern Art ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 16km, approx. 25 minutes ↓ ❷ 12:00 Inawashiro Herb Garden · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · ☘️Tourist Spots 🔹Morohashi Museum of Modern Art 📍1093 Hiharakenga Mine, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2701 🔹Inawashiro Herb Garden 📍2-4-14 Kawageta Tennozaka, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2663 -1-6 #Domestic Travel #Fukushima #Museum #Cafe

A photogenic spot available for a limited time only! "Umbrella Sky" at Inawashiro Herb Garden The colorful umbrellas that decorate the ceiling and walls are reflected on the water, creating a very fantastic space✨ You can borrow the umbrella you're holding for free⛱️ ◯Address 2414-16 Kawageta Tennozaka, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima ◯Business period Saturday, April 5, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025 ◯Admission fee 500 yen for adults, 350 yen for elementary school students, free for infants ◯Opening hours Weekdays, Sundays, and holidays: 8:30-16:30 Saturday: 8:30-17:00 ※Last admission 20 minutes before closing ◯Parking lot 200 spaces available (free) If you're traveling to Fukushima, be sure to stop by🌿 #Limited event #Fukushima trip #Fukushima sightseeing #Inawashiro #Inawashiro Herb Garden #Umbrella Sky

Located in the Bandai Highlands of Fukushima Prefecture, the Pigmy Herb Garden spans an impressive 100,000 square meters, offering a paradise of flowers and fragrances. With Mount Bandai to the right and Lake Inawashiro below, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views while strolling through the garden. The garden features approximately 400 varieties of flowers, including lavender, mint, and chamomile, which bloom vibrantly throughout the seasons. The Umbrella Sky, a colorful photo spot inside the greenhouse of the Pigmy Herb Garden, is particularly popular among visitors. 🔶 Umbrella Sky Event Period: April 5, 2025 (Saturday) – November 30, 2025 (Sunday) Opening Hours: Weekdays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Day before holidays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ※ Last admission is 20 minutes before closing time. Admission Fee (Tax Included): Adults: ¥500; Elementary School Students: ¥350; Preschool Children: Free ※ Group discount (15 or more people): ¥50 off per person ※ For more details, please check the official website. 🔶 The garden closes for winter every year starting in December and reopens for a pre-opening around March, with a grand opening in late April. ※ For more details, please check the official website. Access 📍 Address: 2414-16 Kawageta Tennosaka, Inawashiro Town, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture, 969-2663

✵ Fukushima Prefecture 2024.08 Here are some must-see spots in Fukushima that we visited in the summer! I took some cute photos, so please take a look at them✍️ 📍Spots ①#Aquamarine Fukushima (The largest aquarium in Tohoku!) ②#Wonder Farm (A rare tomato theme park in Japan🍅) ③#Akabeko Park (The giant Akabeko is actually a slide!) ④#Sannokura Kogen Flower Field (You can see 2.5 million sunflowers🌻) ⑤#Ouchijuku (A beautiful view of the townscape from the Edo period) ⑥#Negi Soba (A specialty of Ouchijuku! Eat soba noodles with a single leek without using chopsticks🫛) #Japan travel memories#Fukushima sightseeing #Fukushima trip

\Fukushima Prefecture 2 nights 3 days very satisfying travel plan/ Day 1 13:00 | Ouchijuku with 600 years of history 　　　　Relax yourself with the old scenery of thatched roofs! 15:00 | Japanese art inn Okawaso An art inn with a worldview like Demon Slayer and Spirited Away! Recommended for holidays too! Day 2 11:00 | Aizu Samurai Residences Relax and time travel at Aizu Samurai Residences🕰️ 12:00 | Lunch at Kuyotei on the grounds of Aizu Samurai Residences 13:00 | Oyakuen A famous garden in Aizu! A relaxing spot🍃Buy a combined ticket for Tsuruga Castle, Rinkaku, and all 3 facilities here for a great deal! 14:30 | Rinkaku Teahouse in Tsuruga Castle Hikari no Rekishi Emaki by NAKED Enjoy the spectacular matcha tea in the castle, digital art in the venue, and Tsuruga Castle! 17:00 | Listel Inawashiro Relax and soothe your fatigue in the hot springs! Great for holidays too! Day 3 10:30 | Listel grounds: Herb garden Umbrella Sky on Listel grounds: Relax in the spectacular flower fields, a popular photo spot! *Tickets to the herb garden are free for guests staying overnight! 12:00 | Nisshinkan A hidden gem! Enjoy a time-slip historical journey at Nisshinkan! [Recommended spots] 1. Ouchijuku + A spectacular view of the thatched roof streetscape that hasn't changed for 600 years! 2. Okawaso + The world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba! A luxurious hot spring inn! Stay at least once! 3. Tsuruga Castle + A digital museum inside the castle! Learn about the history of Aizu! [Recommended gourmet food] 1. Kuyotei Restaurant Katsudokizen Limited to 5 meals per day, 2,500 yen (tax included) Chikuzenni, yam with pickled plum, boiled cod, pork saute (with special sauce), white sesame sauce with pickled herring and Japanese pepper, kozuyu, green bean rice Enjoy Aizu local cuisine! [Recommended hotel] Fukushima Prefecture Hotel Mei Okawaso Hotel address: 984 Shimodaira, Oaza Ashimachi, Ooto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima-ken 969-5147 Fukushima Prefecture Listel Inawashiro Listel Park, Kawageta, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima-ken 969-2696 [Photogenic spots] 1. Umbrella Sky + Stand in the middle of the pool and take a photo! 2. A spot where you can have Mt. Bandai, flower fields, and nature all to yourself! 3. A gorgeous building that welcomes you with a front desk + strikeout! [Other points] Fukushima Prefecture is not crowded, and there are many photogenic spots, famous hotels, and historical cultural assets! We recommend traveling by car for this trip plan! ■ Aizu Sightseeing Rental Car Station Rental Car East Japan Aizuwakamatsu Office Nippon Rental Car Aizuwakamatsu Office Nissan Rental Car Aizuwakamatsu Store▪️For accommodation at Okawaso and Listel, we recommend booking with Rakuten Travel or Agota for a cheap plan! ▪️Common tickets for Oyakuen, Tsuruga Castle, and Rinkaku are a good deal! You can buy them at any of the facilities. If you are returning to Tokyo by car, we also recommend Hanyu Parking😊 #My Travel Itinerary #Fukushima Tourism #Fukushima Gourmet #Fukushima Prefecture #Ouchijuku #Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen Okawaso #Umbrella Sky #Winter Travel #Hot Spring Trip #Japanese Travel Tour

Unplan trip to Hanamomo-no-Sato!! You all know , I don’t like crowded place and always try to look out for peaceful and remote places doesn’t matter how far I need to work 😆😆!! Then I came to know this little secret place. Is not so straightforward journey like other places . I need to take train from Sendai to Fukushima by JR line ( covered by JR pass ) , then change to local private line called Iizaka railway- 370 ¥ one way (cute and very old local private train line - solely that small region) and took until terminal and walk about 20 mins to the place . But , they have small map to the place and along the road have signage to guide you the direction . When you are near, there were some volunteers guiding along the traffic. It was really local small place to enjoy late flowers . It will be very beautiful in few days time , even now was beautiful to me . Some colourful cherry plus peach flowers combined and the mountains background make me paradise!! And you don’t need to pay anything . They sell some local delicacies and I enjoy some tea and walk around , sat down and enjoy flowers and walked back to the station. It took me half day. And also a good place to have picnic with family or friends.See you all on the other side of the world 🌎🤭!! #Japn #naturelover #solotravel

While I was wandering around Fukushima Prefecture, I happened to stop by the ruins of Onami Castle. It was the season for autumn leaves, so the surrounding scenery was completely colored. The ruins of Onami Castle were also beautifully colored, and I was able to enjoy the view from here. #AutumnFoliage #Fukushima

Address: Tsuboba, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture, 969-3101 Atmosphere/Facilities: Bustling with children on summer vacation! Lake Inawashiro surrounded by mountains was very, very beautiful!! The sky was so beautiful that I thought there was nothing more beautiful than the summer sky!! Although it is a lake, you can enter it, so why not bring your swimsuit and enjoy it🏝 ◎15 minutes by car from Inawashiro Station #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip#BreathtakingView

Take the "Haikara-san" sightseeing bus from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station and get off at the "Tsuruga Castle Entrance" bus stop. It is a 5-minute walk from the stop. Business hours are from 8:30 to 17:00. Tsuruga Castle has a museum inside the castle, so you can learn about the history of Aizu-Wakamatsu, including the Byakkotai! You can also get a panoramic view of Aizu-Wakamatsu city and Mt. Bandai from the castle tower. It feels great on a sunny day! Aizu-Wakamatsu has a sightseeing bus, so you can easily sightsee. Be sure to visit Tsuruga Castle along with other spots! In spring, it is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot🌸 #Historic site#Amazing nature#Breathtaking views#A trip to enjoy spring #Tsuruga Castle #Fukushima Prefecture #Flower viewing spots

Todozan Manpukuji Temple, located in Ono Town, Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture, is a historic mountain temple deeply connected to sacred mountain worship. It is said to have been founded by Tokuichi Daishi in 807 and boasts a history of approximately 1,200 years. It is said to have been built by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro to pray for victory during his expedition to the east and to commemorate the men and horses who died in battle. It has long been believed to protect livestock and grant blessings for their reproduction. Currently, over 470 arhat statues are enshrined on the slope at the back of the temple grounds. These stone Buddha statues, known as "Showa Arhats," were first enshrined around 1985 and have gradually increased in number thanks to the prayers of the local people. Each statue's expression and gestures are exquisite. The statues' expressions vary, and the human-like scenes, such as those appearing to be having a conversation or smiling gently, are heartwarming. The temple grounds are dotted with halls such as the Bishamon-do and Kannon-do. The Todoyama Bell Tower, designated an Important Cultural Property by the town, is a wooden structure erected in 1948 (Showa 23). It was built during the postwar reconstruction period with the hope of connecting people's peace and prayers to the future. Furthermore, the temple is a sight to behold, with the combination of nature and faith, including the "Iwa Fudo" statue carved directly into a huge boulder and the "Todoyama Cedars" that reach straight up into the sky. The quiet temple grounds, surrounded by cedar groves, are a space where the solemnity and gentleness unique to a sacred mountain coexist. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · • • ✤ • • • · · Access 📍128 Odokamihinata, Ono-machi, Tamura-gun, Fukushima Prefecture, 963-3522 #DomesticTravel #Fukushima #FukushimaTourism #Temples & Shrines

Tontei, a long-established restaurant in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture Aizu's specialty sauce katsudon (pork cutlet bowl) features a layer of cabbage on top of rice. The cabbage absorbs the oil from the freshly fried katsu and the sweet and spicy sauce, making it easy to eat without feeling heavy until the very end. In fact, this style is said to have originated with the spread of Western food culture during the Taisho era. At the time, katsu was drizzled with sauce, and it became a popular bowl that even commoners could easily eat. The cabbage is what makes it so easy to finish despite its generous portion. This is a must-try specialty when visiting Aizu. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · Access 📍1-11 Tenneiji-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture 965-0805 #SoloTravel #GirlsTrip #DomesticTravel #Fukushima #FukushimaTourism #Gourmet #GourmetTrip

Okubo Shoten, a cafe and restaurant specializing in horse sashimi, is located in Inawashiro Town, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture. Operated directly by the butcher shop "Niku no Okubo," this restaurant specializes in the highest quality domestic horse sashimi certified as an Aizu brand, serving meals made with horse meat. While possessing the rich flavor of lean meat, it's also relatively clean and mild. If you visit Aizu, be sure to try horse meat! · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · Access 📍1110-1 Mitsuwahabakameme, Inawashiro Town, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture 969-3284 #FukushimaTourism #Fukushima #GourmetTrip #Gourmet #DomesticTravel #GirlsTrip #SoloTravel

Hiro's confectionery shop is located in the "Lakewood Area" of Urabandai, Fukushima Prefecture, a region dotted with lakes and ponds of various sizes. Originally started as a pension by the previous owner, this handmade confectionery shop offers homemade sweets made with local ingredients. Their signature dish, "Hanamame Mont Blanc," is a Mont Blanc made with adzuki beans, a specialty of Kitashiobara Village. Like chestnut Mont Blanc, the adzuki beans are made into a paste. Hanamame are difficult to grow unless grown on plateaus above 800 meters above sea level, and have been enjoyed locally as a preserved food. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · Access 📍〒969-2701 1095-47 Soharayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture 🔸Normal Business Hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (May close earlier if sold out) *Business days and hours may change during the winter (check the official website or call for details) 🔸Regular Holidays Usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays *During the winter, we may only be open on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and holidays. #Fukushima #FukushimaTourism #DomesticTravel #Cafe #CafeHop #GirlsTrip #SoloTravel

Located in the natural environment of Urabandai, Fukushima Prefecture, this resort hotel stands amidst the source of Onogawa spring water, where water flows endlessly, creating a magnificent natural landscape. ◼︎ Rooms I stayed in a Superior Twin room. All rooms come with a balcony, offering a soothing view of the rich natural scenery of Urabandai. Each room is spacious, over 33 square meters, and you can drink Onogawa spring water directly from the tap. ◼︎ Dining The dinner buffet features approximately 50 dishes, including "Mizutama," made with natural Onogawa spring water, and a variety of colorful dishes using local ingredients. Service hours: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM (maximum 90-minute limit). Breakfast includes about 40 dishes, featuring Fukushima's food culture "Morning Ramen." Service hours: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (last entry at 9:00 AM, closes at 9:30 AM). No reservation required. 🍀 Recommended Enjoy a variety of activities amidst the ever-changing natural beauty of the seasons, including hot springs, pools, craft workshops, campfires with roasted marshmallows, morning walks, spa treatments, and more. ※ For more details, please check the official website. Access 📍 Address: 1082 Arasazawayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture, 969-2701

Located in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, the Horuru Coal and Fossil Museum showcases the history of coal mining in the Joban Coalfield and fossils excavated in Iwaki and other countries. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · The fossil exhibition room displays some of the world's most precious fossils. Skeletal specimens, such as an 85-million-year-old long-necked dinosaur and a roughly 4-million-year-old rock whale, are so impressive they look as if they could come to life at any moment. There's also a touch-and-touch fossil area, making it a fun learning experience for both adults and children. The educational specimen exhibition room displays a variety of specimens and panels about Iwaki's soil and biological fossils, as well as coal and rocks. Other exhibits include a simulated coal mine tunnel, which gives visitors the feeling of entering a coal mine, and an outdoor steam locomotive, the "Degoichi" steam locomotive. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · 🔸Closed: Third Tuesday (or the following day if the third Tuesday is a national holiday or substitute holiday) and January 1st *Please check the website for details. 🔸Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Entry until 4:30 PM) 🔸Admission: ¥660 for adults, ¥440 for middle, high, and university students, ¥330 for elementary school students *Please check the website for details, including group rates. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · Access 📍3-1 Mukouda, Tokiwa-yumoto-cho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture 972-8321 #DomesticTravel #Fukushima #FukushimaTourism #Museum

This small aquarium is located in "Inawashiro Green Village," a popular destination for kingfishers in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The theme of the aquarium is "Considering the future of people and the earth through Fukushima's lakes and marshes." · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · 🔹 Freshwater creatures (native species) found in Fukushima Prefecture are exhibited in their natural habitats. 🔹 Exhibits invasive species threatening the existence of native species, and visitors can learn about the current state of aquatic environments. 🔹 Wood Education Corner "Forest Box" Children can play while feeling the warmth of wood. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · 🔸Closed: Open every day 🔸Opening Hours: March 1st - October 31st: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM November 1st - February 28th: ​​9:30 AM - 4:00 PM 🔸Admission: Adults (High school students and above): 700 yen; Elementary and Junior High School Students: 300 yen Preschoolers: Free *Please check the website for details on group rates and annual passes. · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · • • • ✤ • • • · · Access 📍3447-4 Higashinakamaru, Nagata, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 969-3283 #FamilyTrip #DomesticTrip #Fukushima #FukushimaTourism #Aquarium

Snow-covered Ouchi-juku in Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture The scenery is like stepping back in time. Ouchi-juku was a post town on the Shimotsuke Kaido road, which connected Aizu-Wakamatsu and Nikko-Imaichi during the Edo period. Feudal lords and travelers on their alternate attendance journeys passed through here, and the lifestyle and townscape of the time are still carefully preserved. The landscape of straight rows of thatched roofs was designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 1981. When snow piles up, the place exudes both tranquility and warmth. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · Access 📍〒969-5207 Ouchi, Shimogo-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 📍Parking available at the entrance to Ouchi-juku (walk to the town). ⚠️Ouchi-juku is a historic district, so Public vehicles are not permitted. 🔸Business Information ◼︎Ouchijuku Open year-round, strolling through the post town's streets is always welcome. ◼︎Restaurants and Souvenir Shops Holidays vary by store (irregular holidays). #GirlsTrip #DomesticTravel #Fukushima #WinterTrip #StunningView

The "spray ice" phenomenon at Lake Inawashiro during winter is a breathtaking natural occurrence created by strong winds and freezing temperatures. Rocks and trees along the lakeshore are coated in ice, transforming the area into a surreal, otherworldly landscape. Tenjin Beach is relatively easy to access and offers stunning views of both the lake and Mount Bandai. This is a must-see winter wonder unique to Fukushima, where you can experience the power of nature up close. Access to Tenjin Beach (Lake Inawashiro) 📍 Location Nakakomatsu, Inawashiro Town, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture 🚃 By Train + On Foot 1. Take the JR Ban'etsu West Line to "Inawashiro Station." 2. From the station, it's about a 25–30 minute walk. *Note: In winter, the paths may be snowy, so wear suitable footwear. A taxi ride takes about 5 minutes. 🚗 By Car • About 10 minutes from the Ban'etsu Expressway "Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC." • Free parking is available at Tenjin Beach (relatively spacious). *Note: In winter, snow tires are essential due to snow and ice. 🚌 By Bus (Limited Service) • Local buses are available from Inawashiro Station. • Get off near "Tenjin Beach." *Note: Bus services are limited, so check the timetable in advance. ⚠️ Winter Precautions • The wind is extremely strong, making it feel much colder. • The lakeshore can be slippery, so anti-slip shoes and gloves are essential. • Spray ice is more likely to form on days with strong winds and low temperatures.

#NewYearGiftTrip Review of Gurumote Cottage SengAn, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan 🚇 Metro: Inawashiro Station, then a 25-minute bus ride. Room Type: Double Bed • Cottage in nature, double bed, sleeps two people. • Bathroom with toilet and separate bathtub. • Strong shower pressure, hot and cold water. • Refrigerator, hairdryer, TV, air conditioning, and washing machine available. Area around the hotel: • Near Lake Akimoto. • 2-hour drive from Sendai City. #TravelGuide #TravelDotCom

Oshi Village in Fukushima กับเส้นทางรถไฟสายโรแมนติก "Tadami Line" 🚃🌨️✨🇯🇵 หมู่บ้านเล็กๆที่ตั้งอยู่ริมแม่น้ำ มีฉากหลังเป็นเทือกเขาหิมะสูงตระหง่าน เงาของตัวหมู่บ้านสะท้อนลงแม่น้ำ...สักครั้งนึงต้องมาสัมผัสบรรยากาศนี้ให้ได้นะ✨ 🚃 การเดินทาง นั่งรถไฟมาลงที่สถานี Aizu-Kawaguchi จากนั้นให้เดินเท้าต่อมาที่จุดชมวิว Kaneyama View Point ซึ่งตรงจุดนี้จะสามารถชมวิวหมู่บ้าน Oshi Village ได้🏘️🌨️✨ #ฟุกุชิมะ #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #fukushimatravel #fukushima #oshivillage #大志集落 #福島 #福島観光 #福島旅行

Lake Inawashiro (Fukushima🇯🇵) is a stunning natural wonder with crystal-clear blue waters that reflect Mount Bandai like a natural mirror, earning it the nickname "Mirror of Heaven" in Japan✨. Cool breezes sweep through the tranquil atmosphere, accompanied by thousands of swans migrating from Siberia every winter. The breathtaking scenery resembles a mythical land where white swans gracefully fly amidst mountains and pristine blue waters, as if straight out of a fairy tale. If you ever have the chance, you should visit at least once✨🇯🇵

#wisataluar Fukushima Prefecture's Shirakawa area and Tanakura town Took it easy and cruised - Yamamoto Fudoson The maple coloring the sando is beautiful When you climb 130 stone steps The principal image is placed in a huge stone cave. - Hacha Tugu Kube Shrine A historic shrine cherished as Oshu Ichinomiya I The yellow carpet from the ginkgo was beautiful, - Tanakura Castle Ruins Many of the successive lords of the domain succeeded in promotion. Apparently it's called a power spot for revival and emergence. Cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring #japanguide #japantraveltips

#wisataluar Fukushima must visit fall trip - Yasatsuriyama Park capture the Suigun Line train passing through the autumn leaves. The lights are up at night - Takigawa Gorge A treasure trove of waterfalls - Yazawa Sake Brewery A historical sake brewery established in 1847. Using the flowing water of the Kuji River recommended for drinking brewry and shopping nearby #japanguide #japantraveltips

#TravelPlan Here's my Tohoku and Tokyo itinerary! Traveling from March 7th-11th (5 days, 4 nights) (Aizu-Wakamatsu / Yamagata / Nyuto Onsen) 🚃Transportation: JR East Pass Tohoku and rental car. It's a rather packed plan because of the limited number of days.🤣 Most of the plan was followed, except for Tazawako, which was rainy the day I went, so I didn't see much. After enjoying the onsen, I went straight back to Tokyo. The photos in the plan are beautiful pictures from travel groups, pages I was inspired by, and some saved from Instagram. I planned it before the trip, so there were some disappointments and some successes, but overall it turned out okay.😊 I'll start with Day 2 because Day 1 was in Taiwan and Day 6 was in Tokyo. I got lazy and didn't include that part.😅