福島県 · Tohoku Region
Fukushima Hidden Gems
Three regions in one — a warm Pacific coast, a castle town in the inland basin, and highland lakes and forests in the west.
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Climate & Best Season
Varies sharply by region: mild on the coast, snowy in Aizu. Spring blossoms and October foliage are the highlights.
Famous For (Food)
- Kitakata ramen
- Sake (repeat national gold medallist)
- Ika-ninjin
- Peaches
Signature Sights
- Tsuruga Castle
- Ouchi-juku thatched post town
- Lake Inawashiro
- Goshiki-numa ponds
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Fukushima· Minamiaizu
Ouchi-juku — Edo-Period Thatched Village & Negi Soba
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Fukushima· Kitakata
Kitakata Ramen — Breakfast Ramen Culture & Thick Curly Noodles
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Fukushima· Aizu-Wakamatsu
Aizu Sake Breweries — Premium Sake Region & Tasting Tours
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Fukushima· Fukushima City
Fukushima Peaches — Premium Momo Fruit Orchards & Picking
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