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
Ouchi-juku is a single street lined with 40 thatched-roof houses, preserved exactly as it looked in the 1600s when daimy…
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Updated Jul 2026
Fukushima· Minamiaizu
Ouchi-juku Snow Festival — Candle-Lit Winter Illumination
The Ouchi-juku Snow Festival (大内宿雪まつり) transforms the historic thatched-roof village into a magical winter wonderland du…
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Updated Jul 2026