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The capital of Fukushima Prefecture, this city offers a wealth of food, hot springs, and spectacular views. Fruit picking along the "Fruit Line" is a popular and luxurious experience where you can taste seasonal peaches, pears, and apples fresh from the tree. Near the city center are three unique hot spring resorts: Takayu, Tsuchiyu, and Iizaka. From the blossoms of Hanamiyama in spring to the autumn colors of the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, this is a charming destination where urban life and nature are closely linked.

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『ちょうどいい旅、ふくしまステイ。』- 癒されてもいい -

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Come Experience Wonderful Fukushima City! Unique Foods! Rich Culture! Splendid Sights!

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Fukushima City in Summer　Sightseeing Recommendation　夏の福島市おすすめ観光スポット

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Visit Fukushima City for your summer trip!　夏の旅行は福島市へどうぞ！

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Address: 1-1 Sakaemachi, Fukushima City, Fukushima
Website: https://www.f-kankou.jp/
Operator: Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association

Fukushima City Spots List

Fukushima Waraji Festival
Takumi no Kokoro Yoshikawaya
Fukushima City Minka-en (Open Air Museum of Old Houses)
Nakano Fudoson
Ryokan Tamagoyu
Kagetsu Highland Hotel
Adachiya Ryokan
Azumaya Ryokan
Ryokan Higenoie
Tsuchiyu Onsen
Miorine no Yado Sansuiso
Lake Menuma
Takayu Onsen
Bandai-Azuma Skyline
Hanamiyama Park

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Fukushima Waraji Festival

Fukushima Waraji Festival is a premier summer event in Fukushima City, famously featuring a massive straw sandal called a Waraji, measuring 12 meters in length. Rooted in the legends of Mt. Haguro, the festival involves prayers for strong legs and safe travels. The sight of the giant Waraji being paraded through the streets is breathtaking, and the venue erupts with energy to the rhythm of powerful drums and traditional dancing. It is a dynamic celebration where local passion and traditional culture come together.

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Takumi no Kokoro Yoshikawaya

A historic, long-established inn located in the quiet back-parlor of Iizaka Onsen. It boasts spacious open-air baths overlooking the beautiful canyon of the Surigami River, offering a luxurious bathing experience enveloped by the sounds of nature. Its refined Japanese hospitality and delicate, colorful cuisine using Fukushima’s seasonal ingredients are highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad. It is an inn that provides a high-quality travel experience, harmonizing traditional Ryokan charm with modern comfort.

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Fukushima City Minka-en (Open Air Museum of Old Houses)

An open-air museum that relocates and restores historic buildings constructed between the Edo and Meiji periods from across Fukushima Prefecture. With thatched-roof farmhouses, post-town structures, and even a historic theater, visitors can experience the lifestyle of Japanese people from centuries ago. Seasonal traditional events and old-fashioned craft workshops are held here, making it a spot to slowly journey through the original landscapes of Japan amidst a beautiful Satoyama setting.

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Nakano Fudoson

A place of prayer founded about 800 years ago, counted as one of the three great Fudo-son (deity) sites in Japan. A serene space unfolds within the grounds, featuring a bright red Dainichi-do hall and a flowing waterfall, while numerous stone Buddha statues are enshrined within caves. It is a sacred site where many worshippers come seeking protection from evil and the fulfillment of wishes. The quiet space, enveloped in the sound of the waterfall, is also ideal as a retreat to clear the mind.

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Ryokan Tamagoyu

With over 150 years of history, this is a representative historic inn of Takayu Onsen. As the name suggests, it boasts hot springs with a sulfur scent like boiled eggs. The "Tamagoyu" bathhouse, a thatched-roof building from the Meiji era, is full of history and makes you feel like you've stepped into an old Japanese film. Steam rises from various spots in the garden as natural bluish-white water overflows—a truly spectacular sight. This is the ultimate inn for experiencing authentic Japanese hot spring culture.

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Kagetsu Highland Hotel

Located at a high altitude within Takayu Onsen, this hotel offers a spectacular view of the Fukushima cityscape and distant mountains. The open-air baths are especially liberating, allowing you to soak while gazing at the night view and feeling close to the starry sky. In addition to the concentrated sulfur water from the 100% free-flowing source, the Japanese cuisine made with seasonal Fukushima ingredients is a highlight. It is perfect for travelers seeking a luxurious time with a panoramic view and top-quality milky water.

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Adachiya Ryokan

Boasting over 400 years of history, this is one of the most historic inns in Takayu Onsen. Its greatest attraction is the "Taiki-no-yu," a massive mixed-gender open-air bath that utilizes the natural terrain. Soaking in the milky water while feeling the river breeze and hearing the water flow is a wild and liberating experience (women-only hours and bath towels are available). The interior, including a lounge converted from an old storehouse, is very sophisticated, promising a high-quality hot spring stay.

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Azumaya Ryokan

Nestled in a quiet mountain valley, this inn maintains the traditional atmosphere of a Japanese ryokan. The fresh sulfur water from its private source is very concentrated and reputed to make the skin smooth. The charming wooden bathtubs, seasonal views from the windows, and polite hospitality warmly envelop every visitor. While not flashy, this renowned inn has long been loved by authentic hot spring enthusiasts who want to fully enjoy high-quality water in silence.

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Ryokan Higenoie

Surrounded by the beautiful nature of Takayu Onsen, this is a quiet inn where care is evident in every room. In the famous private open-air bath, you can have the bluish-white free-flowing water all to yourself, allowing for a luxurious time with loved ones. The inn is also highly regarded for its food; the delicate kaiseki cuisine using seasonal Fukushima ingredients is a delight for both the eyes and the palate. It is an ideal adult retreat for high-quality springs, exquisite food, and meticulous service.

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Tsuchiyu Onsen

Stretched along the Araka River valley, this hot spring resort is famous as a producer of "Kokeshi," a traditional Japanese craft. It has flourished as a therapeutic bath site since ancient times and has recently gained attention for eco-friendly town planning using geothermal power. The streets are dotted with footbaths and cafes, and searching for cute kokeshi statues is a fun part of the stroll. It is a warm, nostalgic place to refresh after a mountain hike or to explore Japanese handicrafts.

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Miorine no Yado Sansuiso

A representative inn of Tsuchiyu Onsen, boasting a spectacular view of the dynamic Arakawa Falls. With diverse styles of natural hot springs, including a massive two-tier public bath and open-air baths that put the waterfall right before your eyes, you can enjoy the water in many ways. The spacious interior is immaculate, and the luxurious cuisine using mountain and sea treasures from Fukushima is popular. It is a luxury hot spring resort for a stay that heals the five senses to the background music of the flowing river.

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Lake Menuma

A mysterious lake surrounded by deep forests, revealed after a short climb from the Tsuchiyu Onsen streets. Untouched nature remains, with the colors of spring azaleas, summer greenery, and autumn foliage reflecting on the mirror-like surface. In recent years, water activities such as SUP and kayaking have become popular, allowing for a unique experience of the great outdoors from the quiet lake surface. It is a perfect hidden spot for those who want to experience nature actively away from the bustle of the resort streets.

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Takayu Onsen

Located at the entrance to the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, this hot spring resort declares a "100% free-flowing source" policy with no added water, boasting some of the best water quality in Japan. It is characterized by a strong sulfur scent and milky, bluish-white water. The mineral content is so concentrated that soaking in it feels like a total purification of the mind and body. There are no flashy entertainment facilities—just the luxury of appreciating "real water." It is the most recommended hidden spring for those who want to feel natural energy directly.

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Bandai-Azuma Skyline

This is one of Japan's premier scenic driving courses, winding through mountains at an altitude of 1,600 meters. Selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan," this route offers extraordinary, moon-like volcanic landscapes, especially around the Jododaira area. In autumn, the entire mountain is draped in fiery foliage, providing a liberating feeling as if you are driving above the clouds. It is a must-visit spot for outdoor enthusiasts to experience the dynamic nature of Fukushima.

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Hanamiyama Park

A world-renowned photographer once praised this place as "a paradise in Fukushima." This floral heaven is a privately owned mountain opened to the public. In spring, cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, forsythia, and flowering peaches bloom all at once, coloring the mountain like a patchwork of pastel colors. With the snow-capped Azuma Mountains in the distance and colorful flowers at your feet, the scenery is truly paradisiacal. Surrounded by flowers raised with love by local farmers, it is a special place to experience the warm heart of Japan.

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