Access: JR East Websitehttp://www.jreast.co.jp/e/index.html

Access: Bandai Toto Bus Websitehttp://www.totobus.co.jp/bandai/

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FUKUSHIMAFukushima is the third largest prefecture after Hokkaido and Iwate. There are three areas: Fukushima and Koriyama, where Tohoku Shinkansen stops, Aizu Wakama t su w i t h h i s t o r i ca l heritages, and Iwaki, mild climate locating by the Pacific ocean.

Fukushima prefecture consists of three areas; Nakadori, Hamadori, and Aizu. Aizu is the most popular area for tourists.There are many sites to see, such asTsurugajo Castle. Gourmet lineup is also attractive.The taste of ”Kitakata Ramen” is the best!

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■ Website for the Fukushima’s tourism information “Sights in Fukushima Japan”http://fuku-tabi.jp/en/■ Fukushima City Tourist Information TEL 024-522-3265 TEL 024-531-6428■ Aizu Wakamatsu station tourist information TEL 0242-32-0688

■ Kooriyama City tourist informationTEL 024-924-0012

■ Tsurugajo Castle tourist informationTEL 0242-29-1151

■ Fukushima Airport building general informationTEL 0247-57-1511

Trip to the World of historical Aizu and Grourmet in Fukushima

Thick noodles in rich-taste soup.Over 120 ramen r e s t a u r a n t s i n Kitakata.

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Kitakata CityAreaYear RoundSeason

City loop bus

Goshikinuma

Enjoy trekking!KitakataOtazuki-gura

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Otazuki-gura StreetOtazuki-gura Street

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Goshikinuma consists of severa l ponds such as B i s h am o n - n um a a n d Benten-numa.Please enjoy the magical beauty of its surface.

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A reputable castle with 600 yeas history.Known as a battleground of Boshin War.

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A h is to r ica l s i te wi th Edo-period’s atmosphere p r e s e r v e d . Y o u c a n imagine Samurai or old venders walking by.

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Many warehouses stand along the street. Miso and Sake shopping is available.

TsurugajoCastle Ouchi-juku

Akabeko paiting Please try painting local traditional toy from Aizu.

A trekking trail around the ponds is good for beginners.

Fees: ¥800-¥1,000

Urabandai Tourist Association TEL0241-32-2349Contact

JRBan’etsu West Line

Handmade craft studio BanshoTEL 0242-27-4358

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Goshikinuma

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Kitakata City

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Tour busesfor Aizu sightseeing!

Aizu AreaByakkotai’s gravestones are standing here among other monuments. 31 boys tragedy of Byakkotai is still touching.

This Japanese traditional garden, known as beloved by historical Aizu lords, presents wonderful big pond and seasonal. Now you can enjoy special tea herbal tea and sweets.

Aizu welcomes you at this wonderful station with a historic and cultural atmosphere. A i zu p r oduc t s f o r souveni rs such as l o c a l c r a f t s a n d Japanese sake can be purchased here.

Down t own i n A i z u W a k a m a t s u . N i c e traditional buildings are used as craft shops, café, or local cuisine restaurants. Popular area for tourists.

An outdoor museun consisting of historical buildings. Aizu History Museum, Art museum, a souvenier shop, and a restaurant are also open.

Enjoy Fukushima!

JR Fukushima station East Exit JR Fukushima station West Exit

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Aizu RailwayBack to Aizu Wakamatasu station

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BandaiToto Bus

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Haikara-san/Akabee Route

Major spots

Aizu Wakamatsu station Mt.Iimori

Aizu Buke Yashiki

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NanukamachiTown Mt.Iimori

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Aizu Wakamatsu station

Nanukamachi TownAizu Buke Yashiki

Haikara-san/Akabee informationFor Haikara/Akabee only

One day pass

Adults ¥200 ¥500¥100 ¥250Children

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※One day pass enable you ride both Haikara-san and Akabee. Free ride for a day.

Please check the website for the updated schedule and route. Aizu Bus TEL0242-22-5560 Contact

Tou r buses “Ha i ka ra - san ” and “Akabee”help you for time-saving sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu.

Fee Adults: ¥850, 13-18 y/o: ¥550, 6-12 y/o: ¥450

Byakkotai Memorial MuseumFee Adults: ¥400, 13-18 y/o: ¥300, 6-12 y/o :¥200

Present your “One day pass” to get discount!

Fee Adults: ¥310, 16-18 y/o: ¥260, 6-15 y/o: ¥150Present your “One day pass” to get discount!

Present your “One day pass” to get discount!

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Food CultureFukushima is famous as “Fruit Kingdom” in Japan. Also enjoy varied noodle and fresh fish cuisines.

Talismans of good omens are loved by the people of the region from the olden days.

Miharugoma

Used as a traditional toy for children in the past, this horse shaped talisman symbolizes Miharu region.It is thought it works as a charm of longevity.

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Shirakawa Daruma Doll

Having around 300 years of history this good omen talisman is also known as a wish granting doll. Paint one of the eyes of the doll in black to have your wish granted.

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Called as a cow who brings happiness and a protector of children this neck moving talisman is the symbol of Fukushima.

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Rising Koboshi

Rising back up as soon as it falls this good omentalisman is loved by the locals. Nowadays it symbolizes traditional craft of the Aizu region.

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http://fuku-tabi.jp/en/foods/index.html

http://fuku-tabi.jp/en/sightseeing/traditionalcraft/

Traditional event held for three days on the end of July. Second day, when hundreds of horse-riders have to capture flags from each other is a must-see.

First Japanese resort theme park founded in 1966. Popular since opening for its wide variety of attractions.

Fukushima highway bus from JR Fukushima Station. Get off at Haramachi Station

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Soma Horse Executive Committee TEL0244-22-3064

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With its theme of Shiome (the place where the Black and the Kurile currents meet) Aquamarine Fukushima exhibits around 1,200 species of animals in its triangle shaped tunnel.

Fukushima highway bus from JR Koriyama Station OR go to Iwaki Station by Ban’etsu East Line Go by Joban Line to Izumi Station. Board bus to Onahama Get off at Shisho Iriguchi. Walk 10 minutes.

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Aquamarine Fukushima TEL0246-73-2525http://www.marine.fks.ed.jp/

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Shin-Joban Kotsu highway bus from JR Fukushima Station to Iwaki Station Reach Yumoto Station by JR Joban Line, board free shuttle bus for Hawaiians.

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Spa Resort Hawaiians TEL0246-43-3191http://www.hawaiians.co.jp/

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13.5m in height, 11.3m in root circumference, thought to be over a 1000 years old. One of the three highest cherry trees in Japan.

From JR Tohoku Shinkansen Koriyama StationTo JR Ban’etsu East Line Miharu Station

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Miharu Town Tourism AssociationTEL0247-62-3690

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14km long fruit producing area, called Fruits Line, can be found to the west of Fukushima city on the foot of Azuma mountain range. Try your skills at picking cherries, peaches, grapes or other fruits.

15km to the west from Fukushima Station by car

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Fukushima Prefecture Fruit Consumption Committee TEL024-525-3727

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Kitakata Ramen Association　 http://www.ramenkai.com/

Onahama Ryokan and Hotel Association　 http://www.onahama.com/

Aizu Wakamatsu Tourism Production Association　http://www.aizukanko.com/ Yamada Folk Workshop　TEL0242-23-1465

Deko Mansion Daikokuyahttp://www.dekoyashiki-daikokuya.co.jp/

Shirakawa Daruma Enterprise Cooperativehttp://www.shirakawadaruma.com/

Fukushima Prefecture Sake Making Cooperative　http://www.sake-fukushima.jp/

Traditional Industrial ArtsGentle climate to improve yourtrip experience!

Region where nature and cities live in harmony.On one side Fukushima prefecture’s central city of Fukushima and the urban area which inc ludes Kor i yama c i t y , cen te r o f prefecture’s economy. On the other, natural wonders such as Mt.Adatara and Mt.Ryozen.

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Kitakata Ramen

Derived from Chinese noodles, Kitakata Ramen normally exhibit soy sauce flavour. Depending on the shop you can also order congealed soup or curly noodles.

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Japanese Sake

Blessed by favourable natural features Fukushima was known as sake production area since olden days. Many breweries participate in brewing competitions producing a variety of different flavours.

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Angler Hot-Pot

Anglers caught in the Pacific Ocean are served with enriching Miso Soup flavour. Warm your body with tender angler meat on winter.

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Sea Urchin baked in a clam shell

Raw sea urchins are put into clam shells and baked in-between hot stones. Enjoy a completely new taste of sea urchins achieved by this method.

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Soma Wild Horse Chase 14-FMAP

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Course fees are subject to change without notice.

Entrance fee: Adult: ¥1,600　6-18y/o: ¥800

Trial fee: Around ¥400-¥1,300

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Miharu’s Sakura Falls 12-EMAP

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Enjoy golf or marine leisure in great weather softened by the Pacific Ocean. Or a variety of traditional events such as Soma Wild Horse Chase which has over 1,000 years of history.

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Hot Springs Oldest bath-house, invigorating tableland, fame rivalling that of hot springs in cities.

FestivalsFrom traditional socially exclusive festivals to festivals that make everyone participate.

NatureVivid natural scenery spreads through the whole wide area of Fukushima.

History/CultureYou can find Tsuruga Castle and other sites of Japanese history in Fukushima.

http://fuku-tabi.jp/en/sightseeing/nature/ http://fuku-tabi.jp/en/hotsprings/index.html

http://fuku-tabi.jp/en/sightseeing/history/

Ouchijuku Tourism Association　http://ouchi-juku.com/ Kitakata Kura Town Tourism Center http://www.kuranomachi.com/

Aizu Higashiyama Hot Springs Tourism Association　http://www.aizu-higashiyama.com/

Iizaka Hot Springs Inn Cooperativehttp://www.iizaka.com/

Dake Hotsprings Tourism Association　http://www.dakeonsen.or.jp/

Fukushima Waraji Festival Execution Committeehttp://www.fmcnet.co.jp/waraji/

Koriyama Uneme Festival Execution Committeehttp://www.ko-cci.or.jp/event/maturi/uneme.html

Aizu Festival Execution CommitteeTEL0242-36-5043

Minami Aizu Town Commercial Tourism Bureau　http://www.minamiaizu.org/gion/index.html　

Iwaki Yumoto Hot Springs Inn Cooperativehttp://www.iwakiyumoto.or.jp/

Shiramizu Amida Temple　TEL0246-26-7008 Nihonmatsu Tourism Associationhttp://www.nihonmatsu-kanko.jp/index.html

http://fuku-tabi.jp/en/sightseeing/festival/

Higashiyama Hot Springs

Only 10 minutes ride from the center of Aizu Wakamatsu City this conveniently placed hot spring is rich in nature and offers many lodgings for tourists. Keep an eye for waterfalls!

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Iizaka Hot Springs

As much as 9 public bathhouses, one of which, Sabako-yu, is regarded as Japan’s oldest wooden bath. Enjoy the “Fukushima’s taste” from the variety of orchards growing in the vicinity.

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Dake Hot Springs

Chosen for having the best natural environment in Japan, this hot spring village is located at the base of Mt.Adatara. On top of that acidic water quality it offers is extremely rare.

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Iwaki Yumoto Hot Springs

This rare sulphur spring is used to improve the health of your skin, lower your blood pressure and also keeps your body warm longer than regular springs.

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Fukushima Waraji Festival

Fukushima City is said to own the biggest Waraji in the whole Japan. Enjoy dance parade and Waraji carrying ceremony during the festival as the whole town goes alive.

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Koriyama Uneme Festival

Festival based on the legend of Uneme largest in scale in the Fukushima region. Try out the dancing event where spectators can participate.

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Aizu Festival

Ceremony to express gratitude to ancestors and comfort spirits of victims of wars. The highlight of the festival is “Aizu Hankou Procession”, an army of 500 warriors is a sight to behold.

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Aizu Tajima Gion Festival

A festival with a history of about 800 years conveys the heritage of Japanese folk traditions. Enjoy kabuki performed by children, procession of brides and the kagura.

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　　　　　 From Koriyama Station to JR Ban’etsu East Line Aizu Wakamatsu Station Ride Aizu Railway to Aizu-kogen Ozeguchi Station. Board bus to Oze-hinoemata Hot Springs.

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Oze

Observe precious mountain vegetation such as white arums or lilies in high altitude grasslands designated as special natural monument in Japan.

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From JR Tohoku Shinkansen Fukushima Station to Jodo-daira by bus

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Jodo-daira (Bandai Azuma Skyline)

Visit volcanic plateau formed by an eruption of a nearby volcano and a primeval coniferous forest in the middle of this tourist pay road.

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From Fukushima Station Board Watari southbound bus to Hanamiyama Entrance

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Hanamiyama

Enjoy cherry blossoms, plums, forsythias and magnolias in this park famous for its flower diversity. Entrance to this privately owned park is absolutely free.

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Use JR Ban’etsu West Line from Koriyama Station 10 minutes by car from Kamimata Station.

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Abukuma Cave

Don’t miss on the scenery of one of the Fukushima’s natural wonders, an 80,000,000 years old cave spanning for about 600 meters.

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Shiramizu Amida Temple

Inspired by Chusonji’s Konjikido in the World Heritage Hiraizumi, found in Iwate prefecture, Hakusui Amida Temple is a national treasure, which passes on to us the knowledge of architecture of the Heian Period.

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Kasumigajo Castle

Castle surroundings have become the resting place for the locals since being designed as Fukushima Park. Famous for its beautiful nature the site also holds chrysanthemum doll festival from October to November.

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Ouchijuku

Once an important resting place for travellers, this town designed in Edo Period image is now preserved as one of the important sites of the traditional Japanese architecture.

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Kura Town, Kitakata

You can find streets of Japanese traditional structures, called “Kura” in Kitakata City. Over 2,600 of buildings are designed in a variety of ways.

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