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[Fukushima ]10 Fukushima sightseeing spots you must visit!

[Fukushima ]10 Fukushima sightseeing spots you must visit!

2021-12-21 Management office

There are many sightseeing spots in Fukushima Prefecture, which is not far from Tokyo.
Although Fukushima Prefecture has an image of being surrounded by quite a bit of forest and mountains in some places and having a lot of nature, we would like to introduce some sightseeing spots that are worth visiting.
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Five-color Swamp



The name "Goshiki-numa" does not refer to five swamps, but rather to a number of lakes and marshes.
The reason why Goshiki-numa is called Goshiki-numa is because of the colorful hues that can be seen. Different swamps have different colors, such as turquoise blue and emerald blue, and are called mysterious lakes and swamps.
Goshiki-numa is a must-visit place that shows a thousand different faces depending on the four seasons, weather, and time of day.

"information "
Facility Name: Five Color Swamp
Address: 1093-1055, Aza-Kengamine, Oaza-Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2701 (Urabandai Tourist Association)
Tel: TEL: (0241) 32-2349 Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (Urabandai Tourist Association)
Business hours: 9:00~17:00 (Urabandai Tourist Association)
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Free
Non-smoking/smoking: Smoking area available
Space and Facilities: Restrooms available Free parking
HP: https://www.urabandai-inf.com/?page_id=141 (Urabandai Tourist Association)

Abukuma-do (Abukuma cave)



The stalactites, said to be the largest in the East in terms of variety and quantity, stand in a 600-meter line.
The beauty of the natural formations is captivating to behold and will surely overwhelm you with the greatness of nature and the length of time it has taken to create them. There are two courses: a general course and an exploration course. The exploration course is designed in such a way that visitors can feel a sense of adventure by deviating from the general course along the way.
There are various spots in Abukuma-do Cave, including a place called "Moon World," which was the first limestone cave in Japan to introduce a dimming system for stage productions, and offers a very nice performance.

"information "
Facility name: Abukuma-do Cave
Address: 1 Aza Higashi Kamayama, Sugaya, Takine-cho, Tamura-shi, Fukushima 963-3601
Phone number: 0247-78-2125 (Abukuma-do Cave Management Office)
Hours of operation: April 1 - June 22, 8:30 - 17:00
June 23 - September 30, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
October 1 to November 15, 8:30 to 17:00
November 16 ~ March 6, 8:30 ~ 16:30
March 7 ~ March 31, 8:30 ~ 17:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Adults (high school students and older): 1,200 yen Middle school students (junior high school students): 800 yen Children (elementary school students): 600 yen Exploration course: +200 yen to the general price
Smoking and non-smoking: No smoking on the premises. Smoking area available.
Spaces and facilities: Shops and restrooms available Parking lot for 700 passenger cars free of charge
HP: https://abukumado.com/

Into the water of Chung Mi Cave



It is a limestone cave designated as a national natural monument.
There are three exploration courses at Irizumi Cave, where visitors can enjoy authentic caving. Courses A and B are suitable for everyone, but Course C is more adventurous, especially since many areas are untouched by humans, and therefore can be reserved for adults who are high school students or older.

"information "
Facility name: Irimizu Cave
Address: 89-3 Aza Oroku Sugaya, Takine-cho, Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture
Telephone number: Tel: 0247-78-3393 (Irisui Chungmu-dong Management Office)
Opening hours: Summer (early March - late October) 8:30 - 17:00
Winter (late October to early March) 8:30~16:30
Closed: Open year-round (contact the management office for details)
Budget: Course A: Adults (high school students and older) 600 yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students) 500 yen
Course B Adults (high school students and older) 800 yen Children (elementary and junior high school students) 600 yen
Course C: Adults (high school students and older): 6,000 yen (reservation required)
Annual Passport (to the end of Course A and Course B) Adults (high school students and older) 2,000 yen Children (elementary and junior high school students) 1,500 yen
Smoking and non-smoking: No smoking on the premises.
Spaces and facilities: Shops and restrooms available Parking lot for 700 passenger cars free of charge
HP: https://abukumado.com/

Aquamarine Fukushima



The aquarium exhibits about 800 species of organisms under the theme of the tidal sea. Visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing, backyard tours, and various other projects throughout the year.
We are also pleased to be able to accommodate people in wheelchairs, as we have made the building barrier-free.

"information "
Facility name: Aquamarine Fukushima, an environmental aquarium
Address: 50 Tatsumi-cho, Onahama, Iwaki, Fukushima 971-8101
Phone number: TEL 0246-73-2525
Hours: Regular season: Mar. 21-Nov. 30, 9:00-17:30, closing time for admission 16:30
Winter season: Dec. 1 - Mar. 20, 9:00 - 17:00, Admission closes at 16:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Adults 1850 yen Elementary to high school students 900 yen Preschool children free
Annual Passport Adult 4250 yen Elementary to high school students 2100 yen
Smoking and non-smoking: No smoking inside or outside the building on the premises.
Space and Facilities: Shop, multipurpose restroom, barrier-free (free wheelchair rental available), baby stroller rental available, free parking for 1,500 cars
HP: https://www.aquamarine.or.jp/

Spa Resort Hawaiians



Hawaiians is well known, and no one should be able to play with it all.
There are many facilities and activities that are almost impossible to visit or experience no matter how many times you go, such as hot springs and pool experience programs.
A large leisure park that can be enjoyed by adults and families alike, it is one of the places you should visit at least once when you come to Fukushima Prefecture.

"information "
Facility name: Spa Resort Hawaiians
Address: 50 Warabihira, Jobandohara-cho, Iwaki, Fukushima 972-8326, Japan
Phone number: 0570-550-550 (Navidial)
Business hours: 10:00-20:00 on weekdays for the time being
Tsukishima 10:00~21:00
Last entry 1 hour before closing
Facilities inside depend on each facility.
Closed: Monday, December 20, 2021 - Thursday, December 23, 2021
    January 31 (month) to February 3 (wood), 2022
Budget: Common to Water Park, Spring Park, Edo Jisetsu Yoruichi, and Spa Garden Paleo
Normal Adult (junior high school student or older): 3,570 yen Child (elementary school student): 2,250 yen Infant (3 years old~): 1,640 yen
After 3:00 p.m. Adults (junior high school students and older): 3060 yen Children (elementary school students): 1940 yen Infants (3 years old~): 1430 yen
After 18:00 Adults (junior high school students and older): 2860 yen Children (elementary school students): 1840 yen Infants (3 years old~): 1330 yen
All tax included
Non-smoking/smoking: Smoking area available
Space and facilities: swimsuit rental, restaurant, store, restrooms available Parking lot free for regular cars for up to 2 hours 2 hours to 24 hours on the same day ¥1,000 free for motorcycles
HP: https://www.hawaiians.co.jp/

crane-shaped castle



This famous castle was said to be impregnable and has been selected as one of the 100 best castles in Japan.
The Tsurugajo Castle illuminated at night is a must-see. In the park of Tsurugajo, there is a teahouse said to have been built by Koan, a son of Sen no Rikyu, where tea ceremonies are held regularly. There is also the Aizu Matsudaira Garden, designated by the national government as a place of scenic beauty, within a 15-minute walk, where you can relax with medicinal herb tea and other refreshments after a hard day's work.

"information "
Name of facility: Tsurugajo
Address: 1-1 Otemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, 965-0873
Phone number: 0242-27-4005 (Tsurugajo Management Office)
Hours: Admission to the keep 8:30-17:00 (closing time for admission is 16:30)
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Adults: 410 yen (common ticket for the castle tower and the Inokaku Tower: 520 yen for adults) Elementary and junior high school students: 150 yen
Smoking and non-smoking: No smoking in the facility Smoking area available
Spaces and facilities: Shops, wheelchair rental available (only in the park, as the keep is all stairs), toilets available, 360 parking spaces for a fee (3 locations)
HP: https://www.tsurugajo.com/

Aizu turban shell (Aizu turban shell, Aizu turban shell)



Aizu Sazae-do, officially called "Entsu Sansodo (Entsu Sansodo) ", a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, has completely different pathways up and down, and is therefore one-way and made so that people do not pass by each other. It was designated as an important cultural property in 1996 because of its rarity.

"information "
Facility name: Aizu Sazae-do
Address: 〒965-0003
155, Yawata-Takizawa, Ichimino-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
Phone number: For information on visitation, etc., call the Yamashu Iimori Honten Limited Company at 0242-22-3163.
Hours of Operation: Hours of visit April - November: 8:15 - sunset
December - March: 9:00 - 16:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Admission: Adults 400 yen, college and high school students 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in facilities
Spaces and facilities: Restrooms available Parking available (please use the free municipal parking lot for tourists)
HP: http://www.sazaedo.jp/

Hanamiyama Park



A famous spot that attracts many visitors from inside and outside of Fukushima Prefecture every year, Hanamiyama Park is actually privately owned. The park was opened to the public so that everyone could see the magnificent cherry trees, and in addition to the cherry blossoms, trees and flowers of all four seasons are spread out around the park. The scenery is simply breathtaking, and it is a place that should be visited at least once.

"information "
Facility name: Hanamiyama Park
Address: Watarihara, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima 960-8141
Phone number: 024-522-3265 (Fukushima City Tourist Information Center)
Hours of operation: None in particular (within the bounds of common sense as it is on private property)
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Free
No Smoking, No Smoking: No Smoking
Space and Facilities: Restrooms available Souvenir shop available No parking (if parking, paid parking near the station is recommended)
HP: http://www.hanamiyamakoen.jp/

Eisei Noguchi Memorial Hall



Hideyo Noguchi, known for his portrait on the 1,000-yen bill, was born in Fukushima Prefecture. In his hometown of Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, there is the Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum "which exhibits Hideyo Noguchi's life and achievements ". The museum is a hands-on museum where visitors can learn about Hideyo Noguchi's research while playing, making it a recommended sightseeing spot for families with children. The museum also provides information on sightseeing spots and events in the Aizu region, so it is best to check it out when you visit.

"information "
Name of facility: Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Hall
Address: 81 Maeda, Mitsuwa, Inawashiro-cho, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3284
Phone number: 0242-85-7867
Hours: April-October 9:00-17:30 (Entry deadline 17:00)
Nov-Mar 9:00-16:30 (Entry deadline 16:00)
Closed: (except 12/29-1/3)
Budget: Adults 800 yen Children (elementary and junior high school) 400 yen Preschool children free of charge (*Refer to website for groups)
No Smoking, No Smoking: No Smoking
Space and Facilities:Toilets available Museum store available Parking lot available (free parking nearby)
HP: https://www.noguchihideyo.or.jp/

British Hills



Called Britain without Passports "British Hills "This tourist attraction is a facility where you can experience British culture while in Japan. Not only can visitors enjoy eating and shopping, but they can also experience traditional British culture, making it a sightseeing spot where they can spend the whole day playing. It is also recommended that you can play without worrying about time, as there are also accommodations available.

"information "
Name of facility: British Hills
Address: 〒962-0622 Fukushima Prefecture, Iwase-gun, Tene Village, Oaza Tarao, Shibusa 1-8
Phone number: 0120-131-386
Business hours: 9:30-18:00
Closed: Open every day
Budget: see website
No Smoking, No Smoking: No Smoking
Space and Facilities: Accommodations available Restaurant and museum store available Parking lot available
HP: https://www.noguchihideyo.or.jp/

summary

How was the tour? I hope you found many attractive sightseeing spots in Fukushima Prefecture.
There are a wide variety of tourist attractions, including magnificent natural wonders and natural forces that cannot be created by human hands, and facilities that can only be created by human hands and wisdom, such as Hawaiians.
The sights introduced here are some of the most famous in the prefecture, and if you look them up, you will find images and other information.
But don't be satisfied with your visit, I urge you to come and see for yourself. You will be able to experience the power and excitement of nature in a way that images cannot.

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