Fukushima Hidden Gems
8 spots
Ouchi-juku — Edo-Period Thatched Village & Negi Soba
Ouchi-juku (大内宿) is a meticulously preserved Edo-period post town where over 40 traditional thatched-roof houses (kayabu…
Tsuruga Castle — Red-Tiled Fortress of the Samurai Aizu Clan
Tsuruga Castle (鶴ヶ城, Tsuruga-jō), also known as Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle, stands as the symbol of the tragic Aizu clan's lo…
Higashiyama Onsen — Samurai Retreat Hot Spring Town
Higashiyama Onsen (東山温泉) is a historic hot spring town nestled in a mountain valley 5km east of Aizu-Wakamatsu, where st…
Sazae-do Temple — Unique Double-Helix Architectural Wonder
Sazae-dō (さざえ堂) is an extraordinary hexagonal wooden temple built in 1796, featuring a double-helix interior structure w…
Aizu Sake Breweries — Premium Sake Region & Tasting Tours
Aizu region is one of Japan's premier sake-producing areas, with 30+ active breweries crafting premium sake using local…
Byakkotai Memorial — Tragic Teenage Samurai & Iimoriyama Hill
The Byakkotai Memorial (飯盛山白虎隊記念館) commemorates 20 teenage samurai (ages 16–17) from the Aizu clan's Byakkotai (白虎隊, 'Wh…
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…
Aizu Cotton Textiles — Traditional Weaving Craft & Workshops
Aizu-momen (会津木綿) is traditional cotton textile hand-woven in Aizu region since the 16th century, characterized by thick…