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Ideas for Winter Trips in Fukushima

I decided to write a bucket list of things to try out in Fukushima during the winter months! 1) TAKE IN THE VIEWS OF BEAUTIFUL OKU-AIZU The Tadami Line train connects Aizu-Wakamatsu City with Niigata Prefecture via some of Fukushima’s most beautiful rural towns and villages. T...

Ideas for Winter Trips in Fukushima
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Autumn Leaves in Fukushima

Fukushima Prefecture is packed with a huge variety of amazing scenic spots. It goes without saying that there is lots to see during the momiji (autumn-leaf viewing) season! I have compiled a list of 10 of my recommended spots for autumn-leaf viewing! I hope you find it useful. ...

Autumn Leaves in Fukushima
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Rotenburo Heaven – Private Open-air Baths In Fukushima

In this article, I’m going to introduce you to a number of traditional Japanese inns (ryokan) in onsen towns throughout Fukushima where you can experience the magic of private rotenburo outdoor baths. WHAT ARE ROTENBURO? 'Rotenburo' translates as ‘open-air bath’. ...

Rotenburo Heaven – Private Open-air Baths In Fukushima
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6 Reasons To Go Skiing In Fukushima (& Where To Go)

I’m going to jump right into it: 6 Reasons to Go Skiing in Fukushima this winter! 1) ACCESS FROM TOKYO Some of Fukushima main ski resorts can be reached in just 2.5 hours by train (shinkansen and local) & bus 2) LONG SKI SEASON Being the third largest prefecture in Japan mak...

6 Reasons To Go Skiing In Fukushima (& Where To Go)
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Guide to Visiting the Famous Tadami River Bridge Viewpoint

I am often asked about how to reach the No. 1 Tadami River Bridge Viewpoint (also known as Daiichi Tadami River Bridge Viewpoint) which has become the focus of spotlights across the world. Taking a look at the beautiful photographs that can be taken there, it is easy to understand why people all ...

Guide to Visiting the Famous Tadami River Bridge Viewpoint
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5 Ginkgo Tree Spots To Visit In Fukushima This Autumn

When it comes to the Japanese traditional of autumn leaf viewing, Fukushima Prefecture has so many fantastic spots to choose from. Whether the leaves of dark red maples, or bright yellow ginkgos, there are countless places worth visiting. In this post, I’ll introduce some of the famous and ...

5 Ginkgo Tree Spots To Visit In Fukushima This Autumn
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Reaching Miharu Takizakura

KEY INFORMATION VISITING HOURS Visiting hours are usually between 6:00-18:00, but they are extended until 20:30 during the light-up period. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO VISIT? Miharu Town asks for visitors to pay 300 yen to visit the tree. This money goes towards the continued conservatio...

Reaching Miharu Takizakura
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Fukushima's Top Cherry Blossom Spots

Fukushima Prefecture is blessed with lush nature and dramatic scenery. As the third-largest prefecture in Japan, the climate, seasons and landscapes differ vastly by area. However, there is one season that is spectacular no matter where you may be in Fukushima – spring! Blossoms start to bl...

Fukushima's Top Cherry Blossom Spots
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Harvest Seasonal Fruit

Fukushima Prefecture is one of the leading fruit production regions in Japan, to the extent that Fukushima City is often called the 'Fruit Kingdom,' and there is a road within the city limits with the nickname 'Fruit Line.' As hinted at by the name, the road is surrounded by fruit...

Harvest Seasonal Fruit
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Try Your Hand at Designing Local Crafts

One exciting part of travel is hunting for gifts for friends and family at home. Rather than taking the expedient route of gift shopping, why not consider giving them something particularly special by trying your hand at local crafts and making your gifts yourself? You can create items that wi...

Try Your Hand at Designing Local Crafts
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Stay with Local Farmers

Your travel experience will vary greatly depending on where you stay, making the choice of accommodation essential to planning an enjoyable trip. While a cleanly appointed hotel room or a hot spring inn rich with Japanese aesthetics is sure to satisfy, if you’re coming to Fukushima, why not...

Stay with Local Farmers
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Sample Fresh Sake at Local Breweries

One reason why Japanese sake produced in Fukushima is particularly delicious is that production of rice, the raw material of sake, also thrives here. Fukushima is in fact a well-known rice production region with plains covering a wide area and clear separation in climate between the four seasons....

Sample Fresh Sake at Local Breweries
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360 Degrees Onsen Hot Spring Video

While on a tour of Fukushima Prefecture, John made some 360-degree videos that make you feel like you're right there with him; you’ll be able to join him in his travels and see what kind of adventures he embarked upon. You will be able to feel real moments, such as how far above you ...

360 Degrees Onsen Hot Spring Video
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Ryokan Hotels and Local Cuisine

You can often see Japanese traditional inns, known as 'ryokan,' in towns which have hot springs. Most of these inns have rooms with beautiful tatami mats and futons, accompanied by scenic views of mountains, forests or a calm and relaxing hot spring town across a river. What’s mo...

Ryokan Hotels and Local Cuisine
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Japanese Onsen Bath Experience

The beauty of hot springs in Fukushima is that each onsen has different characteristics, such as the different minerals and temperatures of the waters, or the different styles, sizes, and atmospheres of the baths. This variety in types of onsen baths is what sets aside onsen in Fukushima from tho...

Japanese Onsen Bath Experience

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