Nakajima Jizozakura

Nakajima Jizozakura

In spring, this 150-year-old weeping cherry tree looks so different from one hour to the next. Viewed during the day, it is framed against a backdrop of snow-topped Azuma mountains. During the cherry blossom viewing season, Nakajima Jizozakura is lit up at night, its reflection glittering enchantingly on the surface of surrounding rice paddies.
 

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Websitehttp://www.nihonmatsu-kanko.jp/?p=772(Automated translation available)
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Nihonmatsu Tourism Federation

(+81) 243-55-5122

info@nihonmatsu-kanko.jp

Best Season
  • Spring
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Access Details
AccessNakajima 46, Harimichi, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Pref. 964-0202
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Getting there

By Car: 30 min from the Nihonmatsu I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway

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Iino UFO Museum

Iino is known as the 'UFO no Sato' (UFO Village) for its track record of sightings of luminous or unexplained flying objects. The UFO Museum tracks some of that history, as well as the wider history of UFO sightings worldwide featuring photographs and historical documents.There are also speculative models of possible extraterrestrial life and their spaceships, and a 3D cinema showing a short film exploring the mysteries of the local area.The second floor of the building features relaxation rooms and a public bath.Across from the museum, there is a souvenir store with alien-themed merchandise, in addition to a ramen restaurant with a similarly-themed menu.Please be aware that most displays are in Japanese with only sporadic English.
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Kura Café Sen no Hana

The Kura Café Sen no Hana is located on the grounds on Kunitaya Miso Factory in a remodeled kura (storehouse). Try the local flavors of Fukushima cuisine with their lovely lunch items featuring locally Nihonmatsu-produced miso and soy sauce. There are also many other menu items to appreciate, such as amazake, Mongolian-style tea, and coffee. The inside of the shop is also calming and decorated with local pressed flowers.Open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (with a break from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.), the Kura Café Sen no Hana is sure to give your taste buds a treat. Their fair prices and delicious cuisine make them popular with locals and visitors alike.The amazake, a nonalcoholic drink made from koji, or fermentation starter, is popular with guests. As for food, the zaku zaku soup is a traditional soup of chunky cubed vegetables which is eaten on special occasions like festivals and ceremonies, it is a famous Nihonmatsu specialty. But if you’re wanting to go for dinner, make sure you’re there before the last order at 5:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Sundays). Next door to the Kura Cafe Sen no Hana, guests can also visit the Kunitaya Miso Factory. The redwood lattice of the exterior is especially attractive. In addition to the tours, the Factory also sells miso, soy sauce, and koji, which is used to make Fukushima’s famous 'sagohachi' pickles.All the products for sale are made at the Kunitaya Miso Factory and use pure water from Mt. Adatara and locally grown ingredients. It’s a great way to get the fresh flavors of Fukushima Prefecture. There are also seasonal products available, so be sure to have a look!
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