Shiki no Sato (Village of Four Seasons)

Shiki no Sato (Village of Four Seasons)

Shiki no Sato (Village of Four Seasons) is a lawn-covered agricultural park of about 8 ha in size. There are western-inspired brick buildings in the center, which house a traditional crafts gallery. The gallery includes a glass workshop and kokeshi (traditional wooden doll) exhibit. You can learn to make blown glass, see kokeshi being made by local artisans, and try your hand at decorating a doll of your own. Shiki no Sato also has an ice cream shop offering seasonal ice creams made with the local fruits of Fukushima. In addition to ice cream, you can try a variety of locally-produced beers at the Shiki no Sato's beer hall. The seasonal flowers are a highlight of a visit to Shiki no Sato, which is loved by families and young couples alike. The summertime firework displays and the winter light-ups in the park are some of the most popular times to visit.

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Websitehttp://www.f-shikinosato.com
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Shiki no Sato

(+81) 24-593-0101

Best SeasonAll Year
Opening Hours

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

ParkingAvailable
Entrance FeeFree
Access Details
Access1-1 Nishi, Kamisagi, Arai, Fukushima City, Fukushima Pref.
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Getting there

By Car: From Fukushima-Nishi IC exit off the Tohoku expressway, take Route 115 towards Aizu for 10 min. Shiki no Sato will be on the right before Tsuchiyu Onsen. There are signs on the way.
By Bus: Take a bus for Tsuchiyu Onsen from JR Fukushima Station. 5 min walk from the 'Shiki no Sato Iriguchi' bus stop.

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