Tourism information for each region in Fukushima Prefecture and event information outside the prefecture
Fukushima Prefecture is the third largest prefecture in Japan and is home to diverse climates, traditional cultures, and history. This page introduces websites and social media that promote the attractions of tourism, food, and more in each of the seven areas.
Aizu (Aizu Region and Minami-Aizu District)
- Aizu Region・・・In addition to beautiful nature such as Mt. Bandai, Lake Inawashiro, and Urabandai, there are fascinating tourist attractions such as hot springs in Higashiyama Onsen and Ashinomaki Onsen, and historical culture like Tsuruga-jo Castle.
(Reference) Fukushima Travel-Aizu Area (Japanese Only)
Photo: Tsuruga-jo Castle (Aizuwakamatsu City) from the Fukushima Travel Photo Library
- Minami-Aizu District・・・In addition to magnificent natural environments such as Oze and vast virgin beech forests, the area has a variety of tourist attractions, including traditional culture such as the Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival and Hinoemata Kabuki, historical landscapes such as Ouchi-juku and the community of Maezawa Magariya, and ski resorts.
(Reference) Fukushima Travel-Minamiaizu Area (Japanese Only)
Photo:Ouchi-juku (Shimogo Town) from the Fukushima Travel Photo Library
Region | Site Information |
Aizu | Aizu Development Bureau on Facebook (Japanese Only) |
Aizu | The Finest Aizu |
Minami-Aizu | Experience nature and culture with all five senses in Minamiaizu |
Aizu・Minami-Aizu | Tadami Line Portal Site |
Aizu・Minami-Aizu | Okuaizu, the Township of Saijiki (timeless traditions) (Japanese Only) |
Central Region (Ken-poku (northern), Ken-chu (central) and Ken-nan (southern) Districts)
- Ken-poku (northern) District・・・The prefecture has many tourist attractions, including beautiful scenery woven by the rich natural environment, numerous hot springs such as Iizaka Onsen, Tsuchiyu Onsen, Dake Onsen, and traditional events such as the Fukushima Waraji Festival and Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival.
(Reference) Fukushima Travel-Ken-poku Area (Japanese Only)
Photo:Hanamiyama (Fukushima City) from the Fukushima Travel Photo Library
- Ken-chu District・・・There are many tourist attractions, including abundant nature such as Lake Inawashiro, Lake Hatori, Abukuma Cave, and Miharu Takizakura, hot springs such as Bandai Atami Onsen and Bobata Onsen, and events such as the Koriyama Uneme Festival and Taimatsu Akashi.
(Reference) Fukushima Travel-Ken-chu Area (Japanese Only)
Photo:Taimatsu Akashi Fire Festival (Sukagawa City) from the Fukushima Travel Photo Library
- Ken-nan District・・・There are many historical and cultural heritage sites and fascinating traditional cultures remaining, such as the remains of Shirakawa Barrier, Shirakawa Komine-jo Castle, and the remains of Tanagura-jo Castle, Nanko Park where the ideal of samurai-commoner harmony lives on, and the Shirakawa Daruma Market and Shirakawa Lantern Festival, which are among the largest in Japan.
(Reference) Fukushima Travel-Ken-nan Area (Japanese Only)
Photo:Shirakawa Daruma Market (Shirakawa City) from the Fukushima Travel Photo Library
Coastal Region (Soso and Iwaki Districts)
- Soso District・・・This region boasts the rich natural environment of Matsukawaura Lagoon and Shinchi Marine Fishing Park, and the traditional Soma Nomaoi festival. Additionally, Hope Tourism is actively underway to educate visitors about the revitalization efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake with a focus on J-Village, the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum, and the disaster remains of Namie Municipal Ukedo Elementary School.
(Reference) Fukushima Travel-Soso Area (Japanese Only)
Photo:Shinchi Marine Fishing Park (Shinchi Town) from the Fukushima Travel Photo Library
- Iwaki District・・・In addition to the diverse history and culture of Shiramizu Amidado and Nakoso Barrier, there are tourist facilities such as Aquamarine Fukushima, Spa Resort Hawaiians, Shioyasaki Lighthouse, Iwaki Marine Tower, and Iwaki City Coal Fossil Museum Horuru. The area is rich in tourist attractions such as hot springs with abundant hot water, the Natsuigawa Valley, Sedogaro Gorge, and Mt. Futatsuya.
(Reference) Fukushima Travel-Iwaki Area (Japanese Only)
Photo:Aquamarine Fukushima (Iwaki City) from the Fukushima Travel Photo Library
Region | Site Information |
Soso | Soso Anthology on Facebook (Japanese Only) |
Soso | Soso Anthology on Instagram (Japanese Only) |
Soso | SOUSOU soso, a portal site showcasing the charms of Soso district (Japanese Only) |
Iwaki | Iwaki Hulakibitan on Facebook (Japanese Only) |
Iwaki | Iwaki Hulakibitan on Instagram (Japanese Only) |
Soso・Iwaki | Utsukushima Hamakaido (Beach Highway) |
Soso・Iwaki | Hamadori Blue Tourism (Japanese Only) |
Entire Prefecture
*For information on each municipality, refer to the links below. / (Reference) Fukushima Travel-Links to official municipal websites
(Reference) Fukushima Travel-Links to official municipal websites (Japanese Only)
Event information outside the prefecture
This site contains information on events held by four Fukushima Prefecture offices outside the prefecture.
Office Name | Site Information |
Fukushima Prefecture Tokyo Office | Fukushima Prefecture Tokyo Office-Events and Attractions Information (Japanese Only) |
Fukushima Prefecture Osaka Office | Fukushima Prefecture Osaka Office-Event Schedule (Japanese Only) |
Fukushima Prefecture Hokkaido Office | Fukushima Prefecture Hokkaido Office-Event Information (Japanese Only) |
Fukushima Prefecture Nagoya Office | Fukushima Prefecture Nagoya Office-Event Schedule (Japanese Only) |
Fukushima Prefecture Nagoya Office | Fukushima Prefecture Nagoya Office-Facebook(Japanese Only) |
Fukushima Prefecture Nagoya Office | Fukushima Prefecture Nagoya Office-Instagram (Japanese Only) |