Fukushima is Japan's top award-winning region for sake, and this brewery, established in 1850 (Edo period), produced a gold medalist sake in 2025. They offer free daily tours in both English and Japanese, including free samples.
A traditional ryokan with 60 years of history, offering a completely different experience from a modern hotel. Rooms are named, not numbered, indicating a higher level of service and luxury.
A workshop located in an old-fashioned house where you can make your own akabeko, a traditional red cow folk toy believed to bring good luck and health. The owner lives there and has converted part of his living space into a workshop.
A restaurant specializing in Fukushima's famous sauce katsudon, known for using local ingredients from Aizu, such as Koshihikari rice and cabbage. It's a popular spot, evidenced by celebrity signatures at the entrance.
A historic teahouse built for the son of Sen no Rikyu, Japan's most influential tea master, as a hideout. It's believed that without this teahouse, the tradition of matcha ceremony might not have existed. The materials used are original, re
A monument with intense history, symbolizing the samurai spirit. It was the site of a month-long siege during the Boshin War, where the Aizu clan remained loyal to the samurai era until the very end. The castle withstood heavy bombing and w
A hotel known for its daiyokujo (large public bath), specifically a rooftop bath that overlooks the city. Guests can choose their own yukata designs from the lobby.
A popular soba restaurant known for its unique twist: serving soba noodles with a whole naganegi (long green onion). They also offer takeout bags for customers to take home unfinished leeks.
A traditional village that once served as a stopover for travelers between Aizu and Nikko. It's now a single street lined with souvenir shops, street food stalls, and restaurants, offering a glimpse into old Japan.