Fukushima Prefecture Prefecture
Tohoku's southern frontier, encompassing historic samurai post towns, crater lakes, and vibrant peach orchards.
Latitude: 37.7503
Longitude: 140.4678
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Subheading: Tohoku's southern frontier, encompassing historic samurai post towns, crater lakes, and vibrant peach orchards.
Capital / Main Hub: 37.7503
Nearest Airport: FKS (Fukushima)
Access from Tokyo: Tohoku Shinkansen (1h 20m)
Recommended Stay: 2-3 Days
Top 3 Attractions: Ouchi-juku Thatched Village | Tsuruga Castle | Goshiki-numa Lakes
Signature Dish: Kitakata Ramen & Fukushima Peaches
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Attraction Names:
- Ouchijuku
- Oze National Park
- Aizu
- Bandai
- Fukushima
- Iwaki
Did You Know?:
- Ouchi-juku's unpaved Edo road serves negi-soba eaten with whole fresh leeks
- Kitakata has one of the highest numbers of ramen shops per capita
- The red papier-mache Akabeko cow is a beloved regional ward against disease