Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Fukushima Area

  • Aquamarine Fukushima
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    4.5
    307 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Iwakishi Onahama Tatsumichou 50
    An aquarium standing on Onahama second Port’s Pier facing the Pacific Ocean. As befitting its location at the point where the Japan Current and Kurile Current collide, the aquarium’s permanent exhibit is dedicated to the theme of ocean fronts where two bodies of water meet. The aquarium is also notable for its many experience-based learning facilities, including the Aquamarine Egg, which has hands-on exhibits for children; and Janome Beach, one of the largest touch pools in the world. The facility is also dedicated to research and conserving the environments of marine creatures threatened with extinction.

    Nice variety of local and tropical environments. Informative for older children, tropical fish for young children to follow, relaxing for adults.

  • GRANDECO SNOW RESORT
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    4.0
    123 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Yamagunkitashiobaramura Hibara Wild sand lot
    Visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at GRANDECO SNOW RESORT during the season as well as being a place to experience three of the one hundred top mountains in Japan regardless of the season. Enjoy a spectacular view of Urabandai Plateau from the panorama gondola reaching an altitude of approximately 1400 meters. There are guided tours of the DECODAIRA Marshlands which located at 1320 meters above sea level is ideal as a trekking spot. It is approximately 30 minutes by car from Inawashiro-Bandaikogen Interchange on the Ban-etsu Expressway.

    I wrote an extensive review of the ski area under Grandeco ski area. So check that out. It’s only 1 word not 2.

  • Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Snow Park & Resort
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    3.5
    80 Reviews
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    Fukushima prefecture Yama-gun, Kitashiobara village Hinohara Komagami mountain 1163
    This is a ski resort famous for its powder snow located about 40 minutes by car from Inawashiro-Bandaikogen Interchange. The ski slope spreading across the northern slope of Mt. Nekomagadake has good quality snow throughout the season and offers 13 courses from beginners to advanced skiers. Visitors can also enjoy the world top level course which professional snowboarders use as a practice area for slopestyle competitions. In the restaurant you can enjoy ski resort food such as ramen noodles and large portions of cutlet and curry.

    The lift lines were about 30 mins on a Sunday. The park was pretty well set up and was fun to play on as there wasn’t much snow. The top runs of the mountain tracked out quickly and became icy in...

  • Hoshino Resorts Alts Bandai
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    3.5
    74 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Yamagumbandaimachi Sarashina ShimizuPei 6838 - 68
    This is a ski resort spreading over the foot of Mt. Bandai about 15 minutes by car from Bandai-Kawahigashi Interchange. Access is good and there is a shuttle bus straight to the slopes from Koriyama Station a stop on the Tohoku Shinkansen line. The vast slopes overlooking Mt Bandai and Lake Inawashiro are in the perfect location. There are 29 diverse courses from beginners to advanced skiers where a large number of people can enjoy the whole day. There are also many shops for ski equipment rental or purchase. There are also restaurants and cafés where you can taste the ski resort cuisine as well as a daycare room for children.

    Our first time at this resort. Good lifts although only one covered. very good Gondola. Didnt get to try some runs /lifts due to trail closures and poor snow quality. Heard through contacts that...

  • Kaiseizan Park
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    4.0
    82 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Koriyamashi Kaisei 1-5
    Kaiseizan Park is an urban park centered round Lake Isuzu that was established in the early years of the Meiji period. Covering a large area of around 30 hectares, the Park has approximately 1,300 cherry trees, which are an impressive sight. There is also a rose garden, with around 810 roses belonging to 440 different varieties blooming in spring and autumn.

    郡山市民の憩いの場となっている公園です。 公園内には明確な仕切りはないものの、東側と西側に区分けされており、東側にはスタジアムや競技場などのスポーツ施設、西側には遊具や広場などの遊び場・憩いの場の施設があります。公園の近隣の住民が穏やかなひと時を過ごすために利用すること、郡山駅とは距離(2.5km程度)があるため休日でも公園内及び周辺は比較的静かであるため、とても過ごしやすいです。駐車場もあります...

  • Iwaki Coal & Fossil Museum
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    4.0
    95 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Iwakishi Joubanyumotomachi Mukaida 3-1
    The Iwaki Coal & Fossil Museum is dedicated to fossils and to the history of the coal-mining industry. There are displays of many precious fossils from all over the world, with the centerpiece being the Futabasaurus suzukii plesiosaur skeleton that was discovered in the Futaba Town of Iwaki City. The coal exhibition area has displays on the history of coal’s use as a fuel, focusing on the coal that used to be mined in the Iwaki region, and on the history of coal-mining. This part of the Museum includes a very authentic reproduction of part of a coal mine, which was used as a filming location for the movie “Hula Girls.”

    Some English explanations exist, so that foreigner can also enjoy. If you are sort of freak on something scientific this is the place you should visit. Scientifically coal and fossil are almost the...

  • Tohoku Safari Park
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    4.0
    46 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Nihonmatsushi Sawamatsukura 1
    This is a zoo in Shiozawa Hot Spring, Nihonmatsu City, about 15 minutes by car from Nihonmatsu Interchange. Within the facility, carnivores such as lions and tigers and approximately 1,100 herbivorous animals such as African elephants and giraffes run free in the expansive grounds. Visitors can enjoy a thrilling feeling of exploration by taking a trip around the park by car, rent-a-car or a zoo bus. In addition, visitors can see unusual animals up close as well as white lions and white zebras in the park, and can feed the animals from the car in the herbivorous area.

    I was at Ebisu Circut and these two places are connected in part. It shocked me to see a polar bear and other bears in small cages!!! And they have to listen to cars enginees all days, how is it...

  • Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Fukushimashi Moriai Nishiyouzan 1
    The Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art which is only a few steps from the Bijutsukan Toshokan Mae (Museum and Library) Station. It is located at the foot of Mt. Shinobu which is the symbol of Fukushima City, surrounded by rich nature where the chirping of wild birds can be heard, vast grounds of many trees and flowers, wide lawns and a Japanese garden. The museum has a collection of over 3,800 art works, including paintings, woodblock prints, sculpture and handicrafts. A collection of overseas art works of European Impressionists such as Monet and Gauguin and modern American realism paintings are displayed. In addition, there are also many works of art by artists from Fukushima Prefecture such as artist Sekine Tadashi and a print artist, Saito Kiyoshi.

    This museum is not hard to access and find if you take the train from the main station but if you walk it is behind the forest and hard to find. It is a quiet museum with many Rodin sculptures and a...

  • Koriyama City Fureai Science Center (Space park)
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    4.0
    60 Reviews
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    Fukushima Koriyama-shi Ekimae 2-11-1
    A science museum covering floors 20th to 23rd of the high rise Big-I building in Ekimae 2-home, Koriyama City. The museum is made up of multiple areas including the Exhibition Zone where you can learn about space with a variety of hands-on exhibitions including a simulated experience of the moon's gravity. There's also the observation lobby and a Railroad Area with a huge train diorama. On the top floor is a planetarium with a state-of-the-art projector which can display nearly 650,000 stars including the Milky Way. It holds the Guinness World Record for the World's Highest Planetarium (104.25 meters).

    Superb 360 degree view from the top, lots of interesting space exhibits and hands on things to have a go at. The G force sphere is fun so long as you dont have motion sickness! Have a go at what it...

  • Spa Resort Hawaiians
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    Fukushima Pref. Iwakishi Joubanfujiwaramachi Warabidaira 50
    With an area six times the size of Tokyo Dome, this is a giant leisure facility complete with heated swimming pool, onsen, golf course, and a hotel. There are spots for people of all ages to enjoy, including entertainment featuring Hawaiian shows and other events, and a beauty salon. This was the set of the movie “Hula Girls” and it is often visited by fans of the movie.
  • Koriyama City Museum of Art
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    4.0
    31 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Koriyamashi Yasuharamachi Oyaji 130-2
    This art museum is run by Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture. It has four major exhibitions: British art including Turner, modern Japanese art including Ryusei Kishida, works from artists hailing from Koriyama such as Yukimura and wood block printing such as book cover designs and so on. Exhibition contents are changed four times a year so visitors can see different works each season. There is a bronze statue in the garden which visitors can enjoy strolling around.

    I visited when no special exhibits were going, but the building and setting and cafe are worth the visit. Small but interesting permanent collection.

  • Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Iwasegunteneimura Hatori Lake Plateau
    Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort is a ski resort developed to the south of Lake Hatori on the 1510 meter-high Mt. Kamafusa. What makes the ski slope at Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort special is that the slope has a gentle gradient all the way down so that even beginners can ski all the way down from the summit. This is the only ski resort in Fukushima Prefecture with a high-speed quad ski lift; first-time skiers can reach the mountain top with its spectacular views in just five minutes. Accommodation is available at a ski lodge located right in front of the ski slope. Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort makes planning your ski trip really easy; you can enjoy skiing until time is up and then relax in the ski lodge’s large baths.

    何年かぶりにスノボーに行ってきました。 今年は雪が少ないのですが、この日は前日に降った事もあり雪がありました。 前回はステップインのボードを持って行ったのですが、靴の底が劣化で剥がれてしまって折角リフト券を買ったのに滑れませんでした。 木曜金曜はシニアとレディースはリフト券が半額です。 5時間なら1550円一日券は1800円 天候も心配していたのですが、良い感じです。 ゲレンデも空いていたので、沢...

  • Koriyama Culture Park
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    4.0
    15 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Koriyamashi Asakamachinarita Higashimaruyama 61
    This is a large leisure land located in the outskirts of Koriyama City. It is approximately five minutes by car from Koriyama South Interchange. The park houses an amusement park (Dream Land), as well as pools and a cultural center. In Dream Land there are about 12 attractions for families such as a Ferris wheel and roller-coaster and admission is free. The pool area not only has leisure pools such as an infant pool for small children, a whirlpool and a water slide, but also has a pool for competitions.

    ドライブで近くに行き、気になって入りました。 大きなプールや屋内運動スペース、芝生に小川画像流れ、入園無料の遊園地があります。乗り物も100-300円ほどでリーズナブルです。食事処リーズナブルもです。

  • S-PAL Fukushima
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    3.5
    35 Reviews
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    Fukushima Fukushima-shi Sakaemachi 1-1
    A shopping mall connected directly to Fukushima Station in Sakae-machi, Fukushima City. The five floor mall is occupied by fashionable apparel shops, boutiques, lifestyle goods stores, food shops, restaurants, and cafes. There's also a rooftop garden. In addition, the Fukushima Miyagekan gift and souvenir shop on the first floor sells popular Fukushima confections, local liquors, and more.

    JR福島駅と同一の駅舎に有ります。お土産屋やコーヒー屋なども有るので。観光客にも便利です。私自身は1Fのパン屋で新幹線内で食べられるパンのセットを購入です。小さいパン4個ほどが一つの箱に入っていて、持ち運びに便利で食べ易いものです。

  • Mt. Bandai Eruption Memorial Hall
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    3.5
    27 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Yamagunkitashiobaramura Hibara Kengamine 1093-36
    A museum dedicated to Mt. Bandai located in Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture. Visitors can vicariously experience the 1888 eruption of Mt. Bandai via a giant model in the museum. The museum also displays various items and materials about and from the time of the eruption, in addition to presenting the history of Mt. Bandai and the plants and animals which live there. Visited by large numbers of families, the museum holds nature watching and other events several times a year.

    Some interesting artefacts, especially a model of the worlds first seismometer. Some interactive sections as well. Worth a visit if nearby.

  • Tsurugajo Park
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    Fukushima Pref. Aiduwakamatsushi Outemachi 1-1
    Tsurugajo Castle is Japan’s only red roof tiled castle tower. It is a famous “impregnable” castle that endured a fierce battle lasting about a month during the Boshin war. It is a popular and famous cherry blossom viewing place when in the spring, about 1,000 Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom. The exhibition room was completely renewed in 2015.
  • Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort
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    4.5
    3 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Minamiaidugunminamiaidumachi Takatsuehara 535
    This is a ski resort on Takatsue Hara in the Aizu highlands. It boasts a spectacular panoramic view from the top and fine powder snow. There are various courses tailored to a range of levels from beginner to advanced including a family course which can be enjoyed safely with small children as well as a top hill course with a maximum inclination of 36 degrees. In addition there are facilities to enjoy after skiing such as a resort hotel overlooking the ski resort and a day hot spring “Shirakaba no yu.”

    やや古くなっていますが、ガラス張りの建物は建築当初はとてもモダンだったと思います。スペーシアの名前がついていました。明るくてよい雰囲気です。少し斜面を登る必要がありますが、まあ大したことはありません。食事内容、お値段はスキー場としては良好と思いました。

  • Kiyoshi Saito Museum of Art
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Kawanumagunyanaidumachi Yanaidu Shitadairaotsu 187
    An art museum adjoining Roadside Station Aizu Yanaizu in Yanaizu Town, Kawanuma County, Fukushima Prefecture. The museum displays works by Aizu-born print artist Kiyoshi Saito. The museum also contains works depicting Japan's ancient capitals of Kyoto and Kamakura as well as natural scenes. There's also a video corner and museum shop.

    I have been drawn to work of Keyoshi since the first visit... I do not understand why, but this is something amazing... they rotate exhibits... this time it was mostly woodworks related to his...

  • Urabandai Ski Resort
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Higashiyama Higashiyama 1170-5 Kitashiobara Village, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
    A ski resort located in Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture. In addition to courses for all skill levels, the resort also has a family slope. In addition, the resort offers snowshoe trekking tours during which participants can view the beautiful natural winter scenery of Urabandai as well as the area’s famous “yellow fall” frozen waterfalls dyed yellow by sulfur and iron deposits. The resort is visited by large numbers of local families as well as skiers from far and wide.

    裏磐梯ホテルに泊まると無料なので、足ならしに初日に行きます。 少しだけ急斜面があり、 そこを地元の子たちがすっごい直滑降で曲がりもせずに滑っていくのがある意味の名物かもしれません。 レストランが一つしかなく、 地元の高校生がバイトしているのかな? その姿がすがすがしく、嬉しくなります。 ただお金をだしてすべるならもう少し大きなスキー場をおすすめします。

  • Iwaki City Art Museum
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    3.5
    17 Reviews
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    Fukushima Pref. Iwakishi Taira Dounemachi 4-4
    An art museum located in Iwaki City. The museum houses more than 2,300 works of contemporary art from Japan and abroad, as well as works associated with Iwaki city. In addition to the collection gallery, the museum holds special exhibitions introducing various art forms. The museum also has a practical training room and a seminar room, and holds a wide variety of events such as lectures, art classes, and workshops.

    ヘンリー・ムーアの作品がエントランスで待っていました。せっかくですので、企画展を含めての入場料を払います。地元の作家さんの力作を見ることができました。展示数が多くも少なくもなく、鑑賞しても疲れません。いい美術館です。

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