Shirakawa

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• Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort

  4.0

  16 Reviews

  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.

• Shirakawa Barrier

  3.5

  37 Reviews

  Fukushima Pref. Shirakawashi Hatajuku Shirakawauchi

  One of Japan's ancient checkpoints located a 30 minute bus ride from JR Shirakawa Station in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. Considered one of the three major checkpoints of the bygone Mutsu Domain, descriptions of the barrier appear in the poems of Matsuo Basho and many other poets. Shirakawaseki no Mori Park is located nearby as well as facsimiles of ancient facilities that once stood here based on literature and other sources from the time. The barrier has been selected as a National Historic Site and is visited by many tourists.

• Roadside Station Hanawa

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  17 Reviews

  Fukushima Pref. Higashishirakawagunhanawamachi Hanawa Sakuragichou 388-1

  A roadside station standing along National Route 118. The station's farm-fresh shop sells seasonal vegetables and rice. The area is known for growing devil's tongue, used to make kon'nyaku jelly, and station visitors can purchase healthy kon'nyaku foods like sashimi konnyaku and konnyaku ramen. The station has a rest corner where visitors can take a break as well.

• Roadside Station Tamakawa, Kobushino Sato

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  16 Reviews

  Fukushima Pref. Ishikawaguntamakawamura Gampouji Miyanomae 140-2

  A roadside station located in Tamakawa Village, Ishikawa County, Fukushima Prefecture. Here you can buy Chinese water spinach and other locally grown, farm-fresh produce as well as folk crafts. The adjoining restaurant uses Aizu no Aori buckwheat to make chewy and flavorful soba noodles. Dedicated to fresh made and fresh cooked, the restaurant's noodles are springy and delicious.

• Yamamoto Fudoson

  4.5

  10 Reviews

  Fukushima Pref. Higashishirakawaguntanaguramachi Kitayamamoto Kohizawa 94-2

  A Shingon Chisan Buddhist temple frequented by tourists. Located in Tanagura Town, Higashishirakawa County, Fukushima Prefecture, the temple is dedicated to Acala. Visitors can enjoy seasonal scenery here, such as a beautiful ravine area and an avenue of cedar trees over 100 years old. The temple is also a popular fall foliage destination and during the season the grounds are lit up at night.

• Roadside Station Hatoriko Kogen

  3.5

  14 Reviews

  Fukushima Pref. Iwasegunteneimura Tarao Shibakusa 1-3552

  A roadside station located in Tenei Village, Iwase County, Fukushima Prefecture. Standing at the entranceway to the Hatoriko Highland area, the station sells locally grown Welsh onions, rice, yacon, and other farm fresh produce, as well as local sakes and specialty products. The station's restaurant serves light meals such as udon noodles made with yacon, ramen, and soba noodles.

• Roadside Station Kinosato Ten-ei

  3.5

  6 Reviews

  Fukushima Pref. Iwasegunteneimura Osato Tembou 50-1

  A roadside station located in Tenei Village, Iwase County, Fukushima Prefecture. The station sells farm-fresh vegetables; rice, beans, and mushrooms picked by local farmers and delivered that morning. There's also a restaurant where you can eat handmade soba noodles, a Fukushima specialty; and dishes made with yacon.

• Shirakawa Flower World

  4.5

  4 Reviews

  Fukushima Pref. Shirakawashi Nanko 59

  A paid botanical garden adjoining Nanko Park in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. Open each year from April to June, visitors can view tulips, German irises, and a variety of other flowering plants. The garden is visited by locals as well as large numbers of flower lovers from far and wide.

• Ayu-no-tsuribashi Bridge

  3.0

  5 Reviews

  Fukushima Pref. Higashishirakawagunyamatsurimachi Uchikawa Yamatsuri 93-1

  This suspension bridge is located near Yamatsuri Station in Uchikawa, Yamatsuri Town, Higashishirakawa County. Spanning 62 meters over the Kuji River, it offers sweeping views of the seasonal scenery along the river including cherry blossoms and fall foliage. The Muso Fall, which have been selected as one of the best 30 waters in Fukushima, is located across the bridge.