[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] A tourist spot that you should visit together with Mt. Hanami and a local gourmet dish that you must try at least once: “Disk Gyoza”!

natsuki
2023.03.28
Last updated: 2024.01.16

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1 Iizaka Onsen, one of the three famous hot springs in Oshu
- 1.1 Iizaka Onsen＜Information＞
2 Yuji Koseki Memorial Hall, model for the morning drama “Ale”
- 2.1 Yuji Koseki Memorial Museum＜Information＞
3 Fukushima's local gourmet "Fukushima disk dumplings"
4 Summary of recommended sightseeing spots in Fukushima City
- 4.1 Hanamiyama Park＜Information＞

Hanamiyama in Fukushima City is a famous flower spot that the late Shotaro Akiyama, one of Japan's leading photographers, used to visit every year, saying, ``Fukushima has a paradise.''
Approximately 70 types of flowers such as plums, cherry blossoms, forsythia, bokeh, and Japanese peach bloom in full bloom, attracting many tourists every year.

This time, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Fukushima City that you might want to stop by when you visit Mt. Hanamiyama.

Iizaka Onsen, one of the three famous hot springs in Oshu

Fukushima City's Okuzashiki Iizaka Onsen the three famous hot springs in Oshu along with Miyagi Prefecture's Naruko Onsen and Akiu Onsen , and is a historic hot spring area where Matsuo Basho is said to have stopped by on his way to Oku no Hosomichi. Sabakoyu , which are popular as a place for locals and tourists to relax.

It is easily accessible, taking about 25 minutes from JR Fukushima Station the Fukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line

Iizaka Onsen＜Information＞

Name: Iizaka Onsen Tourism Association
Address: 3 Totsuna-cho, Iizaka-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
TEL: 024-542-4241　
URL: Iizaka Onsen Tourism Association & Iizaka Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association

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Yuji Koseki Memorial Hall, model for the morning drama “Ale”

Statue of Yuji Koseki in front of Fukushima Station

Yuji Koseki, the model for the NHK morning drama "Ale," is a composer born in 1909 in Omachi, Fukushima City. He composed over 5,000 songs during his lifetime, including works loved by the people such as ``Olympic March'' and ``Rokko Oroshi,'' as well as school songs and company songs from all over the country.

He has a deep connection to baseball, including composing the song for the National High School Baseball Championship, "The Crown Shines for You," and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023 on January 13, 2023

In the exhibition corner, there are numerous materials on display, including approximately 600 photo panels, handwritten colored papers, and sheet music of composed works.

A tour bus that connects Fukushima City East Exit and Yuji Koseki Memorial Museum. You can enjoy the Koseki melody when taking off and landing or while driving.

Yuji Koseki Memorial Museum＜Information＞

Name: Yuji Koseki Memorial Museum
Address: 1-1 Iriecho, Fukushima City
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30) Closed:
Year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3) *Temporary closures may occur
Admission fee: General: 300 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen *Group discount and disability exemption available
URL: Yuji Koseki Memorial Museum

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Fukushima's local gourmet "Fukushima disk dumplings"

The local gourmet food that represents Fukushima City is undoubtedly disc gyoza ! It is characterized by the appearance of golden-brown gyoza lined up like a large flower.

There are various theories about the origin of the name, including one that it looks like a flying saucer and one that it's because the gyoza are baked in a disc shape. There are 20 to 30 pieces per plate, and the main flavor is light, with less meat and more vegetables so you can eat a lot.

Manpuku, a long-established disc dumpling shop

A gyoza specialty store founded in 1951. The founder, Katsue Kanno, a repatriate from the former Manchuria, is the originator of Fukushima disc dumplings.

A plate of 30 gyoza. Seeds containing Chinese cabbage are wrapped in a skin made by hand from a blend of two types of flour and then baked. Their motto is ``Gyoza is a staple food,'' and the restaurant's distinctive feature is that there is no rice on the menu. It's packed with vegetables and you can finish one dish in no time.

Today's lunch was disc gyoza and highball at Manpuku, the original disc gyoza restaurant in Fukushima city. pic.twitter.com/7r5iIHUfk0
— HUTCH (Heihachiro Okamoto) (@heihachiro888) January 10, 2022

Original disc dumpling full stomach＜Information＞

Name: Original disk dumpling full stomach
Address: 1-24 Nakamachi, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
TEL: 024-521-3787
Business hours: [Monday, Thursday, Friday] 16:30- [Saturday, Sunday, and holidays] 11:40- *Ends as soon as the gyoza runs out　
URL: Original disc gyoza full stomach

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Gyoza no Terui (East exit store)

At Terui Gyoza, the cabbage-based filling made from Yonezawa's Sangen-crossed pork is wrapped to order in a homemade thin skin made from only flour and water, arranged in a disk shape, and then baked.
The east exit store is adjacent to Fukushima Station, so even those arriving by Shinkansen can easily stop by.
In addition to gyoza, you can also enjoy ramen, a la carte dishes, and local Fukushima sake.

Fukushima Gyoza Terui One plate of disk gyoza 1300 yen This is Fukushima's famous disk gyoza! It's only 22 pieces per lap, but it's light and easy. The dough is crunchy when it's grilled and chewy afterward. The filling contains a lot of cabbage, so you can eat as many as you want! That's what they say. Terui also has a great lineup of local sake, with snacks and sake typical of Fukushima.pic.twitter.com/UNhGsBCVqI
— Majokkorei (@majyokkorei) May 27, 2022

Gyoza no Terui (East exit store) <Information>

Name: Gyoza no Terui (East exit store)
Address: In front of the police box, 1-1 Sakaemachi, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
TEL: 024-523-0188
Business hours: Lunch 11:30-15:00 (L.O 14:15) Dinner 17:00-20:00 (L.O 19:00) *Ends as soon as the gyoza runs out Closed
: Every Tuesday
URL: Gyoza no Terui (East exit store)

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Summary of recommended sightseeing spots in Fukushima City

The best time to see Mt. Hanami is usually from early to mid-April. You can enjoy long-season flowers, from plums and Japanese plums to Japanese peach flowers, depending on the season, but the blooming times differ every year. Please check the special website below before visiting.

Additionally, traffic restrictions are in place during the flowering season. Parking is not available near Mt. Hanami, so please be sure to use a shuttle bus, bus, or taxi.

Regulation period : March 25, 2023 (Sat) – April 16, 2023 (Sun)
Regulatory hours : 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fukushima City is preparing to welcome a large number of tourists during the spring season. When you visit Hanamiyama, please also enjoy Fukushima City to the fullest!

JR Fukushima Station East Exit This is the stop for the special bus "Hanamiyama".

Hanamiyama Park＜Information＞

Name: Hanamiyama Park
Address: 17 Watarihara, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
URL: Hanamiyama special site

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@neft_tohoku This is the state of Hanamiyama Park in Fukushima City on March 28, 2023! Originally, a local farmer spent many years planting flowers on his land, which became a hot topic and became a famous tourist destination 👨‍🌾 #Fukushima Prefecture #Fukushima City #Hanamiyama Park #Cherry Blossom Viewing #Cherry Blossom ♬ Original song – Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media | NEFT