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[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Tourist spots you should visit along with Hanamiyama and the local delicacy "Disk Gyoza" that you should try at least once!
[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Tourist spots you should visit along with Hanamiyama and the local delicacy "Disk Gyoza" that you should try at least once!
Hanamiyama, located in Fukushima City, is a famous flower spot that the late Shotaro Akiyama, one of Japan's leading photographers, visited every year, saying, "There is a paradise in Fukushima." Approximately 70 kinds of flowers, including plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, forsythia, quince, and flowering peach blossoms, bloom in profusion, attracting many tourists every year.
This time, we will introduce some recommended tourist spots in Fukushima City that you should stop by when visiting Hanamiyama
Iizaka Onsen, one of the three famous hot springs in Oshu
Iizaka Onsen Station
, the secluded retreat of Fukushima City,OnsenofNaruko OnsenandAkiu Onsenalong withthree most famous hot springsis counted among thethe Oku no Hosomichi (Narrow Road to the Deep North). Nine traditional public bathhouses, including "Sabakoyu,"are located in the area, making it a popular place for relaxation for both locals and tourists.
from JR Fukushima StationFukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line, this is a spot you should definitely visit after enjoying trekking at Hanamiyama.
Iizaka Onsen <Information>
Name: Iizaka Onsen Tourism Association
Address: 3 Totsunamachi, Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
The model for the morning drama "Yell": "Koseki Yuji Memorial Museum"
Statue of Koseki Yuji in front of Fukushima Station
the NHK morning drama "Yell,"the model forYuji Kosekiwas a composer born in 1909 in Omachi, Fukushima City. He"Olympic March" and "Rokko Oroshi,"composed over 5,000 songs throughout his life, including beloved national works such as
the theme song for the All Japan High School Baseball Championship,"The Crown of Glory Shines Upon You,"on January 13,inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for 2023was
The exhibition corner displays a variety of materials, including approximately 600 photo panels, autographed colored paper, and sheet music of his compositions
Melody Bus
This sightseeing bus connects the east exit of Fukushima City and the Koseki Yuji Memorial Museum. You can enjoy the Koseki melody when it departs, arrives, and travels
Koseki Yuji Memorial Museum <Information>
Name: Koseki Yuji Memorial Museum
Address: 1-1 Iriemachi, Fukushima City
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) Closed: New Year's holidays (December 29th - January 3rd) *Temporary closures may occur.
Admission fee: Adults: 300 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen *Group discounts and exemptions for people with disabilities available
Fukushima's local gourmet food "Fukushima Disk Gyoza"
Fukushima specialty "Disc dumplings"
The most representative local delicacy of Fukushima City is undoubtedlythe disc-shaped dumplings! They are characterized by their appearance, with perfectly browned dumplings arranged to resemble a large flower.
There are various theories about the origin of the name, such as that it resembles a flying saucer, or that the gyoza are fried in a disk shape. Each plate contains 20 to 30 pieces, and the most common dish is a light flavor with less meat and more vegetables so that people can eat a lot
Manpuku, a long-established round dumpling shop
This gyoza specialty restaurant was founded in 1953. The founder, Katsue Kanno, a repatriate from Manchuria, is the originator of Fukushima UFO gyoza
A plate of dumplings contains 30 pieces. The filling, which includes napa cabbage, is wrapped in a dough made from a blend of two types of flour and then pan-fried."Dumplings are a staple food." With plenty of vegetables, you can easily finish a plate in no time.
For lunch today, I had disc-shaped dumplings and a highball at Manpuku, the original disc-shaped dumpling restaurant in Fukushima City. pic.twitter.com/7r5iIHUfk0
At Gyoza no Terui, they use a cabbage-based filling made with Yonezawa's "Sangenten Crossbreed Pork," which is then wrapped in homemade thin wrappers made only from wheat flour and water, and cooked in a circular pattern after each order is placed. The East Exit branch is located next to Fukushima Station, so it's easy for those arriving by Shinkansen to stop by. In addition to gyoza, you can also enjoy ramen, other dishes, and local Fukushima sake.
Fukushima Gyoza Terui: Round Gyoza, 1300 yen per plate. This is Fukushima's famous round gyoza! There are 22 dumplings in a circle, but they're light and easy to eat. The parts that are browned are crispy, and the rest of the dough is chewy. The filling has a lot of cabbage, so you can eat as many as you want! That's what they say. Terui also has a wonderful selection of local sake, and they have snacks and sake that are typical of Fukushima. pic.twitter.com/UNhGsBCVqI
Summary of recommended tourist spots in Fukushima City
The best time to visit Hanamiyama is usually from early to mid-April. You can enjoy a long season of flowers, from plum blossoms and wintersweet to flowering peach blossoms, depending on the time of year, but the flowering period varies from year to year. Please check the special website below before visiting
In addition, traffic restrictions will be in place during the flowering season. Parking is not permitted around Hanamiyama, so please be sure to use the shuttle bus, bus, or taxi
Restriction period: March 25th (Sat) - April 16th (Sun), 2023
Restricted hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fukushima City is preparing to welcome many tourists in the spring season, so be sure to take advantage of your visit to Hanamiyama and enjoy Fukushima City to the fullest!
JR Fukushima Station East Exit This is the departure and arrival point for the special bus "Hanamiyama-go."
Hanamiyama Park <Information>
Name: Hanamiyama Park
Address: 17 Watarihara, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
A housewife and writer born and raised in Fukushima. She
loves freshly picked Fukushima "hard peaches." Her
hobbies include driving and gourmet food.
She hopes to share the charm of Tohoku with others.
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