Culture Aizu Festival in Fukushima Sep 21st - Sep 23rd Aizuwakamatsu City is well-known for its rich samurai heritage. Every year, a 3-day festival takes place around the castle and down..
Culture Aizu Sazaedo Temple Tom Roseveare Aizu Sazaedo (会津さざえ堂) is a 16.5 meter high, three-storied, hexagonal Buddhist pagoda located in Aizu-wakamatsu.
9 Festivals Yanaizu's Nanokado Hadaka Mairi Stephanie Marley Through the streets of a village on top of a steep river bank, up 113 steps and meters of snow, naked men run towards the beautiful..
Culture Giant Buddha Statue in Fukushima Sarah Chaney Climb a 57-meter statue in Fukushima Prefecture, or relax in the garden with different flowers blooming throughout the year.
8 Temples & Shrines Iwaki City's Shiramizu Amida-do Sandra Isaka Shiramizu Amida-do is a gorgeous temple built in 1160. Surrounded by a lovely pond and garden, it should not be missed on a visit..
Museums Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Reconstructed 16th century castle with well preserved stone walls and stunning grounds
Culture Waraji Festival Aug 2nd - Aug 4th Named after the traditional 'waraij' straw sandals, Fukushima's annual festival to mark the summer kicks off in early..
Historical Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon Selena Hoy Immense snow-white Buddhist Kannon statue stands tall over Aizu Wakamatsu on the grounds of Aizumura, Fukushima Prefecture.