Fukushima

History

Discover the best History experiences and spots in Fukushima, Japan, curated by Locals.

History spots in Fukushima(20)

Ouchi-juku

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Ouchi-juku

Thatched-roof post town frozen in Edo: eat soba with a green onion as chopstick.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum

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Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum

Where Edo-era coal dust and dinosaur bones share the same earth.

History
Tsurugajo Castle

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Tsurugajo Castle

A red-tiled keep that fell once — to the Meiji rifles of 1868.

Art & ArchitectureHistory
Aizu Samurai Residence

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Aizu Samurai Residence

A 38-room Edo-era lord's mansion where cedar beams still hold secrets.

Culture ExperienceEntertainmentHistory
Nihonmatsujo Castle

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Nihonmatsujo Castle

Medieval ruins, 1,700 cherry trees, and lanterns lighting October skies.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryHistory
Torioi Kannon Temple

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Torioi Kannon Temple

Hunt hidden carvings by a legendary Edo sculptor, then exit west toward paradis…

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Tachiki Kannon Temple

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Tachiki Kannon Temple

A 7-meter goddess carved from a living tree, roots still beneath the floor.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Nakada Kannon Temple

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Nakada Kannon Temple

Hug the sacred pillar where Noguchi's mother once prayed for him.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory
Warabi

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Warabi

Paint the bobbing red bull once gifted to Japan's emperor.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory

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Shirayama Hime Jinja Shrine

An 870-year-old shrine hidden halfway up a ruined castle hill.

History
Nanko Koen Park

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Nanko Koen Park

A feudal lord opened Japan's first public park here in 1801, for everyone.

Beautiful SceneryHistory
Yakuoji Temple

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Yakuoji Temple

A temple reborn from civil-war ash, hiding gilt relics since 806.

Beautiful SceneryHistory
Shirakawa Barrier Site

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Shirakawa Barrier Site

Poets pined for this ancient gate; an 800-year cedar still stands guard.

History

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Tanagura-jo Castle Site

A 620-year-old zelkova tree guards the gate of a forgotten Edo castle.

Beautiful SceneryHistory

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Shiroyama Koen Park

Don samurai armor where cherry blossoms fall on castle stones.

Beautiful SceneryHistory
Nanko Jinja Shrine

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Nanko Jinja Shrine

A reform-era lord's shrine blooms pink each spring inside Japan's oldest public…

Beautiful SceneryHistory
Suirakuen Garden

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Suirakuen Garden

500 stone lanterns mirror on still water, August through October.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory+1
Kashima Jinja Shrine

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Kashima Jinja Shrine

Sixteen stone guardians hide among the trees — find them all.

History

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Kagaminuma Pond

A mirror sank here in grief — and still gleams, they say.

History

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Hiyoshi Jinja Shrine

Fifty villagers pooled coins in 1840 to commission these carved gods.

History

Frequently asked questions

What History experiences can I find in Fukushima?
In Fukushima you can discover History activities and spots curated by WOW U's Locals, from guided experiences to must-visit places.
Can I book History activities in Fukushima?
Yes. WOW U lets you browse and book History experiences in Fukushima, hosted by vetted Locals.