Fukushima is a city in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, the capital of Fukushima Prefecture. It is known as a cultural and agricultural centre, and it is best known to many visitors for its fruit, above all peaches, and for its traditional hot springs.
Fruit and farming
Agriculture shapes much of the city and the land around it. Fukushima's orchards are famous for peaches, and the fruit season is the time when many visitors come to taste them at their freshest. Surrounding farmland and the rhythm of the growing year give the city a strong rural character alongside its urban centre.
Hot springs and culture
Traditional hot springs, or onsen, are a long-standing part of the local life and a natural way to slow a visit down. Fukushima also presents itself as a cultural centre, so a stay can combine time at the baths with the city's own arts and local traditions.
A visit suits travellers who enjoy regional food, seasonal produce and a quieter corner of Japan away from the largest tourist routes. Those interested in fruit, farming and onsen culture will find the city a rewarding stop, and it makes a convenient base for exploring the wider Tohoku region.
- Peaches and other seasonal fruit from the surrounding orchards
- Traditional hot springs
- A cultural and agricultural centre within the Tohoku region
