5 Things to Do in Kitakata, Fukushima

5 Things to Do in Kitakata, Fukushima

Visit Japan’s ramen heartland as a day trip from Aizu!

Places to visit in Kitakata City:
🌸 Nicchusen Cherry Blossoms
If you’re visiting in May, don’t miss this iconic spot, where a former railway line is now three kilometres of cherry trees on a walking and cycling path.

🌻 Sannokura Plateau
A ski resort in winter, Sannokura is awash in yellow in the summer months thanks to millions of sunflowers.

⛩️ Shingu Kumano Shrine
The vibrant yellow 800-year-old gingko tree here sits outside the ‘Nagatoko’, or ‘long floor’ worship hall, and has night illuminations in autumn.

🍶 Tour a sake brewery
There are several breweries throughout the old town, but if you’re looking for an atmospheric brewery with tasting and English support, we recommend Yamatogawa or Aizu Homare!

🍜 Eat Kitakata Ramen
One of Japan’s three great ramen styles, there are over one hundred ramen restaurants in Kitakata 😱 Some restaurants even open for breakfast ramen!

Getting to Kitakata:
🚗 25-30 min drive from Aizu-Wakamatsu City
🚂 Kitakata Station is 17mins from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station (Ban-etsu West Line)

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