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History Route No.2: Traveling to 3 Castles
Visit three of the most iconic castles in Fukushima Prefecture and learn about local history.
Shirakawa Interchange
Shirakawa city
Shirakawa Daruma Hamburger
Shirakawa city
This hamburger was produced as a new special product, and it is made with ingredients produced strictly in the local area.
Shirakawa Ramen
Shirakawa city
This Ramen features chewy curly noodles and rich but refreshing soup.
Shirakawa Komine Castle
Shirakawa city
'Shirakawa Shukoen Museum' located in the park displays materials and documents relating to Mr Yuki and Mr Abe, who were once the lords of Shirakawa Domain.
Nanko Park
Shirakawa city
This park was built by Matsudaira Sadanobu, the lord of Shirakawa Domain, and is said to be the oldest park in Japan.
Kasumiga Castle
Nihonmatsu city
The most exciting seasons to visit are spring with cherry blossoms and fall with chrysanthemum.
Dake Onsen
Nihonmatsu city
This plateau hot spring area is located at the east side of Mt. Adatara. Dake Onsen is one of the few acidic hot springs rarely found among the country's natural springs.
Tenkyokaku
Inawashiro town
It was constructed in 1908 as a secondary residence for Arisugawa-no-miya Takehito Shinno (Prince Arisugawa Takehito).
Sazaedo
Aizuwakamatsu city
Designated as National Important Cultural Property
Tsuruga Castle
Aizuwakamatsu city
Tsuruga Castle is the symbol for Aizuwakamatsu city. Tenshukaku (castle tower) is a folk museum and it displays a variety of historical materials of Aizu.