Fukushima Hidden Gems
会津・中通り・浜通りの三地方からなる県。大内宿の茅葺き集落、鶴ヶ城、五色沼。喜多方ラーメンや会津の郷土料理、豊かな温泉と歴史が重なる。
19 spots
ひとつの県に三つの顔。温暖な浜通り、城下町の中通り、湖と森の会津。
気候とベストシーズン
地域差が大きく、浜通りは温暖、会津は豪雪。春の桜と10月の紅葉が見頃。
名物・グルメ
- 喜多方ラーメン
- 日本酒（全国新酒鑑評会の常連）
- いか人参
- 桃
代表的な見どころ
- 鶴ヶ城
- 大内宿
- 猪苗代湖
- 五色沼
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