Fukushima Prefecture, located in southern Tohoku, divides into three regions - Aizu, Nakadori, and Hamadori - with diverse nature and culture. While lacking World Heritage sites, it possesses important national treasure buildings and rich historical cultural heritage.

Shiramizu Amidado (Ganjoji Temple), an Amida hall built in late Heian period (1160), is designated a national treasure. Located in Iwaki City, this square three-bay treasure-style building features characteristic gracefully curved roofing. Interior houses late Heian period Buddhist statues, conveying the essence of contemporary Buddhist architecture and art.

Ganjoji Temple's seated Yakushi Nyorai statue is also a national treasure, considered 9th-century early Heian period single-wood construction. This substantial style using cypress wood is known as a masterpiece of ancient Buddhist sculpture in Tohoku region.

Tsurugajo Castle (Wakamatsu Castle) in Aizuwakamatsu City is a historical castle where approximately one month of siege warfare occurred during the Boshin War. The current keep, reconstructed in 1965, serves as a museum exhibiting Boshin War and Aizu Domain history. Spring brings about 1,000 cherry trees blooming as a famous cherry blossom site.

Iimoriyama is a historic site known for the tragic tale of Byakkotai members who committed suicide during the Boshin War. Nineteen young men, mistakenly believing Tsuruga Castle had fallen, committed seppuku to preserve warrior honor. Memorial monuments now stand at this important site conveying Aizu bushido spirit.

Lake Inawashiro, Japan's fourth-largest lake, is beautifully called "Tenkyoko" (Heaven Mirror Lake). The spectacular scenery against Mount Bandai backdrop includes lakeside Noguchi Hideyo Memorial Hall. Noguchi Hideyo, a world-renowned bacteriologist from Inawashiro town, is known for yellow fever research.

Goshiki-numa, lake groups formed by Mount Bandai eruptions, are called "Five-Color Ponds" as each pond shows different colors. Over thirty large and small ponds including Bishamonuma, Akanuma, and Midoronuma offer mystical scenery changing colors with seasons and weather.

Spa Resort Hawaiians, a theme park utilizing hot springs heated by Joban coal mine coal extraction, is famous as the setting for movie "Hula Girls." Five theme parks across six dome-equivalent grounds provide year-round tropical atmosphere.

Fukushima's food culture centers on Kitakata ramen, nationally famous. Featuring clear soy sauce-based soup with flat curly noodles, it offers light, refreshing flavor. Kitakata City houses over 120 ramen shops, with Japan's highest ratio of ramen shops to population.

Aizu-nuri lacquerware, with over 400 years history, features durable, beautiful finishes. Allegedly begun when Aizu Domain lord Gamo Ujisato invited craftsmen, traditional techniques continue today. Fruit cultivation thrives, with peach production ranking second nationally.