Fukushima

Fukushima spreads across 767 square kilometers in a basin surrounded by mountains, featuring numerous hot springs and fruit orchards throughout its territory.

The region, formerly called Minekoshi during the Jomon period, became an administrative center when the Yamato court appointed Kumano Atai in the 5th century.

The Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art maintains 3,800 artworks, including collections from French Impressionists and regional Japanese artists in dedicated exhibition halls.

The Tourist Information Center near the railway station provides bicycle rentals through the Share Cycle system for exploring the city's attractions.

Mount Shinobu contains 60 Buddhist figures carved into rock faces approximately 300 years ago, known as the Iwaya Kannon carvings.

Location: Fukushima Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1907

Elevation above the sea: 67 m

Website: https://www.city.fukushima.fukushima.jp/

Shares border with: Nihonmatsu, Date, Koori, Kawamata, Inawashiro, Yonezawa, Takahata, Shiroishi, Shichikashuku

Address: Fukushima, Japan 960-8601

Website: https://city.fukushima.fukushima.jp

GPS coordinates: 37.76081,140.47472

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45