Adachigahara Furusato Village

Set in Adachigahara, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, this spot invites you to wander a wide natural garden scattered with a local history museum, traditional houses open for viewing, an indoor kids’ park, a bouncy dome, and more. Spend the day however it suits you—dig into Nihonmatsu’s history and local culture, or simply head for the play equipment. In spring, a Cherry Blossom Festival is held, and in early fall, the Manjushage (red spider lily) Festival takes place. Seasonal flowers illuminated at night can be enjoyed with the village’s symbol, a five-story pagoda, as the backdrop.

At the Senjinkan (Pioneers Hall), you can learn about the achievements and accomplishments of notable figures and cultural leaders from Nihonmatsu. There’s also an extensive collection related to legends of Adachigahara, so it’s worth taking a look.

At the Furusato-kan, there’s a shop selling Nihonmatsu’s famous sweets and local farm products. Meals and cafe items are served at ONIBA, which features locally produced wagyu beef, and there’s also a crafts experience corner. In the experience corner, you can create original pieces using Kamikawasaki Washi, a traditional paper with a history spanning 1,000 years.

There’s also a Children’s Hall where families can relax and play, plus the indoor playground facility Genki Kids Park. Note that some facilities require advance reservations from December through March.