Fukushima

Iwaya-Kannon has sixty Buddhas carved into the rock face of Mount Shinobu (信夫山) and offers a decent place to take a look down at the city.

This park is the place to go in spring for cherry blossom viewing. It is quickly becoming a place famous throughout Japan, be prepared for crowds. You can take a short trail up a hill and see some amazing panoramas as well as enjoy walking underneath gorgeous light-pink canopies. There are regular buses leaving for Hanamiyama from the train station. Ask the people at the tourist office for more details.

A historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the deity of prosperity and agriculture. Known for its striking red torii gates. The shrine hosts seasonal festivals, including the Fukushima Inari Festival in autumn.

Small museum mostly with local art, though it does have some national and international exhibits as well (including a handful of prized Impressionist and Pointillist paintings). Phones and cameras are not permitted, except with an armband for hand-written translation (camera translation is not permitted). The attached curry restaurant and cafe, and library, are both popular with locals.

It's a steep walk up a small mountain. The trails at the top are short and quiet. It is very peaceful but not so special except for bird watchers.

Hilly park with three observation decks overlooking the city, as well as the Neko Inari Shrine, Fukushima-ken Gokoku Shrine and Henshoin Temple

If you feel like betting on horses then this is the place to go in Fukushima. Live races only happen during certain times of the year (usually April, July and November), but video races are available on weekends year-round.