Fukushima

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Fukushima (福島) is the national capital of Fukushima_%28prefecture%29|Fukushima Prefecture in Honshu, Japan in the Fukushima Basin and its surrounding parts. Fukushima prefecture is the third biggest prefecture in Japan (13,782.54 km²). Known for its fruit production, Fukushima is particularly proud of their peaches, but pears and apples and persimmons are also grown. Fukushima is called peach city, because it produces the most peaches in Japan.

Fukushima was hit by high magnitude earthquake in spring 2011. A nuclear plant Fukushima Dai-ichi, located some 60 kilometers to the south-east at the Pacific coast, was damaged in the quake and an evacuation zone was established. Fukushima city is well outside the evacuation zone. Elevated radiation levels have been detected (though still quite low), and while debate rages on about the long-term effects of these levels, a short stay in Fukushima is not likely to do you any harm.

Travel to Fukushima

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Fukushima

It is a 40-minutes bus ride from Fukushima Airport to Koriyama station (¥800), from which you will then have to travel to Fukushima station by Shinkansen (¥2920, 15 minutes) or local train (¥820, 45 minutes). It may be a bit more convenient to arrive in Tokyo and take the Shinkansen from there.

Travel by train to Fukushima

Fukushima is a stop on the Tohoku Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Sendai, and is also served by the JR Tohoku and Yamagata lines. The Yamagata Shinkansen branches off here, traveling over conventional lines to Yamagata and Shinjo. The Shinkansen only calls at Fukushima Main Station GPS 37.75451,140.45921}}.

The travel duration from Tokyo to Fukushima by Shinkansen is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes, with 2 to 4 departures every hour at a cost of ¥8500 each way (non-reserved seats).

Travel on a Bus in Fukushima

JR Bus' Abukuma makes five daily round-trips to Fukushima from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo (5 hours, ¥6800). At night, JR Bus runs the Dream Fukushima from Tokyo and Yokohama stations (6 hours from Tokyo, ¥6800). Tohoku Bus' overnight bus, called the Suite, is cheaper at ¥6500 but arrives earlier in the morning.

Kintetsu Bus and Fukushima Kotsu'sGalaxy bus runs overnight to Fukushima from Kyoto (11 hours, ¥22130) and Osaka (12 hours, ¥22740).

Willer Express offers bus service to Fukushima from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, with online booking via eHalal Hotels available in English. Willer Express' prices vary by the day you are traveling and the class of bus. Willer Express offers "Standard" (similar to Sakura's offering), and "Relax" (slightly larger seats with more leg room, a blanket, and a dome looking thing to keep the light from your eyes).

How to get around in Fukushima

GPS 37.760|140.473

Momorin Rental Cycles are the best way to explore Fukushima City. Several manned bicycle ports are located within the city. There is one on either side of JR Fukushima Station. Bicycles are free to rent (you must show ID/passport). Bicycles are well-maintained, have 3 gears, large basket, bell, key/lock, and automatic light. They can be borrowed everyday, 10AM Monday - 7PM.

Taxis are abundant around the station, though may be harder to find elsewhere.

Buses and trains are convenient for heading out of the city, including the surrounding hot spring areas.

Walking is sufficient around the station, central shopping arcade, and the evening restaurant area. Fukushima downtown is compact with few changes in elevation. There are also paths along rivers 15-20 minutes away which make longer walks or jogs an enjoyable activity.

Do note there are many underground pedestrian walkways in the city. Access is via stairs or escalators, and elevators, but you may have to hunt around for them. Besides the necessary and very long underground walkway beneath JR Fukushima Station, most are just optional shortcuts.

What to see in Fukushima

In the city

• Iwaya-Kannon - 岩谷観音 | 37.772561, 140.481429 - 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.

• Hanamiyama Park - 花見山 | 37.740, 140.495 20100418花見山公園全景 - 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.

• Prefectural Art Museum - 福島県立美術館, fukushima-kenritsu bijutsukan - 37.767917, 140.456528 Fukushima-Pref-Museum-of-Art02 - Small museum mostly with local art, though it does have some national and internal exhibits as well.

• Prefectural Culture Center - 福島県文化センター, fukushima-ken bunka-sentā - 37.768083, 140.473028 Fukushima Prefectural Culture Center 20090809
• Kotori No Mori - 小鳥の森 - Yamaguchi Miyawaki-98 37.762502, 140.495995 ☎ +81 24-531-8411 Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00, closed on Mondays Free 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.

• Josen Jōhō Plaza - 除染情報プラザ - 1-31 Sakaemachi 1F 37.75692, 140.46051 5 min walk from JR Fukushima Station - Opening Hours: Open 10:00-17:00 (closed Mondays) free admission Translates as "Decontamination Information Plaza". Thit is a free mini museum established by Ministry of the Environment. Great chance to learn about radiation, decontamination, and recovery efforts. Most information is in Japanese, but some English handouts and an English speaking radiological expert works there most weekdays. ( additional information in English)

Outside of city

Bishamon-numa Pond - One of Five Colored Lakes: Bishamon-numa Pond

• Goshiki-numa, Five Colored Lakes - 五色沼 | 37.6532, 140.0867 in Kitashiobara village, about 60 kilometers from the city in the south-west - These lakes are a beautiful attraction visited by many sightseers. The lakes were formed after Mount Bandai (磐梯山) erupted in the 1800s. The minerals from the eruption give each lake a different color.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Fukushima

• Fukushima Racetrack - 福島競馬場, Fukushima keibajō - 37.764556, 140.482528 - Entry costs ¥200, plus whatever you bet when inside. If you feel like betting on horses then thit is the place to go in Fukushima. Live races only happen during certain times of the year, but video races are available year-round.

• Shiki No Sato - 四季の里 - Kamisaginishi-1-1 Arai 37.712766, 140.362660 - Discover agricultural activity in this park with an animals area, a watermill, crafts, restaurants and thermal spas (Muslim Friendly)

• Waraji Festival | Opening Hours: First Friday and Saturday in August This festival involves tons of dancing, parades, food stalls, and a huge waraji (Japanese sandal).

• Obon Festival |

Onsens

Exterior Shot of Sabakoyu Onsen 2 - Sabakoyu Onsen in Iizaka thermal spas (Muslim Friendly)

• Iizaka thermal spas (Muslim Friendly)| iizaka.com/ 37.83, 140.45 North part of Fukushima city. Accessible by a special short JR line. The train leaves Fukushima from a separate platform in the northern part of the station roughly every 30 minutes. The end station is Iizaka onsen and the trip takes about 20 min. Iizaka, Fukushima Onsen Hotels.JPG - A great place for a day trip from Fukushima. The information center GPS 37.83080,140.45460 = is just across the street, open all year round between 9:00 and 18:00 (Tel. 024-542-4241). The staff can speak English and will equip you with an useful English booklet of the onsen and help you booking a day or overnight visit to one of the bath houses. Also they offer tours through the spa town and its surroundings. While strolling through the streets, you can enjoy three foot baths (open throughout the year, free of charge).

Other onsens:

• Takayu Onsen - 高湯温泉 | 37.75, 140.30 Takayu Onsen in Winter.jpg

• Tsuchiyu Onsen - 土湯温泉 | 37.682, 140.326 Tsuchiyu Onsen 100808.jpg

• Shin-Noji Onsen - 新野地温泉 | 37.67, 140.27

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Fukushima

• Fruits. Fukushima is known as a "Fruit Kingdom" because of its many seasonal fruits, and the fact that there is fruit being harvested every month of the year. While peaches are the most famous and the prefecture also produces large quantities of cherries, nashi (Japanese pears), grapes, persimmons, and apples.
• Mamador is the prefecture's most famous confection. The baked good has a milky red bean flavor center wrapped in a buttery dough. The name means “People who drink mothers’ milk” in Spanish. It is produced by the Sanmangoku Company.
• Sake. The Fukushima Prefecture Sake Brewers Cooperative is made up of nearly 60 sake breweries. Additionally and the Annual Japan Sake Awards has awarded the prefecture the most Gold prizes of all of Japan for four years running as of 2022. Many brands are sold in gift shops and department stores. Kinsuisho (清酒金水晶) is the only brewery located inside Fukushima City.

Halal Restaurants

• Peaches Fukushima city is famous for the peach and produces a large amount of delicious peaches every summer, try one.

• Akai - お食事処 赤井 | 37.753550, 140.464398 Opening Hours: Monday - Tuesday Thursday - Fr, 11:00-15:00 17:00-20:00 600¥ Great kitakata ramen, and other dishes at affordable prices.

There are lots of izakayas and soft-drinks gardens in Fukushima. Passeo Dori and the roads branching from it are where most of the best places are found. Two examples are Yatta Iwamora and Jyuhachiban (十八番).

• Namazu-tei - なまず停 - Door charge ¥600-4000, depending on the performer This bar, commonly called "Catfish", is a cozy blues bar which has live music most weekends. The house band, "Blues Cruiser", has a affordable cover charge, and also a fantastic harmonica player. Namazu sometimes has a DJ playing, with more of a focus on bossanova and jazz. Johnny the barman speaks passable English, and knows pretty well all there is to know about the Blues, having in his past run "Gangster," a major blues venue in Tokyo.

• Neo - Door charge ¥2000, ¥700 per drink Neo is the other club in Fukushima. A smaller smokey room with decent music and young clientele

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Fukushima

Fukushima - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Fukushima, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Fukushima. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Fukushima and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Fukushima. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Fukushima. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Fukushima: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Fukushima.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Fukushima: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Fukushima, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Fukushima.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Fukushima, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Fukushima, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Fukushima and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Fukushima, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Fukushima, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Fukushima without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Fukushima is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Fukushima.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Fukushima is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hotel Sunroute Plaza - Omachi7-11 37.753225, 140.467607 15 min walk (1 kilometers) from JR station ¥ 21.000 (incl. breakfast) - A pleasant business hotel with a magnificent view of the mountains surrounding the city and the Abukuma river flowing through the town from the top floors. Wi-fi is provided in the lobby only, rooms are equipped with LAN internet connection.

Medical Issues in Fukushima

The tap water is generally safe, and hasn't been contaminated by radiation from the Dai-ichi power plant 90km (56 miles) away.

While there is ongoing debate about long term exposure to low level radiation, risks to short-term travelers is minimal and should not be of major concern. It has been said travelers will be exposed to higher levels of radiation during the airplane ride to and from Japan then their time spent in Fukushima.

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