Iwaki

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Iwaki Halal Travel Guide

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A regional city surrounded by mountains and the Pacific ocean. Nicknamed "Sunshine Iwaki" due to its high number of hours of bright sunshine as compared to other areas of Japan and is said to be one of the most temperate cities in the nation.

Iwaki City has a population of 345,000. It’s Japan’s 10th largest and 72nd most populous city.

Iwaki City was formed in 1966 by incorporating many smaller towns, including Taira (the central area with the main train station), Ichigo, Yumoto, Izumi, Onahama (the port town), Ueda and many other smaller areas. They were amalgamated a few decades ago in order to boost its status due to a receding population. The name Iwaki had been used for a long time to refer to the general area however it had many different Kanji depictions, so to remove any confusion the name Iwaki is officially written in the hiragana syllabary.

Formerly, coal mining formed the core of its economy, but in the face of advancing technology, turned to tourism and the Spa Resort Hawaiians being one of its biggest attractions.

The main foundation of economy is industry and agriculture. The industrial production of Iwaki City is no.1 in Tōhoku region. Iwaki is rich in sightseeing resources and 7.64 million tourists visit a year. Within Fukushima prefecture and the industrial and sightseeing center is Iwaki, while the political center is Fukushima city.

Travel to Iwaki

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By Rail

Iwaki is on the JR Joban Line from Tokyo, between Mito and Sendai. Since the 3/11 earthquake and tsunami followed by a nuclear crisis in the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, service between Namie and Tatsuta remains suspended at this time.

By road

Iwaki is at the junction of the Joban (Tokyo-Sendai) and Ban'etsu (Iwaki-Niigata) Expressways. Highway buses travel to Sendai and Tokyo for around ¥7000-4000.

What to see in Iwaki

• Shiramizu Amidado temple - 白水阿弥陀堂 | 37.036483, 140.837331 7 kilometers Southwest of Iwaki center - Shiramizu Amidado is the oldest building in existence in the Iwaki region and was Designated a national treasure in 1952. It was built on the orders of Tokuhime the widow of Norimichi Iwaki, a feudal lord of the Iwaki area in 1160 at the end of the Heian Period. Surrounding the temple is a beautiful Japanese garden where visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful temple grounds.

• Aquamarine Fukushima - アクアマリンふくしま - 36.942764, 140.901370 Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 ¥2,600 This aquarium focuses on the ocean off the coast of Fukushima, specifically the meeting of the warm Kuroshio Current from the south and the cold Oyashio Current from the north. 0ther highlights include the touching pool, walk through glass tunnel as well as tropical botanical gardens and marine mammals.

• Misaki Park - 三崎公園 | 36.9384, 140.9199 - Located on the eastern side of Onahama Bay lies a headland that rises 46m above sea level and is home to Misaki Park. The parks main features are the Shiomidai Lookout and the Marine Tower, which features an observation deck roughly 60m high providing a bird's-eye view of the surrounding coastline.

• Shioyazaki Lighthouse - 塩屋崎灯台 | 36.995066, 140.981725 428680 The Shioyazaki Lighthouse,a famous symbol of Iwaki City, stands tall on a cliff top overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The beacon stands 80m above sea level and its beam reaches a distance of 40km out to sea. This lighthouse has guided ships to safety since 1890. In front of the lighthouse are two stones, one of which appears to be playing the same song over and over again. This stone is a memorial to the undisputed queen of Japanese pop Hibari Misora. The Shioyazaki Lighthouse was featured in one of her famous songs.

• Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum 37.012623, 140.848411 - This museum provides a comprehensive overlook at the history and development of the Joban coalmine. Displays include a replica of the living conditions of the miners as well many interesting fossils found from within the city. One of the featured displays is a dinosaur fossil known as the Futaba Suzuki Ryu, a kind of plesiosaurus, which was discovered in the Futaba strata group, a layer that formed in the seashore 80 million years ago. This fossil was named after the strata group and the discoverer.

• Nakoso Barrier - 勿来の関 | 36.8660, 140.7803 - According to ancient records, this was the sight of the Kikuta barrier gate. The name 'Nakoso' means 'do not enter' and the barrier gave the impression to the Michinoku (the people of the north), that they were not welcome. Ancient Japanese people had a tendency of being afraid of the unknown in northern Japan. This image of divided people, lovers and even seasons made the Nakoso-Barrier popular among poets as an 'uta-makura', or a place which inspires poetry works. Many literary works describing the Nakoso-Barrier and portraits of the poets and writers are on display in this museum. The exhibitions present the history of the Nakoso-Barrier and show the customs of ancient travellers'.

• Iwaki City Museum of Folklore and Traditional Housing - いわき市役所 暮らしの伝承郷 - 4-16 Sanya，Shimoyada，Kashima-machi 37.0074, 140.9164 ☎ +81 246-29-2230 Opening Hours: April - September Wednesday - Monday 09:00-17:00, October - Mar Wednesday - Monday 9:30-16:30 Adults ¥210, children ¥200 Reproduced traditional houses, household goods and villages from the late Edo to the early Meiji period are on display. Experience first hand old style Japan at this village.

• Iwaki City Sea Dinosaur Centre - a mini theme park | 9 Shibazaki, Ohisa, Ohisa-machi 37.1668, 140.9665 Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 Adults ¥200, children ¥200 Futabasaurus suzukii is a Late Cretaceous long-necked plesiosaur discovered by a high school student Tadashi Suzuki at a riverside outcrop of the Ohisa River in Itakizawa, Ohisa Town, in 1968. This is so far the only known specimen of this species, and (as it was later found out) it had been bitten by sharks. The fossil and a reconstructed skeleton is on display in the National Science Museum in Tokyo. The Sea Dinosaur Centre built at the site of the original found is a mini theme park with outdoor attractions (slides, a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, dinosaur models) and an indoor playground.

• Iwaki City Ammonite Centre - アンモナイトセンター - Tsurubo-147-2 Ohisamachi Ohisa 37.17566, 140.94352 ☎ +81 246-82-4561 Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00 Adults ¥250, children ¥200 The Ammonite center was built directly at a giant ammonite fossil excavation site. On weekends (excluding the third Sunday of each month) 10:00-11:30 and 13:30-15:00 the visitors can take part in ecavations just outside of the ammonite center. The field work may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Iwaki

• Spa Resort Hawaiians - スパリゾートハワイアンズ| 36.993898, 140.816332 ¥3150/2000 adult/child (discounts for late entry) This amusement complex is a huge indoor and outdoor hot spring resort featuring a large waterpark, waterslides and the world's largest outdoor hot spring. There are also hula and Polynesian dance performances as well as souvenir and specialty shops. Free shuttle bus from Yumoto Station.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Iwaki

Iwaki Tengu - a guardian angel who protects people from misfortune

Iwaki Tono-washi - traditional Japanese paper

Tono, which is close to the mountain region, has been well known as a place for producing Japanese paper to this day. This Japanese paper is made from mulberry and paperbush, is very sturdy.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Purnima - 37.046010, 140.905330 ☎ +81 246 25 1550 Opening Hours: 11-22 Arguably the best Indian food to be found in Japan. A visit to Purnima and its lovable owner and chef Baba is worth the trek to Iwaki. Located in central Taira, Purnima offers a whole galaxy of curries. From mild and sweet to mindblowingly spicy, Baba's Curries will without fail be outstanding.

• Sasuichi - さすいち | 36.946658, 140.907768 Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:00) 2000¥ This place is famous for bowls of seafoods, but strangely they also serve Curries, Meat and noodles.

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