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Fukushima
Fukushima
City Overview
The area around Mount Bandai, which is dotted with lakes such as Lake Inawashiro and Lake Hibara, is a lush plateau resort. Goshikonuma, where you can enjoy a variety of lake colors, is a scenic spot that has received a 1-star rating for the "Michelin Green Guide" in 2016. We also recommend leisurely trekking while enjoying the clear air. Also popular are areas where you can enjoy walking around the city while feeling the history, such as castle town Aizuwakamatsu, Kura no-machi, Kitakata, and post hall and Ouchi-juku.
Basic Information
- Address:
- 2-16 Sugitsuma-cho, Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture (Fukushima Prefectural Government)
- Region: Northeast
- Prefecture: Fukushima Prefecture
Demographics
- Total Population:
1,795,219
- Number of Households:
798,738
Other Info
● The total population of municipalities and the total number of households is the figures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Internal Affairs Basic Residents' Register survey of 2024.
● The information listed under “Rail Access” applies to use of the Japan Rail Pass for ordinary cars. With the “Green Car” pass, both ordinary cars and green cars can be used without any additional charge. For further details, please refer to the information below.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● For “Rail Access,” the travel time from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is approximately 5 to 9 minutes via the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tohoku Main Line), or Ueno-Tokyo Line.
● The information listed under “Rail Access” applies to use of the Japan Rail Pass for ordinary cars. With the “Green Car” pass, both ordinary cars and green cars can be used without any additional charge. For further details, please refer to the information below.
https://japanrailpass.net/about_jrp/vehicle/
● For “Rail Access,” the travel time from Tokyo Station to Ueno Station is approximately 5 to 9 minutes via the JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line (Tohoku Main Line), or Ueno-Tokyo Line.
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Access Info
■ From Tokyo
[Railway]
From Ueno Station to Fukushima Station on the JR Tōhoku/Yamagata Shinkansen "Yamabiko" "Tsubasa", about 1 hour 24 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional charge when using Gran Class.
[Car]
From Yoga IC, take the Metropolitan Expressway/Tohoku Expressway to Fukushima Nishi IC for about 3 hours and 40 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
From Busta Shinjuku to Fukushima Station about 4 hours and 45 minutes.
■ From Osaka
[Airplane]
From Osaka International (Itami) Airport to Fukushima Airport about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes.
[Railway]
Take the JR Tōkaidō Shinkansen "Nozomi" train from Shin-Osaka Station to Tokyo Station for about 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. For access from Tokyo Station to Fukushima Station, refer to the Tokyo traffic column. About 4 hours and 45 minutes in total. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee when using Grand Class Nozomi.
[Car]
Suita IC to Fukushima Nishi IC on Meishin Expressway/Shin Meishin Expressway/Ise Gwan Expressway/Shin Tomei Expressway/Tomei Expressway/Ken-O Expressway/Tōhoku Expressway for approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
It takes about 11 hours and 30 minutes from Osaka Station to Fukushima Station.
[Railway]
From Ueno Station to Fukushima Station on the JR Tōhoku/Yamagata Shinkansen "Yamabiko" "Tsubasa", about 1 hour 24 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional charge when using Gran Class.
[Car]
From Yoga IC, take the Metropolitan Expressway/Tohoku Expressway to Fukushima Nishi IC for about 3 hours and 40 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
From Busta Shinjuku to Fukushima Station about 4 hours and 45 minutes.
■ From Osaka
[Airplane]
From Osaka International (Itami) Airport to Fukushima Airport about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes.
[Railway]
Take the JR Tōkaidō Shinkansen "Nozomi" train from Shin-Osaka Station to Tokyo Station for about 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. For access from Tokyo Station to Fukushima Station, refer to the Tokyo traffic column. About 4 hours and 45 minutes in total. The Japan Rail Pass requires an additional fee when using Grand Class Nozomi.
[Car]
Suita IC to Fukushima Nishi IC on Meishin Expressway/Shin Meishin Expressway/Ise Gwan Expressway/Shin Tomei Expressway/Tomei Expressway/Ken-O Expressway/Tōhoku Expressway for approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes.
[High-speed bus]
It takes about 11 hours and 30 minutes from Osaka Station to Fukushima Station.