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Traveling in Fukushima
Not sure where to go? Use these links to find out whats around you, and discover the beauty of Fukushima! |
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Tourism Fukushima Website & Search Engine
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| This site offers information on a vast collection of acivities available in Fukushima. It has an easy-to use search engine in which you can search events and activities within specified areas, making it an essential site for searching local attractions in Fukushima. The English on this site is a bit unnatural at times, but is comprehendable enough for any native speaker to enjoy. |
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Fukushima Prefecture Tourism Database
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| Similar to the site mentioned above, this is an extensive database provided by the Prefecture of Fukushima that lists tourist attractions and activities for every region of Fukushima. |
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Driving in Fukushima
| Driving in Fukushima (or anywhere else in Japan) is a huge challenge for foreigners, especially for those coming from a country with right-sided driving. Read through this easy-to-follow guide, and learn about Japanese traffic laws, purchasing cars, and tips on driving in Fukushima. |
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Map of Things Famous in Fukushima (in Japanese)
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| Similar to the site mentioned above, this is an extensive database that visually lists tourist attractions and activities for every region of Fukushima. It's in Japanese though! |
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Traveling Outside of Fukushima
Thanks to its vast transportation systems, traveling in Japan is realtively easy. However, figuring out these transportation systems is a whole other story, and can often be quite time-consuming. Visit the following sites to find out more about traveling smartly in Japan, and help you decide where you want to visit next. |
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Hyperdia
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This site is excellent for finding out train times. Simply type in the name of the station you want to travel to and from, and a detailed schedule will pop up in English. |
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Japan Tourist Association
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Useful travel information and tips are available in English, Chinese, Korean, French and German. |
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Japan Youth Hostel Association
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A great site for backpackers looking for safe and reasonably priced accommodations. Meals are often available at hostels for extremely low prices too. |
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Lonely Planet
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A very extensive website providing travel related information. The site has descriptions of various countries and tips on finding accommodation, places to visit, where to eat, and cultural events. |
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Japan Travel Planner
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The site will help you plan your travel to Japan. Practical information such as, transportation, accommodation, attractions, and much more can be found here. |
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Where To Go In Japan
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Where will you visit while you're here? Use this site to help you decide! |
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When To Go To Japan
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You maybe wondering when is the best time to take your trip. This guide will give you some ideas. |
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Clickable Map of Japan
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Click your destinations on the map to find lists of informative links for each region and city. It's a good place to start your search. |
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Traveling Overseas
Re-entry Permits :
If you leave Japan, you must have a re-entry permit to return. It costs 3,000 yen for a single entry permit and 6,000 yen for a multiple entry permit. The immigration office is in Koriyama near the City Hall, and is open from 9-12 & 1-4 pm, Monday to Fridays. You will need your hanko, Alien card, Passport, and money. |
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Fukushima Airport
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Located in Sukagawa, Fukushima Airport has flights to Osaka, Okinawa, Sapporo, Seoul, and Shanghai. |
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* Getting to Narita from Fukushima *
It takes roughly 50 minutes to 1 hour or more to get to Narita from Tokyo, depending on your mode of travel. There are several options available, but the cheapest and easiest way to get there is by taking a bus from Fukushima. |
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Narita Bus
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This is one of the most convenient ways to get to Narita IF it matches up with your flight time. It is also one of the cheapest ways. |
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Sakura Bus
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| This is the cheapest way to get to Tokyo; however, it will not go directly to the airport. It arrives at a bus terminal outside of Tokyo Station so you have to transfer at Tokyo to another train. Fortunately, there are a couple of trains that run from Tokyo directly to the airport*. The Sakura Bus requires booking in advance (at least a week ahead) as it tends to fill up quickly. You can book online or by phone (with an additional 200 yen charge). The website is completely in Japanese so you need 1) someone who can read and write Japanese 2) a computer that can read and write Japanese characters. |
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JR Bus
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| If neither the Narita Bus nor Sakura Bus are available, this is your next best option. It is cheap and runs more often than the other two. However, it arrives at Shinjuku Station. Again, you must take several trains to get to the airport.* |
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*If you take the Sakura Bus, JR Bus, or Shinkansen to Tokyo, there are several ways to get to Narita from Greater Tokyo.
・Fastest- Narita Express from Tokyo Station, Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Yokohama, 55 minutes, \2940
・Cheapest- Local Keisei train from Nippori/Ueno, ~80 minutes, \1000
・Keisei Skyliner from Nippori/Ueno, 1 hr, \1,920
・Most Expensive- Taxi, about 30,000
To get train times and up to date fares, go to: www.hyperdia.com
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