| Fukushima Prefecture |
Access the official
website of Fukushima Prefecture for details on tourism in the
prefecture.
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Iwaki City Tourism
and
Souvenir Association |
Please see the Tourism
and Souvenir Association's website for tourism information for
Iwaki City
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| Joban Kotsu Jidosha,
Ltd. |
Access the official
website of Joban Kotsu Jidosha, Ltd. for further information
on local busses and highway busses in Iwaki City
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Shopping arcade of
Iwaki
Yumoto Hot Springs |
Access the website
of the shopping arcade of Iwaki Yumoto Hot Springs for introductions
to restaurants in Iwaki Yumoto Hot Springs
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| Aquamarine Fukushima |
One of the largest
aquariums in the Tohoku region that opened on July 15, 2000
(Onahama, Iwaki City)
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Iwaki City Coal and
Fossil Museum |
Resources on fossils
that tell about the earth are displayed. These include the history
of mining in Joban Coal Mine and a group of fossils excavated
in various spots of the city. The history of mining up to the
present and lives in coal mines are also regenerated.
* Address: Joban Yumoto-machi, Iwaki City
* Acces: 15 minutes from Hawaiians by car
* Charges: 630 yen for adults, 420 yen for junior and senior-high
school students, 320 yen for elementary school students
* Closed days: 3rd Tuesday of each month (the day after when
the concerned day is a holiday) and January 1
* TEL: 0246-42-3155
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Shiramizu Amidado,
National Treasure |
The Amidado building
is a representative building of the Heian period. This is reported
to have been constructed by Tokuama, wife of Norimichi Iwaki
for her deceased husband's soul.
The harmony of the roof with the elegant curves and Jodo style garden expression of authentic beauty.
* Address: Uchigo Shiramizu-machi, Iwaki City
* Access: 30 minutes from Hawaiians by car
* Charges: 350 yen for adults, 200 yen for children
* TEL: 0246-26-7008 |
| Iwaki La La Mew |
PR corner for tourist
souvenirs that introduces tourist spots and local special products
in Iwaki City, a fish market that utilizes the characteristics
of Onahama Port, shopping area and restaurant. These facilities
provide venues for people to relax and enjoy themselves.
* Address: No. 1 Pier at Onahama Port
* Access: About 30 minutes from Hawaiians by car
* TEL: Tourism and Souvenir Center 0246-92-3701
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| Iwaki Day Cruise |
Departs from Iwaki
La La Mew. On the regular course, you can enjoy the black-tailed
gulls flying over the pleasure boat and scenes of the Marine
Tower and Onahama Port.
* Address: No. 1 pier at Onahama Port
* Access: About 30 minutes from Hawaiians by car
* TEL: Marine Business Department of Hisa Industry, 0246-54-7644
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Marine Tower
in Misaki Park |
Enjoy the breathtaking
beauty of the Pacific Ocean from this 60 meter tall tower 106
meters above sea-level. From the sky step enjoy the 360-degree
panoramic view in a comfortable sea breeze.
* Address: Onahama Shimokajiro, Iwaki City
* Access: About 30 minutes from Hawaiians by car
* Charges: (Observatory): 320 yen for adults, 210 yen for junior
and senior high school students, 160 yen for elementary school
students
* TEL: 0246-54-5707 |
Shioyazaki Light
House
Monument to Hibari
Misora's Songs |
A whitish lighthouse
standing on the cliff of Shioyazaki, south of Usuiso Beach was
used as the background for the film, "Long Years of Happiness
and Sadness." Fans of the deceased Hibari Misora from all over
Japan visit "Hibari-no-sono" where her song monument is arranged
with the lighthouse in the background.
* Address: Aza Shukusaki, Tairausuiso, Iwaki City
* Access: 40 minutes from Hawaiians by car
* Charges: (Observatory) 160 yen for adults, 20 yen for children
* TEL: 0246-39-3759 |
| Abukuma Do |
A fantastic world
spreads out over the cavern with a total length of 600 meters
presenting exquisite limestone beauty produced by subterranean
water over 8,000 years. The moments wandering about in the cavern,
a labyrinth of nature, provides the impression of a different
dimension of the world.
* Address: Takine-machi, Tamura County
* Access: About 60 minutes from Hawaiians by car (Get off at
Ono Intersection of Banetsu Highway)
* Charges: 1,200 yen for adults, 800 yen for junior-high school
students, 600 yen for elementary school students |
| Rika-chan Castle |
An open factory of
the Rika-chan doll, an eternal idol for girls. The facility
has a doll museum that displays Rika-chan from the first model
to the present model and an anniversary room where related goods
are collected. The manufacturing factory for the dolls can also
be observed.
* Address: Ono-machi, Tamura County
* Access: About 50 minutes from Hawaiians by car (Get off at
Ono Intersection of Banetsu Expressway)
* Charges: 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior-high and elementary
school students
* Closed days: Mondays
* TEL: 0247-72-6364
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