Tourism
Fukushima Website and Search Engine
(outside link)
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.
Fukushima
Prefecture Tourism Database
(outside link)
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.
Map
of things famous in Fukushima (in
Japanese)
(outside link)
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.
For other transportation information in Fukushima, visit our section
on: Transportation
in Fukushima
Click here for a detailed
road travel map of Fukushima.
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.
How
to book trains, planes, boats, etc.
(Outside
Link)
Use this article to find out how to book travel tickets.
Hyperdia
(Outside
Link)
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.
Japan Tourist Association
(Outside
Link)
Useful travel information and tips are available in English, Chinese,
Korean, French and German.
Japan Youth Hostel Association
(Outside
Link)
A great
site for backpackers looking for safe and reasonably priced accommodations.
Meals are often available at hostels for extremely low prices too.
Lonely Planet
(Outside
Link)
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.
Japan
Travel Planner
(Outside
Link)
The site will help you plan your travel to Japan. Practical information
such as, transportation, accommodation, attractions, and much more can
be found here.
Where
to Go in Japan
(Outside
Link)
Where will you visit while you're here? Use this site to help you decide!
When
to Go to Japan
(Outside
Link)
You maybe wondering when is the best time to take your trip. This guide will
give you some ideas.
Clickable
Map of Japan
(Outside
Link)
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.
Prefectures
in Japan - Japan Map
(Outside
Link)
A map of Japan, which indicates prefectures in Japan.
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.
Airports:
Fukushima Airport
(Outside
Link)
Located in Sukagawa, Fukushima Airport has flights to Osaka, Okinawa, Sapporo,
Seoul, and Shanghai.
Haneda
Airport
(Outside
Link)
Located in Tokyo, this airport is mostly for domestic flights only:
How to
get to Haneda
Narita International Airport
(Outside
Link)
Located
outside of Tokyo, this airport is for all international
flights.
Fastest-
Narita Express from Tokyo Station, Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Yokohama,
55 minutes, \2940