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Fukushima, Japan · Asia

About Fukushima

Fukushima is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Date, 19km from Bandai-Azuma Skyline.

Fukushima is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. With a population of 294,237, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Fukushima sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fukushima to your route.

About Fukushima

Fukushima College (福島学院大学, Fukushima Gakuin Daigaku) is a private university, located in the city of Fukushima, Japan.

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What are the best things to do in Fukushima?

Fukushima offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Fukushima located?

Fukushima is located in Fukushima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 37.7500 latitude, 140.4667 longitude.

What is the population of Fukushima?

Fukushima has a population of approximately 294,237 people, making it a city in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
294,237
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Fukushima
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.7500, 140.4667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Japan

Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire
119
Driving side
left

Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.

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Worth the detour from Fukushima

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Bandai-Azuma Skyline

A 29 km volcanic sightseeing road in Fukushima cresting at 1,622 m beside the smoking crater of Mount Azuma-kofuji. Lunar landscapes, sulphur vents and huge Tohoku views from the Jododaira plateau.

19 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Zao Echo Line

Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.

42 km · about 50 min drive

restaurant

Bannai Shokudo

The best-known shop for Kitakata ramen, serving flat, wavy, high-hydration noodles in clear pork-and-niboshi broth under a lid of chashu. Kitakata eats ramen for breakfast and this is where the queue forms.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Fukushima

  • 19 kmBandai-Azuma SkylineA 29 km volcanic sightseeing road in Fukushima cresting at 1,622 m beside the smoking crater of Mount Azuma-kofuji. Lunar landscapes, sulphur vents and huge Tohoku views from the Jododaira plateau.
  • 42 kmZao Echo LineMountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.

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