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Inawashiro

Fukushima, Japan · Asia

About Inawashiro

Inawashiro is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Ōtera, 22km from Bandai-Azuma Skyline.

Inawashiro is a town located in Fukushima, Japan. With a population of 13,810, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Inawashiro 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 Inawashiro to your route.

About Inawashiro

Inawashiro (猪苗代町, Inawashiro-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 13,810 in 5309 households, and a population density of 35 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 394.85 square kilometres (152.45 sq mi). It is noted as the

Read more birthplace of the famous doctor Hideyo Noguchi, who contributed to knowledge in the fight against syphilis and yellow fever.

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Where is Inawashiro located?

Inawashiro is located in Fukushima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 37.5667 latitude, 140.1167 longitude.

What is the population of Inawashiro?

Inawashiro has a population of approximately 13,810 people, making it a town in Japan.

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Quick Information

Population
13,810
Continent
Asia
Country
Japan
Region
Fukushima
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
37.5667, 140.1167

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 Inawashiro

2 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Inawashiro

  • 22 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.
  • 69 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.

Nearby Destinations

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Ōtera

🇯🇵 Japan

11 km awayPop. 3,322

Ōshio

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16 km awayPop. 2,556

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🇯🇵 Japan

17 km awayPop. 118,159

Oikawa

🇯🇵 Japan

20 km awayPop. 3,081

Dake-onsen

🇯🇵 Japan

21 km awayPop. 8,781

Tamanoi

🇯🇵 Japan

22 km awayPop. 8,900

Kitakata

🇯🇵 Japan

24 km awayPop. 46,269

Motomiya

🇯🇵 Japan

26 km awayPop. 30,236

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