Fukushima Guide

27/06/2025

Jododaira Sky Access
The Jododaira Sky Access is a convenient round-trip transportation service between Fukushima Station and Jododaira, near Mt. Azuma-Kofuji. Enjoy breathtaking views along the scenic Bandai-Azuma Skyline—one of Fukushima’s most famous sightseeing routes, perfect for driving and touring.
Reservations can be made up to the day before.
If you suddenly feel like heading to Jododaira, hop on the Jododaira Sky Access!

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12/06/2025

Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association will be exhibiting at the Tohoku Sake & Local Gourmet Zone within the Tohoku Colors of the Four Seasons & Tohoku Kizuna Festival at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan!

At our booth, we will be selling peach juice 100% made from Fukushima City peaches as well as goods featuring the City's mascot “Momorin”. Please stop by!

Dates: Friday, June 13 - Sunday, June 15, 2025
Place: EXPO Arena “Matsuri” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan
Website: https://tohoku-kizunamatsuri.jp/expo/

08/11/2024

-UFO Festival 2024-
On Saturday, November 9, the third annual UFO Festival 2024 will be held in Iino Town, Fukushima City, known as ‘The Home of UFOs’.
The festival's main event, the Alien Costume Parade and Contest, will be attended by approximately 2,000 people from Japan and abroad, filling the town with aliens, making it one of the largest UFO and alien-focused events in Japan.
Many food and beverage stands will be open, including Iino Town's specialty UFO Elephant Garlic, UFO Gyoza (dumplings), and Oonabe Tonjiru (pork miso soup in a large pot).

[Free Shuttle Bus]
On Saturday, October 9, a free shuttle bus will run directly from JR Fukushima Station (West Exit) to the venue (approx. 25 minutes).

(Outward) Departure from JR Fukushima Station West Exit Bus Terminal: 9:30, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00
(Return) Departure from Iino Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry: 14:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00

https://www.f-kankou.jp/event/33095

05/11/2024

Bandai-Azuma Skyline Winter Closure Notice in 2024

[Winter road closure]　
The road will be closed in winter from Friday, November 15, 2024 at 17:00 until late April 2025.

[Nighttime road closure]
From November 1 (Fri.), the road will be closed at night from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following morning.

Only a few more days left of this year that you can drive along this road. If you are planning to make a trip, please be sure to do so as soon as possible!

29/08/2024

A large gathering of delicious foods from Tohoku! (Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31, 2024)
Fukushima City Tourism & Convention Association will have a booth at “more TOHOKU Marché” in Sendai City!
At the “Fukushima Peach Holiday” booth, we will sell sweet peaches, peach juice made by Fukushima City orchards, peach smoothies, and other seasonal specialty products!
In addition, there will be a variety of other attractive local products from the Tohoku region. Please come and discover the charm of Tohoku this weekend!

Date: Friday, August 30, 2024 11:00-18:00
Saturday, August 31, 2024 11:00-17:00
Venue: “Ichibancho 4-chome Shopping Street”, Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City
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14/06/2024

Doaidate Park is located in Matsukawa-machi, in the southern part of Fukushima City. It is also known as "Hydrangea Park" with approximately 40 varieties and 5,000 hydrangeas planted on both sides of the park's promenade.
The park is also known as "Hydrangea Park." Many tourists visit the park every year from early to mid-July, making it one of Fukushima City's most popular places to view hydrangeas.
On June 28 and 29, 2024, "Matsukawa-machi Ajisai Komichi" (Matsukawa-machi Hydrangea Alley) will be held, and on the 28th, a part of the park will be lit up and an eve festival will be held to enjoy the hydrangeas.

https://www.f-kankou.jp/pickup/27409　(Japanese only)

【MAP】
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28/05/2024

Bandai-Azuma Skyline reopened on Friday, April 23, 2024. This winding road, approximately 30 km in length, offers a truly heavenly driving experience. Situated at an altitude of 1600 meters, it attracts many tourists every summer seeking a cool escape. Highly recommended for a summer drive!

https://www.f-kankou.jp/en/discover/nature/347/

18/05/2024

This is the Fukushima City Fruit Picking Guide.
Please check the link below.

This is the Fukushima City Fruit Picking Guide page for Fukushima Guide (Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association). It contains English information for visitors in Fukushima City including Hanamiyama and Bandai-Azuma Skyline. Enjoy a range of model courses, workshops, tours,local cuisine, p...

18/05/2024

“TOHOKU JAPAN Tourism Fair 2024” has started today! A large number of people have visited the Fukushima City booth as of now. Many of them got Momorin key chains. The fair runs until tomorrow. Please come to Central World if you are in Thailand!

14/05/2024

Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association will be at the “TOHOKU JAPAN Tourism Fair 2024” in Bangkok, Thailand on May 18-19! Come discover the best of Japan's Tohoku region. See you there! We can't wait to meet you in Thailand!

11/11/2023

***Important Announcement***
【 Bandai-Azuma Skyline Road Closed】
Due to snowfall and icy road, the Bandai-Azuma Skyline will be closed to traffic all day Saturday, November 11, 2023.

In addition, the winter closure schedule has been changed, closing from today till next April.

Those who had planned to pass through the area are advised to change their plans.

24/10/2023

【Road closure Bandai-Azuma Skyline】
Road closure during nightime and winter season
Please see below;

*During the winter season*
Term: Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. (to be lifted in mid-April 2024 or later)
*Overnight road closure:*
Term: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 -starting at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following morning.
Closed section: Old Takayu gate - Old Tsuchiyu gate L＝28.7km
Even during the period and hours when the road is open to traffic, it may be closed due to snowfall or icy road.