Discover Samurai Spirit & Outdoor Thrills
Journey north of Tokyo to Fukushima Prefecture, the gateway to Japan’s northeastern region of Tohoku. There you’ll find the samurai spirit alive and well, and have the opportunity to explore one of the most enduring aspects of Japanese history. You’ll also find unspoiled nature home to a wealth of thrilling outdoor activities.
JR EAST Pass (Tohoku)
The JR EAST Pass (Tohoku) is a 5-day discount pass that allows for unlimited travel on JR trains and Shinkasen in an area of coverage from Tokyo to Aomori, which makes it the perfect way to explore the Tohoku region. Not only will you be able to conveniently travel to and around Fukushima, but you also have the option of going even further afield to see what else this exciting region has to offer.
Tokyo Station
JR Tohoku Shinkansen【JR EAST Pass (Tohoku)】
Tokyo Station – Koriyama Station
JR Tohoku Line Local【JR EAST Pass (Tohoku)】
Koriyama Station – Nihonmatsu Station
Bus【Additional fare required】
Nihonmatsueki iriguchi – Safaripakumae
Walk
Safaripakumae – Ebisu Circuit
Drift Taxi
Dive head-first into Japan’s dynamic drifting subculture with Drift Taxi, a complete ride-along experience with a professional driver from Fukushima’s Ebisu Circuit.
Walk
Ebisu Circuit – Safaripakumae
Bus【Additional fare required】
Safaripakumae – Nihonmatsu Ekimae
JR Tohoku Line Local【JR EAST Pass (Tohoku)】
Nihonmatsu Station – Koriyama Station
JR Ban-Etsusai Line Local【JR EAST Pass (Tohoku)】
Koriyama Station – Aizuwakamatsu Station
Bus【Additional fare required】
Aizuwakamatsu Station Ekimae Terminal – Tsurugajonishiguchi
Walk
Tsurugajonishiguchi – Aizu Butokuden A
Aizu Kendo Experience
Kick it old school in Aizuwakamatsu as you learn the basics of Japanese swordplay in one of Japan’s most revered samurai cities, right in the heart of Fukushima.
Walk
Aizu Butokuden - Tsurugajonishiguchi
Bus【Additional fare required】
Tsurugajonishiguchi – Aizuwakamatsu Station Ekimae Terminal
Aizuwakamatsu Station
Aizuwakamatsu Station
Bus【Additional fare required】
Aizuwakamatsu Station Ekimae Terminal – Hayamadanchi
Walk
Hayamadanchi – Aizu Clan School Nisshinkan
Aizu Samurai School Nisshinkan
Samurai culture still thrives in Aizuwakamatsu, a castle town in central Fukushima. A distinguished school aims to keep traditions alive by introducing the authentic culture of the ancient samurai warriors to the entire world.
JR Ban-Etsusai Line Local【JR EAST Pass (Tohoku)】
Aizuwakamatsu Station – Inawashiro Station
Taxi【Additional fare required】
Inawashiro Station – Café and Activity Nowhere
Extreme Onsen
Extreme Onsen tours aim to bring you to pure, naturally heated hot spring water surrounded by gorgeous views at 1,250 meters above sea level in Fukushima. Take time to relax at a hidden onsen so deep in the midst of nature that even some locals don’t know about it.
Taxi【Additional fare required】
Café and Activity Nowhere – Inawashiro Station
JR Ban-Etsusai Line Local【JR EAST Pass (Tohoku)】
Inawashiro Station – Koriyama Station
JR Tohoku Shinkansen【JR EAST Pass (Tohoku)】
Koriyama Station – Tokyo Station
