Some of Fukushima’s most stunning tourist spots can be difficult to get to by public transport. This includes Ouchi-juku, Shiramizu Amidado, Mt Kohata, Goshikinuma, Kitakata’s Warehouse district etc. Using taxis can often make getting around the prefecture really easy. This guide will explain how to take taxis in Fukushima, and will hopefully be relevant forContinue reading How to Take Taxis in Fukushima
This year, cherry blossom season in Japan has started about a week earlier than the average year - many of the sakura that typically bloom in mid-April are already in their peak! One of most famous spots for seeing cherry blossom is Miharu Takizakura. This is an ancient weeping cherry blossom tree, which is overContinue reading Miharu Takizakura: 2018 Guide
I am often asked about how to reach the No. 1 Tadami River Bridge Viewpoint which has become the focus of spotlights across the world. Taking a look at the beautiful photographs that can be taken there, it is easy to understand why people all around the world have fallen for this picturesque area. WhenContinue reading Guide to Visiting the Famous Tadami River Bridge Viewpoint
One of the questions I am asked the most frequently is how to reach Ouchi-juku, especially during the annual snow festival held in this historic post-town. The information about accessing this festival is predominantly written in Japanese, so I thought I would post this blog article about how to access the festival. Next year’s SnowContinue reading Getting to Ouchi-juku Snow Festival 2018
