Fukushima Hope Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Tokyo

Overview

On this tour, you can visit the ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake with a local licensed guide. On March 11 th 2011, the magnitude-9.0 earthquake occurred in Japan’s Tohoku region. Many people in Fukushima lost their lives to this earthquake and the subsequent large tsunami, and scores of homes were destroyed. In addition, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Disaster resulted in leaving many people with no choice but to evacuate their homes. The effects of these multiple disasters remain to this day. This tour offers you the opportunity to see the places where the effects of the earthquake and nuclear disaster remain, as well as the places where revitalization efforts are taking place. *The radiation level of places you will visit on this tour does not exceed 0.05 mSv per hour. *All tour sales go to donations for the affected areas. *You are not allowed to enter the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

What's included

• ✓Private Vehicle
• ✓Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
• ✓Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
• ✓Donation fee: tour sales go to donation for the the disaster-affected areas

• ✕Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• ✕You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• ✕Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'What to Expect.'
• ✕You are not allowed to enter the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

What you'll do

1. 1

   You will meet your driver at Tokyo Station or your preffered place near Tokyo Station. You will meet yout guide in Fukushima. It takes about three and a half hours from Tokyo to Fukushima Hama-dori (coastal) area. *no guide on the way.

   ⏱ 3h 30m
2. 2

   National Route 6: In addition to seeing landscapes of untouched buildings in areas where evacuation orders designated as the Difficult-to-return Zone have been lifted, there are areas where decontamination and demolition work is progressing and one can feel the spirit of rebuilding in the local communities. ※Partially through the Difficult-to-return Zone

3. 3

   Managed by TEPCO, this information dissemination facility uses video and diorama displays to provide a record of the project and allow visitors to learn about the ongoing progress of the decommissioning effort.

   ⏱ 1 hour
4. 4

   This roadside station was built as a symbol of the town’s revitalization. It is a facility that supports people’s daily lives, where they can shop, eat and rest. In addition to a range of vegetables and seafood, visitors can also have a taste of the local cuisine.

   ⏱ 1 hour
5. 5

   Namie Town-run Ohirayama Cemetery This communal cemetery is located on high ground about 2 kilometres from the coast. The view of Ukedo district and the Pacific Ocean conveys the huge extent of the tsunami’s devastation. This place, where the children of Ukedo Elementary School were evacuated to immediately following the earthquake, was an expanse of fields at that time. Afterwards, in response to the wishes of the local residents, the Ohirayama Cemetery was built on the site to house the graves of those who were lost in the disaster. Together with a memorial monument built as a requiem for the victims and as a warning to future generations, the cemetery continues to convey the memory of the disaster.

Availability & pricing

2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
• The radiation level of places you will visit on this tour does not exceed 0.05 mSv per hour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.