Private Tour
Fukushima Hope Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Tokyo
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Tokyo
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.
Hirono-machi
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
Options
Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Toyota Hiace (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included
Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Toyota Alphard (Up to 4 Pax)
Pickup included
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Operated by Japan Guide Agency