Choose one from following three famous tourist destinations in Iwaki City.

(It is also possible to go around all of them upon request.)

(Shiramizu Amida-do Hall)

The Shiramizu Amida Hall was built in 1160. It is designated as the only national treasure in Fukushima Prefecture. Please enjoy the graceful appearance of the beautiful curved roof and the Pure Land garden in harmony. It is recommended to visit during the autumn foliage season. (The best time to see it is around the end of November.)

(Coal & Fossil Museum)

Iwaki City flourished as a coal mining town in the 1950s. In addition, this area was once the bottom of the sea, and various dinosaur fossils have been excavated. Enjoy a giant dinosaur skeleton found in Iwaki and the world around 1950 at this facility.

(Port Town Onahama)

It is the largest port in Fukushima Prefecture.

First of all, please take a look at the superb view of Onahama Port that can be seen from Misaki Park on a hill. Next, stroll through the commercial areas of the port area. Aquamarine Fukushima is one of the biggest aquarium in Tohoku area and the unique glass-covered exterior is well worth seeing. After that Let's go to Iwaki LaLa-Mew (Fish market) and enjoy shopping.

We'll have lunch in Onahama area or Kita- Ibaraki City(Neighboring Town). You can taste anything like seafood, sushi or ramen, etc . Please choose anything you want.

You can choose one from following two popular spots in Northern Ibaraki area.

(Izura Coast)

The history of the Izura Coast dates back to the Meiji era. Tenshin Okakura, a famous thinker at the time, was fascinated by the beautiful coastline scenery and moved from Tokyo to Izura, where he invited many Japan painters to support their creative activities.Thanks to the artistic activities of our predecessors, the land of Izura, which is characterized by the Rias Coast, became known throughout Japan.

By the way, Tenshin built a hexagonal building named Rokkakudo as a place of contemplation along the coast. During the 2011 earthquake, the building was completely swept away by the tsunami, but was rebuilt a few years later using locally sourced wood. Please enjoy this beautiful view.

There is an Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Art on the hill in Izura. Here you can enjoy Tenshin's achievements and Japan painters. In addition, this museum building is the work of Hiroshi Naito, a famous designer, and is very highly regarded as an attractive architecture.

(If we have time, I will also guide you to a nice café with an ocean view, where frozen cheesecake is popular.)

(Hananuki Valley)

Hananuki Valley is a famous place for autumn leaves that has been growing in popularity in the past few years. The view from the 60-meter-long suspension bridge over the valley is spectacular. The best time to see the autumn leaves is around the end of November.

Hitachi City is a company town of Hitachi, Ltd. .The rows of cherry blossom trees in front of the station are famous all over the country.　The new Hitachi station building was built in 2011 with the design by Kazuyo Sejima, a well-known local Hitachi-born architect. The view of the Pacific Ocean from the beautiful glass-covered building is spectacular, and many tourists visit Hitachi just to see the station building itself.

A street piano is installed at the station. If you want, please enjoy the performance in a wonderful space.

If you take the Limited Express Hitachi departing from Hitachi Station at 4:02 pm, you will arrive at Tokyo Station at 5:43 pm.

If you take the local train departing from Hitachi Station at 4:11 pm, you will arrive at Mito Station at 4:41 pm.

(Option: Visit Izumi Shrine)

If you have a little more time, I will guide you to Izumi Shrine, a power spot that is rapidly rising in popularity this year. Izumi Shrine is the oldest shrine in the Hitachi region, and the highlights are the beautiful springs in the precincts and the fallen tree in the shape of dragon. Since 2024 is the Year of the Dragon of the Chinese zodiac, many people from all over Japan visit the shrine as a shrine that brings good luck. If you want to visit Izumi Shrine, I will drop you off at the nearest station, Ōmika Station. You can take a limited express Hitachi to Tokyo from Ōmika Station.