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Iwaki, Soma
Fukushima
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Iwaki, Soma
Fukushima
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Iwaki, Soma
Iwaki City boasts many leisure spots such as the largest resort facility in the Tohoku region, "Spa Resort Hawaiians," the all-glass "Aquamarine Fukushima," and "Iwaki Yumoto Onsen." In addition, it is an area that attracts visitors with various tourist resources such as historical buildings like the "Hakusui Amida-do," which is designated as the only national treasure building in Fukushima Prefecture, and nature such as the sea and mountains.
Iwaki, Soma
6 Highlights
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Aquamarine Fukushima
An experiential aquarium with over 800 species of exhibited marine life
A popular spot where you can see colorful tropical fish, seals, and sea lions. The backstage tour where you can experience the back of the aquarium and the Snake Eye Beach where you can touch creatures with bare feet are also very popular with children. Inside the aquarium, there is a display of a valuable coelacanth specimen that is rare worldwide.
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Aquamarine Fukushima
An experiential aquarium with over 800 species of exhibited marine life
A popular spot where you can see colorful tropical fish, seals, and sea lions. The backstage tour where you can experience the back of the aquarium and the Snake Eye Beach where you can touch creatures with bare feet are also very popular with children. Inside the aquarium, there is a display of a valuable coelacanth specimen that is rare worldwide.
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Spa Resort Hawaiians
A leisure facility boasting an area equivalent to six Tokyo Domes
This huge hot spring leisure facility uses abundant hot water from Iwaki Yumoto Onsen. You can enjoy a perpetual summer atmosphere all year round. In addition to a heated swimming pool, the facility also has a golf course and hotel. There are also Hawaiian shows and esthetic salons, making it a spot that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.
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Spa Resort Hawaiians
A leisure facility boasting an area equivalent to six Tokyo Domes
This huge hot spring leisure facility uses abundant hot water from Iwaki Yumoto Onsen. You can enjoy a perpetual summer atmosphere all year round. In addition to a heated swimming pool, the facility also has a golf course and hotel. There are also Hawaiian shows and esthetic salons, making it a spot that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.
03
Iwaki Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru
A museum exhibiting fossils from Iwaki City and around the world
Valuable fossils from around the world, including "Fukuiraptor suzukii" excavated in Iwaki City, are on display. Materials from the time when the Joban coalfield prospered are also preserved, and visitors can learn about coal mining life in the simulated mine tunnel.
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Iwaki Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru
A museum exhibiting fossils from Iwaki City and around the world
Valuable fossils from around the world, including "Fukuiraptor suzukii" excavated in Iwaki City, are on display. Materials from the time when the Joban coalfield prospered are also preserved, and visitors can learn about coal mining life in the simulated mine tunnel.
04
Matsukawa-ura
The only lagoon in Fukushima Prefecture selected as one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots
Matsukawa-ura is a lagoon with various small islands of different sizes scattered throughout, offering beautiful scenery. It is a scenic spot mentioned in the Manyoshu, Japan's oldest poetry anthology. Due to its beautiful scenery, it is crowded with many families on holidays. The location overlooking the Pacific Ocean is excellent!
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Matsukawa-ura
The only lagoon in Fukushima Prefecture selected as one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots
Matsukawa-ura is a lagoon with various small islands of different sizes scattered throughout, offering beautiful scenery. It is a scenic spot mentioned in the Manyoshu, Japan's oldest poetry anthology. Due to its beautiful scenery, it is crowded with many families on holidays. The location overlooking the Pacific Ocean is excellent!
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Hozo-ji Temple
A shrine said to have been built by the military commander Sakamoto Tamuramaro
Hozo-ji Temple is said to have been built by the military commander Sakamoto Tamuramaro, who prayed for the conquest of the Emishi people in this area. The temple grounds feature a city-designated natural monument, a maple tree and a large fir tree estimated to be 400 years old. The view of the temple's mountain gate is a must-see.
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Hozo-ji Temple
A shrine said to have been built by the military commander Sakamoto Tamuramaro
Hozo-ji Temple is said to have been built by the military commander Sakamoto Tamuramaro, who prayed for the conquest of the Emishi people in this area. The temple grounds feature a city-designated natural monument, a maple tree and a large fir tree estimated to be 400 years old. The view of the temple's mountain gate is a must-see.
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Iwaki Yumoto Onsen
An ancient hot spring counted as one of Japan's three oldest
Along with Arima Onsen and Dogo Onsen, this is one of Japan's three oldest hot springs. Its unique spring quality is a mixture of sulfur spring, sulfate spring, and chloride spring. It is also famous for its high-quality hot spring therapy using good-quality water at each inn. Why not heal your daily fatigue with famous hot springs and exquisite cuisine?
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Iwaki Yumoto Onsen
An ancient hot spring counted as one of Japan's three oldest
Along with Arima Onsen and Dogo Onsen, this is one of Japan's three oldest hot springs. Its unique spring quality is a mixture of sulfur spring, sulfate spring, and chloride spring. It is also famous for its high-quality hot spring therapy using good-quality water at each inn. Why not heal your daily fatigue with famous hot springs and exquisite cuisine?
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Seafood Bowl
A bowl dish made with fresh seafood caught in the Joban offshore area.
The Joban offshore area, where the cold and warm currents collide, is rich in plankton, resulting in high-quality seafood catches. The seafood bowl, made with plenty of seafood known as "Joban mono," is excellent in both taste and freshness. It is a must-try dish when visiting Iwaki.
Ankou Nabe
A famous local hot pot dish representing Iwaki.
A hot pot dish that uses every part of the anglerfish, including the meat, skin, and internal organs, simmered together with vegetables and mountain vegetables. The umami of the anglerfish and the sweetness of the vegetables are exquisitely matched. Anglerfish is also rich in collagen, making it a popular gourmet dish among women.
Mehikari
A superb fish certified as the fish of Iwaki city.
Mehikari, with its blue shining eyes, has been loved in Fukushima prefecture for a long time. Contrary to its appearance, the flesh is light and fluffy, and the good adherence of fat is its characteristic. Enjoy the taste of Mehikari in various dishes such as tempura, fried chicken, sashimi, and simmered dishes.
Sanma no Popo-yaki
A local cuisine of Iwaki, made by grilling minced sanma (Pacific saury).
A local cuisine of Iwaki, made by mixing minced sanma with miso, ginger, and other condiments, shaping it into a small, round patty, and grilling it. It doesn't have the characteristic fishy smell of sanma, so you can fully enjoy its flavor. It can be eaten like a hamburger, so it's very popular with children.
Jumbo Gourmet in Koma
Mega-sized gourmet dishes that are frequently featured in the media.
As part of Koma Town's revitalization efforts, around 10 local restaurants offer jumbo-sized gourmet dishes. These include shockingly large desserts like super-sized cream puffs and squid tempura over 30cm long. Enjoy these satisfying jumbo meals and leave feeling full and content!
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥6,483
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥41,381
Best Season
6~10 Month
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