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Fukushima Hope Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Iwaki

8 hours

Easy

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. All tour sales go to donations for the affected areas.

The radiation level of places you will visit on this tour does not exceed 0.05 mSv per hour. Please note that You are not allowed to enter the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
What's included?

    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
    Private vehicle
    Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'

    Donation fee: tour sales go to donation for the the disaster-affected areas

    Exclusions

      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.'

      Please note
      • Infant seats available
      • Animals or pets allowed
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No public transportation nearby
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • The travel time is already included in the tour duration.
      • You are not allowed to enter the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
      • The radiation level of places you will visit on this tour does not exceed 0.05 mSv per hour.
      • This tour departs from Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture. A driver and a guide pick you up at your hotel or your preferred place near Iwaki station.
      • If the tour is extended on the day, please pay the extension fee directly to your driver (Van 9980 JPY, minivan 9740 JPY, regular car 6620 JPY per hour).  
      • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
      • 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.
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