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Sukagawa須賀川
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Sukagawa; good as a day‑trip from Koriyama or a quick stop on the Tohoku line.
Sukagawa is a small city on the Tohoku Main Line with a large peony garden and a November torch festival. Train access is easy, and most sights fit into a half‑day; add an extra few hours if you visit the festival in November.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- May (peonies) and early November (torch festival)
- avoid Winter snow may limit outdoor access (check local forecasts)
- Airport
- FKS
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sukagawa110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sukagawa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay aware of winter snow hazards and keep an eye on train last‑run times.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFKS Fukushima Airport (Domestic flights to Osaka, Sapporo, Okinawa; occasional international to Seoul, Shanghai).
- Getting aroundTrain on the Tohoku Main Line is the main link; local buses and free festival shuttles run from the station to Midorigaoka Park.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketPeony garden entry¥500–800 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel double room, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FKS Fukushima Airport (Domestic flights to Osaka, Sapporo, Okinawa; occasional international to Seoul, Shanghai)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
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6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Best*
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Sukagawa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Train on the Tohoku Main Line is the main link; local buses and free festival shuttles run from the station to Midorigaoka Park.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Koriyama
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
JR Tohoku Line, about 15 min from Sukagawa Station
Larger station with more shops and dining options.
Shirakawa
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
JR Tohoku Line south, about 30 min
Historic castle town, good for a half‑day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre hotels
Several business hotels near Sukagawa Station; suitable for one night if arriving late.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥7,000–12,000 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business hotel single room1 × 1 night × ¥9,000 | ¥9,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥9,000 | ¥9,000 |
| JR local ticket Sukagawa–Koriyama round trip1 × ¥800 | ¥800 |
| Festival free bus1 × ¥0 | ¥0 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,880 |
| Trip total≈ ¥20,680 per person per day, bed included | ¥20,680≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Peony garden entry | ¥500–800 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Local train ticket | ¥400–800 (≈ US$3–6) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last local trains may depart before midnight; check the timetable for return trips.
- Festival buses are free but can be crowded; arrive early.
- Snow in winter can disrupt road travel; verify conditions if driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Sendai (check address); other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sukagawa → Koriyama (JR): about ¥800 (≈ US$6), 15 min (check)
- Sukagawa → Shirakawa (JR): about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- 祭りへの無料バス — Free bus to festival (matsuri e no muryō basu)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sukagawa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May (peonies) and early November (torch festival) · avoid Winter snow may limit outdoor access (check local forecasts) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Sukagawa for festival attendees (Nov) to catch evening torch ceremony.
- Provide a pocket guide for train schedules and free bus routes to Midorigaoka Park.
Sources
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