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Tomioka富岡
Half a day: see the TEPCO Decommissioning Archive Center and Hayama Shrine, then move on. Not a base.
Tomioka is a small coastal town in Fukushima Prefecture, known for its proximity to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Most visitors come for the TEPCO Decommissioning Archive Center, which documents the 2011 disaster and its aftermath. The town has a shrine and a couple of hotels, but little else for tourists. Plan a few hours, not an overnight stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airports
- FKS · SDJ
- Nights
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tomioka110 ▾
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 Tomioka, 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
- SafetySafe for short visits.
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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 (About 1 h by taxi or bus + train; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundWalk or taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeecheck¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soupcheck¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to Hojinkan Hotel¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
- Budget bedDouble room at Tomioka Hotel, a night, per room¥10,000 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedDouble room at Tomioka Hotel, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedDouble room at Tomioka Hotel, a night, per room¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥3,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · 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 (About 1 h by taxi or bus + train; limited flights.) · SDJ Sendai Airport (About 1.5 h by train via Sendai.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tomioka: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 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
Walk or taxi. The town is small; the Archive Center is a 15-min walk from the station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
JR Joban Line local train, about 30 min
Aquamarine Fukushima aquarium and Iwaki Castle.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
JR Joban Line to Koriyama, then JR Ban'etsu West Line, about 2 h
Samurai history and Tsuruga Castle.
Sendai
goDoor to door: About 2 h
JR Joban Line limited express, about 1.5 h
A full day for Sendai's sights.
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.
Near JR Tomioka Station
Tomioka Hotel is 1 min walk; Hojinkan Hotel is a 10-min taxi ride.
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
- ¥3,000–5,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥5,000–10,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥10,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Single room at Tomioka Hotel1 × 1 night × ¥10,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥7,000 | ¥7,000 |
| JR Joban Line from Iwaki to Tomioka, one way1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,750 |
| Trip total≈ ¥19,250 per person per day, bed included | ¥19,250≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffeecheck | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Noodle soupcheck | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Taxi from station to Hojinkan Hotel | ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Archive Center may have limited hours: check the official site before visiting.
- No restaurants or shops are guaranteed open; bring snacks or eat before arriving.
- Radiation levels in the town are safe for short visits, but follow local guidance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Tomioka富岡
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Sendai; most other countries: embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JR Tomioka → Iwaki, local: about ¥500 (≈ US$4), 30 min (check)
- Taxi station → Hojinkan Hotel: ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- 資料館はどこですか？ — Where is the Archive Center? (shiryōkan wa doko desu ka)
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 Tomioka. 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: Apr–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the Archive Center and Hayama Shrine.
- Eat pages with last orders; currently no restaurants confirmed.
Sources
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