Recommended Sightseeing Course in Iwaki Area

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SHIOYAZAKI LIGHTHOUSE/HIBARI MONUMENT: While trying to recover from severe illness, the late Misora Hibari recorded the famous song, “Midaregami” the theme of which is connected to this historic lighthouse. A monument stone to Hibari contains a built-in sensor in front which signals the presence of a visitor, and makes this song flow from a speaker. There is also her “Kanashiki Kuchibue”, (The Unhappy Whistler), at a statue of the eternal Hibari.

Time needed: 1 hr.

5 min by car

IWAKI MARINE TOWER: On a hill 106 meters above sea level, Marine Tower rises 59.9 meters, affording an inhalation of fresh sea breeze and a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the Pacific and surrounding area from the Sky Step observation room.

Time needed: 1 hr.

5 min by car

IWAKI LA LA MEW (Food and souvenirs): There is much to see and enjoy in the large hall of this big attraction. Fishmongers are hawking the fresh catches sold at auction which one can relish at the same site in a choice of restaurants. This is the terminal for the cruise ships. Onahama Port always has fresh attractions for your enjoyment.

Time needed: 2 hours

5 min on foot

AQUAMARINE FUKUSHIMA: Fukushima has a marvelous aquarium based on the theme of two ocean currents meeting, giving visitors a rare look at and understanding of the Pacific from many perspectives.

Time needed: 2 hours

NAKOSO BEACHES: People come from other areas as well as Fukushima to enjoy swimming and sunbathing at the prefecture’s largest beach. Not so far from the station are other tourist facilities and attractions like Nakoso-Seki–Ato.

30 min by car

SPA RESORT HAWAIIANS (Overnight stay): With an area six times the size of Tokyo Dome and with a constant temperature of 28 degrees year round, the resort offers five theme parks in which to enjoy the water of this hot spring. There are attractions like the hula museum, and also the “Edojowa Yoichi” which the Guinness Book of Records attests to be the largest outdoor bath in the world.