Fukushima: Getting there and around

Fukushima and Tokyo are connected by frequent Yamabiko and Tsubasa trains along the JR Tohoku Shinkansen. The one way trip takes around 90 minutes and costs about 9000 yen. There are departures every 10-30 minutes. The entire journey is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR East Tohoku Area Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Pass.

Alternatively, the journey by local trains takes about five hours and requires 3-4 transfers along the way. The regular fare is 4840 yen; however, with a Seishun 18 Kippu you could do the trip for as little as 2410 yen.

Multiple bus companies operate daytime and overnight highway buses between Tokyo (Tokyo Station and Shinjuku Station) and Fukushima Station. The one way trip takes around five hours and costs between around 3000 and 6000 yen depending on the company and date of travel. Online reservations can be made through Willer and Japan Bus Online.