Iwaki Lalamew

Iwaki Lalamew

At Iwaki's Tourism and Products Center, visitors can purchase products and specialties from Iwaki as well as enjoy eating local produce. The Tourism and Products Center also introduces visitors to Iwaki City's local history and culture.

The Lalamew complex includes 7 fish shops, 15 gift shops, and 12 eating and drinking establishments. The fish shops have the feel of an open-air market, and visitors can bargain for seafood direct from the port.

Please enjoy dining in the establishments that present to you an abundance of seasonal seafood.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttp://www.lalamew.jp/en/
Contact

Iwaki City Tourism & Products Center

(+81) 246-92-3701

Best SeasonAll Year
Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Depends on season)

Please see the website for information on days closed

Parking430 cars. Disabled parking available.
Entrance FeeFree
Accommodation details

Pets: Not allowed

Related infoWheelchair rental available.
Access Details
Access50 Tatsumi-Cho, Onahama, Iwaki City, Fukushima Pref. 971-8101
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Getting there

By Car: 20 min from Yumoto I.C., and 25 min from Nakoso I.C. on the Joban Expressway

By Train: 15 min bus ride from Yumoto Station (JR Joban Line)

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    Get the entire family on board for a fun one-day road trip!  Although this itinerary can be followed any time of the year, only if you do it sometime in early April you’ll get to enjoy the spectacular sight of the cherry blossoms against the pristine blue sea at Misaki Park.  Misaki Park, which you’ll visit in the morning, has a long slide and a playground area, as well as wide green hills for children to run and play. From there, it’s time for lunch at Iwaki Lalamew. This shopping complex has a food court where you can indulge in local seafood. There are play areas for children of different ages. Everyone in the family will find something to look forward to! The last stop will be Aquamarine Fukushima, a research aquarium where the little ones will get to meet their favorite marine animals. Apart from being a fun visit, they’ll definitely learn a lot!  Aquamarine Fukushima hosts many fun events. Be sure to check their website before your visit if you’d be interested in participating! The three locations are easily accessible by car and have parking areas available.

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