Access & Orientation

Fukushima is easily accessible from most major transport hubs within Japan. At just 90 minutes from Tokyo, most travelers will find it’s a direct ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train) to reach the central Fukushima City region. Regardless of your budget or preferred mode of transport, a wealth of options exist to get you here.

If intending to travel by bullet train (Shinkansen), it is recommended that seats are booked in advance. The JR Tohoku Shinkansen is known for its flagship high-speed Hayabusa bullet train, with its distinctive green/silver design with pink stripe, with the Tokyo-Fukushima route served by several Shinkansen classes.

Access from key areas

If you'd like to find out more about accessing Fukushima from different parts of Japan (including its international airports), please visit our Fukushima access guide on Fukushima Travel.

Getting around Fukushima

Fukushima Prefecture is well covered by its network of train lines, both JR and private, making getting around simple and efficient.

Reference the train network coverage at a glance with the following map, or learn more about getting around Fukushima on the official tourism website.