Fukushima

City of Cuttlefish and Yokozuna

Roadside Station

Roadside Station [Yokozuna-no-Sato Fukushima]

Japanese flying squid and urufuka mochi, renowned for its largest production in the country, the new specialty black rice, and Blue Cave Cider are quintessential foods you should try.

Fukushima 143-1 Fukushima-cho, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-47-4072
Hours/9:00 - 17:00
Closed days/Sundays(Dec-Mar)
(the following day if it is a national holiday)
Bus stops nearby/1-minute walk
from Fukushima stop

Roadside Station

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Luggage Room/Coin Lockers

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Gourmet

Morisoba

Juwari soba made with 100% Sengen buckwheat flour.

Sengen Soba

Fukushima-cho Aza Sengen 283, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL 0139‐47‐2772
Hours/11:30-14:30
Closed days/Mon, Tue, Fri (*Closed between Jan and Mar)

Wolf Mochi

A confection of mochi, which expresses the strength of Sumo wrestlers, and soy powder that expresses the dirt from the Sumo ring.

Yokozuna Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji Memorial Museum

Fukushima-cho Aza Fukushima 190, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL 0139-47-4527
Hours/9:00 - 17:00 (Mar 1 - Nov 15)
Closed days/Nov 16 - Feb 28 (Closed during the winter)

Cuttlefish

The most popular is processed cuttlefish from southern Hokkaido. Other popular items include Konbu and other processed seafood products.

Roadside Station [Yokozuna-no-Sato Fukushima]

Fukushima-cho, Fukushima 143-1, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL 0139-47-4072
Hours/9:00-17:00
Closed days/Sundays(Dec-Mar)

Blue Cave Cider

“Iwabe Cruise” is an experiential sightseeing set in Iwabe Coast. This cider seasoned with salt was made inspired by the “Blue Cave,” one of the highlighted areas of this route. It is sold at places such as restaurants, retail stores, roadside rest areas, and hot spring facilities in Fukushima Town.

Activity

Yokozuna Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji Memorial Museum/Seikan Tunnel Museum

A complete record of the the Yokozuna's road to becoming famous in the Sumo world, including the trials and progress, is kept in the museum. The museum which exhibits the process in which the Seikan Tunnel was constructed and completed over a period of 20 years is also a must see.

Admission/
【Chiyonofuji Memorial Museum】Adults ¥500 Children ¥250
【Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum】Adults ¥400 Children ¥200
【Common Pass for Two Museums】
Adults ¥700 Children ¥350
Opens/9:00-17:00(3/18-11/30)
*Between early and mid August - It is possible to view the Kokonoe Room Summer Training Camp Practice

Iwabe Cruise

Tour the hidden site, “Iwabe Coast” in Southern Hokkaido, where untouched nature remains on a small glass boat with Iwabe Cruise. The guide will take you on a 75-minute cruise. The route is about 4 km one way from Iwabe Fishing Port to Tudurasawa. Basic course 75 minutes, adult 3,000 yen, children 1,500 yen Iwabe Cruise can be board by reservation only. Please inform us of the date, time, and the number of people boarding by phone or e-mail. If you wish to make a reservation to board by yourself, we will first check the reservation status of other customers and inform you of the date and time boarding is possible. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests or inquiries.

[Iwabe Cruise Reception]
Fukushima Town Iwabe Exchange Center
65-1 Iwabe, Fukushima-cho, Matsumae-gun, Hokkaido
mail: info@iwabecruise.com
tel: 0139-46-7822

Tourist Information

Yoshioka Hot Springs Yutoragi-kan

Yutoragi is derived from the words "yutori," meaning space or room, and "yasuragi," which means peace. There are 8 types of Kurhaus (spa houses) to choose from. The most popular bath here is the outdoor bath, surrounded by cedar and cypress trees.

Aza Yoshioka 303 Fukushima-cho, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-48-5955
Hours/10:30 - 21:30
Closed days/Mondays
(the following day if it is a national holiday)
Bus stops nearby /10-minute walk
from Yoshioka stop

Restroom

Daikyu Yoshida Store

Yoshida Store sells dried delicacies made from fresh seafood and other products. The most popular item is the atka mackerel dried and cured in rice bran, and smoked trout! Ten, the store's mascot cat is waiting to welcome guests.

Aza Mitake 8-9 Fukushima-cho, Matsumae-Gun, Hokkaido
TEL.0139-47-2108
Hours/8:00 - 18:00
Closed days/Irregular
Bus stops nearby /1-minute walk
from Seikan Tunnel Memorial Museum stop

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