{"id":92064,"date":"2022-02-25T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=92064"},"modified":"2022-02-24T16:54:54","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T07:54:54","slug":"cycling-in-japan-fukushima-prefecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/cycling-in-japan-fukushima-prefecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in Japan: Discover Fukushima Prefecture by Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine riding a bike to explore natural locations with varied vegetation and wildlife. Get to enjoy incredible routes between mountains, lakes, and rivers. Learn about a new culture and its traditions. If this idea thrills you, why don’t you try cycling in Japan<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan is a country where you can enjoy a wild and diverse nature in all its prefectures. This time, we would like to introduce you to Fukushima Prefecture<\/strong><\/a>, located in the Tohoku area. There, you can go through magnificent cycling routes, most of which are unknown to the westerners, while you discover authentic Japanese rural scenery. If you are looking for your next cycling adventure, remember these three places: Iwaki City<\/a>, Jododaira plateau<\/a>, and Lake Hibara <\/a>in Urabandai.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Doing a coastal route through Iwaki.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The impressive landscape of Jodoaira.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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You can also visit villages near the Urabandai area and have a cultural experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cycling Route at Iwaki’s Seven Beaches <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Iwaki is a coastal city located in Fukushima Prefecture. Along its coastline, there is a 53 km-long cycling route named Iwaki Nanahama Kaido<\/strong> (\u3044\u308f\u304d\u4e03\u6d5c\u6d77\u9053), which can be translated as \u201cthe path of the seven beaches of Iwaki.\u201d This route is well-maintained and it is perfect for beginners or intermediate cyclists<\/strong>. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy a lovely bike stroll at the very beachfront with touches of Japanese culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The seven beaches road of Iwaki is 53 km long.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you start this route on the north area of Hisanohama<\/strong> (\u4e45\u30ce\u6d5c), you will see a red torii<\/em> rising from the water of the beach, a spectacular and mystic view. Continuing your way towards the south, you will find the Iwaki Lalamew<\/strong> (\u3089\u3089\u307f\u3085\u3046), where you can eat local food like fish and other seafood. You can also try the robatayaki<\/em>, charcoal-grilled seafood. Just 15 minutes away on foot is the Aquamarine Fukushima<\/strong>, one of the largest and most interactive sea museums in the Tohoku area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Iwaki city, you will find many other interesting places to visit. The 860-year-old Shiramizu Amidado garden<\/strong> is a perfect spot to soak in Japanese history and enjoy seasonal flowers. If you prefer to relax, visit the Iwaki-Yumoto Hot Spring<\/strong> (\u3044\u308f\u304d\u6e6f\u672c\u6e29\u6cc9), a perfect place to end your cycling tour. Your cycling will have a happy and relaxing ending! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to get to Iwaki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are different routes to get to<\/strong> Iwaki from Tokyo<\/strong>, but the best option is traveling by the JR Hitachi and Tokiwa<\/a> train. You can take it from Shinagawa Station, Tokyo Station, and Ueno Station. This trip costs 6,290 yens (but it is covered by the Japan Rail Pass<\/a>), and it takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n