This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:20 Meet at Iwaki Station
- 10:20-40 Guide while getting off at several places such as the Futaba Station shopping district
- 10:45-11:50 Visit the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum
- 12:00-12:40 Visit Ukedo Elementary School
- 13:00-13:30 Pass by the fishing port and Odaka Mountain to Michi-no-Eki Namie. Tour and lunch.
- 14:00-16:10 Participate in the interim storage facility tour course at the Interim Storage Information Center.
- 17:20 Assist with ticket gates at Iwaki Station and finish.
Title: What Is a Private Tour to Fukushima Daiichi and the Interim Storage Facility Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests' primary goal was to see the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, so I recommended and reserved a tour of the interim storage facility. At the memorial museum, the guests watched a video showing the state of the nuclear plant during the decommissioning work. At the former Ukedo Elementary School, the guests remarked that the children from that time must be adults now, so I explained that some of them have since taken up jobs related to reconstruction. At the interim storage facility, one can learn not only about decontamination waste but also about the tsunami damage. The guests viewed everything with great interest. Thanks to the fine weather, they were also able to see the power plant, which was their main goal, very clearly, and they were delighted. They were quite impressed by the experimental facility for reusing decontaminated soil. In order to make time for this tour route, there was not much time for lunch or shopping, but the return trip went unexpectedly smoothly, and we made it in time for an express train one departure earlier than planned. As for the driver, not to mention the excellent hospitality, the driving skills were outstanding.
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Hello, I am Yoko Nemo, happy to be your guide. Fukushima/Tohoku area is full of beautiful nature and traditional culture. There are many unknown charms. Get away from the crowded tourist areas to enjoy the relaxing local atmosphere!
I also can take you to the coastal area of Fukushima. There are several memorial museums related to the Great East Japan Earthquake and nuclear power plant accident. You will see how people are working hard for the revitalization of the area.
I love traveling both inside and outside of Japan. So I also look forward to hearing about your hometown. Thank you!
May 19, 2026
Jessica_H
Viator review: Aizu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
A calm & educational day
We had a very pleasant time touring…
May 19, 2026
Jessica_H
Viator review: Aizu 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
A calm & educational day
We had a very pleasant time touring the Old Samurai Residences and Tsuruga jo Castle with Yoko, she really elevated the experience with her knowledge about the history.
A tip for future tourists, be sure to check your spam folder for email correspondence from your tour guide after booking, I didn’t know they were trying to reach out to me and almost had the tour canceled for not responding.
Mar 23, 2026
Steven_M
Viator review: Fukushima Hope Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Iwaki
Incredible experience with a great team. I could not…
Mar 23, 2026
Steven_M
Viator review: Fukushima Hope Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle from Iwaki
Incredible experience with a great team. I could not recommend more highly. 10/10!
This was a remarkable experience. Yoko was extremely knowledgeable and kind and was a great communicator. We had close access to observe Daiichi and the remediation and recovery efforts underway, following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear accident. It was an opportunity to learn and experience the impact first hand. I could not recommend this experience more highly and I have visited Chernobyl previously. 10/10!
Sep 3, 2024
Ricarda_S
Great half day tour!
Viator review: Ouchijuku 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
This tour was amazing thanks to Yoko!!…
Sep 3, 2024
Ricarda_S
Great half day tour!
Viator review: Ouchijuku 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
This tour was amazing thanks to Yoko!! We had a lot of fun traveling to Ochijuku with her by train starting in Aizu, talking about the area and history of Fukushima on the way and discovering the small town’s shops and homes in the end. Highly recommend, we will come back to do other tours with her 🙂