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The Britain you can visit without a passport,
just 2.5 hours from central Tokyo.

photo:British Hills

British Hills

Address 1-8 Shibakusa, Tarao, Tenei, Iwase, Fukushima, JAPAN 962-0622
TEL/FAX TEL: +81-248-85-1313 /
FAX: +81-248-85-1300
Free dial 0120-131-386 
(9:30-18:00)

By Train

By train:Tokyo Station→Tohoku Shinkansen Approx. 80 minutes→Shin-Shirakawa Station→Shuttle Bus Approx. 40 minutes→British Hills

Tokyo Station

Tohoku Shinkansen
Approx. 80 minutes

Shin-Shirakawa Station

Shuttle Bus
Approx. 40 minutes

British Hills

photo:Shuttle Bus

Shuttle Bus

Shuttle bus use is by reservation only. Please contact us via the free dial number below to reserve a seat.

*Please reserve by 5pm the day before.

Taxi Information

Area
(one way)
Leaves from Time needed Taxi type Max. no. of people Price Notes
British Hills -
Shin-Shirakawa Station
Manor House courtyard /
JR Shin-Shirakawa Station Highland Exit (West Exit)
Approx. 40 minutes Standard car 4 Approx.
¥8,000
None
Jumbo taxi 9 Approx.
¥12,000
Limited vehicles available

*Price may vary dependent on weather, traffic conditions and other factors.

*Payment should be made in cash directly to the taxi driver.

*Rides between 10pm and 5pm will incur an additional fee.

By Car

By Car:From Hakozaki IC (towards Tokyo)→Shuto Expressway - Tohoku Expressway Approx. 160 minutes→Shirakawa IC→Local roads Approx. 40 minutes→British Hills

From Hakozaki IC (towards Tokyo)

Shuto Expressway - Tohoku Expressway
Approx. 160 minutes

Shirakawa IC

Local roads
Approx. 40 minutes

British Hills

  • From Aizuwakamatsu & Niigata (approx. 60 mins)
    From the Banetsu Expressway Aizuwakamatsu exit, take National Route 118 towards Shimogo & Hatoriko
  • From Koriyama & Sukagawa (approx. 60 mins)
    From the Tohoku Expressway Sukagawa exit, take National Route 118 towards Shimogo & Hatoriko
  • From Koriyama & Sukagawa (approx. 40 mins)
    From the Tohoku Expressway Shirakawa exit, take National Route 4 then Prefectural Route 37 (Shirakawa Hatori Line) towards Hatoriko

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Caution

The times noted above are for spring to autumn.
During winter (snow expected from late November to early April), each route can take 20-30 minutes longer.
When visiting in winter, ensure to come by four-wheel-drive fitted with studless winter tyres. Chains may also be necessary.

By Aeroplane

By Aeroplane:New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)/ Itami Airport (Osaka)→Approx. 80 mins→Fukushima Airport→Car Approx. 70 mins→British Hills

New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)

Approx. 80 mins

Fukushima Airport

Car
Approx. 70 mins

British Hills

Itami Airport (Osaka)

Approx. 80 mins

Fukushima Airport

Car
Approx. 70 mins

British Hills

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Shared Taxi Information

"Shared taxis (reservation required)" are available from Fukushima Airport for a special fare. Please check the link for fare prices and contact the number below for reservations and more information.

*Please book at least one day in advance.

Sightseeing

There are sightseeing spots where you can enjoy nature approximately 20 minutes' drive away.
You can also visit the Aizu & Bandai regions and Shirakawa & Sukagawa area which are about 1 hour away by car.
Please enjoy a relaxing holiday surrounded by beautiful nature.

  • photo:Shirakawa Meadow Golf Club

    Shirakawa Meadow Golf Club

    Approximately 5 minutes by car

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  • photo:Angel Forest Shirakawakogen

    Angel Forest Shirakawakogen

    Approximately 15 minutes by car

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  • photo:Lake Hatoriko

    Lake Hatoriko

    Approximately 5 minutes by car

  • photo:Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort

    Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort

    Approximately 20 minutes by car

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  • photo:To-no-hetsuri Crags

    To-no-hetsuri Crags

    Approximately 40 minutes by car

  • photo:Ouchi-juku

    Ouchi-juku

    Approximately 45 minutes by car

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  • photo:Lake Inawashiro

    Lake Inawashiro

    Approximately 50 minutes by car

  • photo:Tsurugajo Castle

    Tsurugajo Castle

    Approximately 60 minutes by car

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  • photo:Komine Castle

    Komine Castle

    Approximately 40 minutes by car

  • photo:Nanko Park

    Nanko Park

    Approximately 50 minutes by car

  • photo:Sukagawa Botan-en Peony Garden

    Sukagawa Botan-en Peony Garden

    Approximately 60 minutes by car

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