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The Britain you can visit without a passport,
just 2.5 hours from central Tokyo.
Address | 1-8 Shibakusa, Tarao, Tenei, Iwase, Fukushima, JAPAN 962-0622 |
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TEL/FAX | TEL: +81-248-85-1313 / FAX: +81-248-85-1300 |
Free dial | 0120-131-386 (9:30-18:00) |
By Train
Tokyo Station
Tohoku Shinkansen
Approx. 80 minutes
Shin-Shirakawa Station
Shuttle Bus
Approx. 40 minutes
Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus use is by reservation only. Please contact us via the free dial number below to reserve a seat.
0120-131-386
(9:30 - 18:00)
*Please reserve by 5pm the day before.
Taxi Information
Area (one way) |
Leaves from | Time needed | Taxi type | Max. no. of people | Price | Notes |
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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
From Hakozaki IC (towards Tokyo)
Shuto Expressway - Tohoku Expressway
Approx. 160 minutes
Shirakawa IC
Local roads
Approx. 40 minutes
- 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
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
New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)
Approx. 80 mins
Fukushima Airport
Car
Approx. 70 mins
Itami Airport (Osaka)
Approx. 80 mins
Fukushima Airport
Car
Approx. 70 mins
Flights to Fukushima Airport from New Chitose Airport/Itami Airport
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.
Fukushima Airport Taxi Conference
0248-72-9009
(Fukushima Airport Taxi Conference)
*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.
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Lake Hatoriko
Approximately 5 minutes by car
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To-no-hetsuri Crags
Approximately 40 minutes by car
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Lake Inawashiro
Approximately 50 minutes by car
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Komine Castle
Approximately 40 minutes by car
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Nanko Park
Approximately 50 minutes by car