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Where is Fukushima, Japan?

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Fukushima is a city in northeastern Japan, located in Fukushima Prefecture in the Tohoku region on the island of Honshu. It lies north of Koriyama and south of Sendai, with Yamagata situated to the northwest across the Ou Mountains.

Location Map of Fukushima, Japan

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Where is Fukushima Located?

Fukushima is a city in northeastern Japan, located in Fukushima Prefecture in the Tohoku region on the island of Honshu. It lies north of Koriyama and south of Sendai, with Yamagata situated to the northwest across the Ou Mountains.

The city covers an area of 767.72 sq km (296.42 sq mi) and had a population of approximately 290,000 as of the 2020 census.

Fukushima is known for its surrounding mountains and hot springs, with attractions such as Hanamiyama Park, Iizaka Onsen, Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium, Shinobu Mountain, Azuma General Athletic Park, and nearby Mount Azuma.

Fukushima, Japan Facts

CategoryDetails
City NameFukushima
CountryJapan
PrefectureFukushima Prefecture
RegionT艒hoku (Northeastern Japan)
EstablishedApril 1, 1907
PopulationApprox. 280,000 (latest estimate)
Total Area767.72 sq km (296.42 sq mi)
Population DensityAbout 360 people per sq km
Coordinates37.7608掳 N, 140.4747掳 E
Time ZoneJapan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9)
Postal Codes960-xxxx
Area Code+81 24
Major WaterwaysAbukuma River, Arakawa River
TransportationJR T艒hoku Shinkansen (Fukushima Station), JR lines, road networks
Famous ForHot springs (onsen), fruit orchards, and scenic mountains
Top AttractionsIizaka Onsen, Takayu Onsen, Mount Shinobu, Hanamiyama Park
Official Websitehttps://www.city.fukushima.fukushima.jp

Distance from Fukushima to Major Cities in Japan

  • Fukushima to Sendai 鈥 80 km (50 miles)
  • Fukushima to Tokyo 鈥 260 km (162 miles)
  • Fukushima to Yokohama 鈥 280 km (174 miles)
  • Fukushima to Saitama 鈥 240 km (149 miles)
  • Fukushima to Chiba 鈥 300 km (186 miles)
  • Fukushima to Niigata 鈥 220 km (137 miles)
  • Fukushima to Nagano 鈥 300 km (186 miles)
  • Fukushima to Kanazawa 鈥 420 km (261 miles)
  • Fukushima to Shizuoka 鈥 350 km (217 miles)
  • Fukushima to Nagoya 鈥 500 km (311 miles)
  • Fukushima to Kyoto 鈥 620 km (385 miles)
  • Fukushima to Osaka 鈥 650 km (404 miles)
  • Fukushima to Kobe 鈥 670 km (416 miles)
  • Fukushima to Hiroshima 鈥 950 km (590 miles)
  • Fukushima to Fukuoka 鈥 1,300 km (808 miles)
  • Fukushima to Sapporo 鈥 900 km (559 miles)
  • Fukushima to Aomori 鈥 300 km (186 miles)
  • Fukushima to Akita 鈥 280 km (174 miles)
  • Fukushima to Morioka 鈥 200 km (124 miles)
  • Fukushima to Yamagata 鈥 90 km (56 miles)