Fukushima & Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Tour

2 days / 4 days 15 Oct, 2026 – 17 / 18 Oct, 2026

Start Date

15 Oct, 2026

End Date

17 / 18 Oct, 2026

Duration

2 days / 4 days

Price

750 / 900

Over a decade ago, on 11th March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake, or the Tōhoku Earthquake, shocked not only Japan but the entire world. The 9.1 magnitude earthquake then triggered a tsunami that reached 40.5 metres high and flooded 10 kilometres inland.

The tragedy, which reportedly killed close to 20,000 people, also saw the loss of control of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, plunging the world into its worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.

On your tour with YPT, you will travel through the coastal area of Fukushima and see not only the devastating damage done to the surrounding areas of the power plant, but also how entire communities were intensely impacted.

It is said that the implementation of evacuations, similar to those in Chernobyl, killed more people than the nuclear accident itself, and despite the area being deemed safe by the authorities, local residents remain wary of nuclear contamination.

The highlight, of course, is when we don our suits and get our Geiger counters ready for a tour of not just the power plant itself, but also a chance to see the reactors. This is something that cannot be organized independently and is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to plan with the few local agencies.

And if that were not enough, YPT gets involved in some serious Fukushima urbex as we explore abandoned bars, houses, and even a 7-11, all the while staying at the best hotel in the zone. This is not some stuffy tour with lots of people, but a much more chilled and adventurous western-oriented one.

This tour is capped at 16 people max, with the option to split into two groups if needed. The tour can start overnight with us in Tokyo, where we sample the nightlife of Akasaka, on the morning of departure, or even in Fukushima itself.

We are also always exploring adding more tours over the year, so if you want to see the real Fukushima, then get in touch.

Tour Highlight

Visit inside Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
Explore the eerie deserted ghost towns of Fukushima
Experience the nightlife of Tokyo with YPT

Included

Accommodation on a twin-share basis in Tokyo
Single room in Fukushima
Breakfasts
All transport to complete the itinerary
Entrance fees
YPT & English-speaking local guides

Excluded

International flights
Single supplement
Lunches, dinners & drinks
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips for local guides & driver

Group	Start date	End date	Duration	Price	Single Supplement
Group A	15 Oct, 2026	18 Oct, 2026	4 days	900	225
Group B	16 Oct, 2026	17 Oct, 2026	2 days	750	75

Print Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Thursday 15th October – Tokyo

Arrive at your own leisure into Tokyo. The capital and largest city of Japan is well connected with many European and Asian countries. Self-transfer to Via Inn Prime Akasaka Hotel.
Pre-tour meeting will be held at the lobby of our hotel at 6:00pm to discuss the tour itinerary and to meet your fellow travellers and YPT guide.
We’ll head out for dinner taking in the mega city, famous for being one of the most populated in the world.
For those inclined, we’ll head out for drinks. We recommend trying Asahi beer, umeshu or sake.
Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Friday 16th October – Tokyo – Fukushima

Morning

Early morning start with breakfast before we head to Tokyo Station.
Group B members: meet at the Marunouchi North Exit of Tokyo Station at 7:30am. People connecting from our Osaka World’s Fair and Japan tour will also join us at this point.
Board the train on the Joban line and begin our 3 hour journey to Fukushima prefecture. Bring some refreshments and snacks or buy them on the train.
Arrival to Futaba station at the coastal area of Fukushima, one the heaviest hit areas from the tsunami. Despite some areas having restrictions lifted, local residents remain wary of the nuclear contamination. You’ll have the opportunity to first explore the former port, an eerie site.
Visit Ukedo Elementary School – moments before the tsunami hit, all 82 students and staff safely evacuated to the nearby mountain. What remains of their school is for you to explore.

Afternoon

Lunchbox at Futaba Business Incubation and Community Center.
Visit the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum. The museum is unique in that it exhibits many materials related to the nuclear accident, such as the situation at the power plant immediately after the accident, the long-term and widespread evacuation of residents, and the impact of radiation on the lives of residents of the prefecture.
Presentation on how J Village functioned during the Great East Japan Earthquake.
After a hard hitting and busy day, we’ll head to our hotel to relax and freshen up.
Dinner at a local restaurant followed by a few refreshing drinks.
Overnight in Fukushima

Saturday 17th October – Fukushima – Tokyo

Morning

Breakfast at the hotel before we check out.
See the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The disabled nuclear power plant suffered damaged beyond repair and the working reactors were not restarted after the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Here you’ll get to explore the site with your knowledgeable guide

Afternoon

Lunch & Shopping in the Roadside Station Namie. Better prepare for some Anime figures crossing your way while picking out delightful Japanese meals!
After lunch we explore the coastal towns of Namie and Futaba. Despite restrictions being lifted and major reconstructions efforts, these towns still remain mostly deserted.
Futaba has historical records of a tsunami caused by an earthquake in 1611. Since 2022, the town has seen residents slowly returning. We’ll continue to Namie. Despite a major clean up, the western parts of the town remains restricted.
We’ll begin our return train journey back to Tokyo at 3:30pm and arrive at Tokyo Station at 7:00pm.
Group B members: tour concludes – YPT is able to arrange post-tour accommodation or advice for outgoing flights.
Remaining group members will head to our centrally located hotel to check in and freshen up.
As it’s our final night, we’ll head for dinner and drinks taking in the nightlife of Tokyo.
Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Sunday 18th October – Tokyo