Learn Fukushima Interim Storage Facility Restricted Zone Tour

From Decontaminated Soil to the Future of Fukushima’s Environment Fourteen years have passed since the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. While environmental restoration has been steadily progressing, a large volume of soil generated through decontamination efforts is currently being stored at Interim Storage Facilities within Fukushima Prefecture. Under Japanese law, this soil is required to be finally disposed of outside Fukushima Prefecture by 2045. The Ministry of the Environment is therefore working to foster public understanding of the current state of environmental restoration in Fukushima, future initiatives, and the necessity and safety of efforts toward final disposal outside the prefecture. We believe this provides a highly meaningful opportunity for learning and reflection for those who will play a leading role in shaping the next generation of society.

1. 1

   Fukushima

   10 min

   Please meet your guide at the gate of Fukushima station and take a car.

2. 2

   The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum

   3 hours

   The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum is a museum in Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture, dedicated to preserving the memory of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami, and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident. What visitors can learn The events of March 11, 2011, when a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan. How the resulting tsunami devastated coastal communities. The impact of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The evacuation of local residents and the challenges they faced afterward. Recovery, reconstruction, and lessons for future disaster preparedness.

3. 3

   Interim Storage Facility Information Center

   2 hours

   The Interim Storage Facility Information Center is a visitor and educational center located in Okuma, near the areas affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster. Its purpose is to provide information about Japan's Interim Storage Facility (ISF), where soil and waste contaminated by radioactive materials from the Fukushima accident are temporarily stored after decontamination work. What visitors can learn The impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident. The decontamination efforts carried out across Fukushima. How contaminated soil and waste are collected, transported, and stored. The role and structure of the Interim Storage Facility. Future plans for transporting the stored materials outside Fukushima Prefecture for final disposal.

4. 4

   Fukushima

   30 min

   End of the tour at Fukushima station

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons
• The order might change depending and the selection of sights could also be modified.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.