Iizaka Line (Fukushima Kotsu)

The Iizaka Line is a private line run by Fukushima Kotsu that connects Fukushima Station to Iizaka Onsen. Trains run roughly every 30 minutes between 6:12 am and 10:50 pm. You can’t use a JR PASS on the Iizaka Line, but there are a range of 1 or 2 day passes available.

1-Day ‘Free’ Ticket   800 yen
・Includes a 1-Day Pass for the Iizaka Line for 1 Adult, 1 Child (Primary School), and 2 Infants (Pre-School).
・Also includes an onsen coupon.
・Available from the Fukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line Ticket Office at Fukushima Station.

Regular Fare (One Way)

Adult (13+)   370 yen
Child (6-12)   190 yen
・Fukushima Station to Iizaka Onsen Station.
・Available from the Fukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line Ticket Office at Fukushima Station.

Fukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line (Japanese): https://ii-den.jp/

Abukuma Express Line (Abukuma Express Ltd.)

The Abukuma Express Line (or Abukuma Kyuko) is a private line that runs from Fukushima Station to Tsukinoki in Miyagi Prefecture. You can’t use a JR PASS on the Abukuma Express Line, but during spring (April 1 – May 5, 2022) there is a special 1-day pass that gives access to popular cherry blossom spots.

Sakura Meguri Tickets

Adult (13+)   1,000 yen
Child (6-12)   500 yen
・Dates: April 1 – May 5, 2022
・Available from the following stations: Fukushima, Hobara, Yanagawa, Marumori, Kakuda.

Regular Fare (One Way)

Adult (13+)   970 yen
Child (6-12)   490 yen
・From Fukushima Station to Tsukinoki Station.
・Available from Abukuma Express Ticket Office at Fukushima Station.

More info (Japanese):http://www.abukyu.co.jp/about/img/pdf/sakura_chirashi_02.pdf

Abukuma Express Ltd. (Japanese):http://www.abukyu.co.jp/

Local JR Trains

The Tohoku Main Line runs through central Fukushima to Toyko and Sendai. It’s the perfect way to discover the Japanese country-side, or for travelers on a budget.

The Ou Line runs along western Tohoku departing from Fukushima Station to Yonezawa, Yamagata, Akita, and Aomori.

You can use the JR East Pass or Japan Rail Pass on local JR lines.