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Fukushima Exclusion Zone · Disaster Dark Tourism

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Fukushima Exclusion Zone · Disaster Dark Tourism

The Fukushima Exclusion Zone is a nuclear disaster site from the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident. Tours include bus rides through the restricted zone, visits to abandoned towns, and an educational disaster center focused on the impact and recovery from the nuclear disaster. It offers a deeply informative experience regarding nuclear safety and disaster preparedness.

Destination Overview

The Fukushima Exclusion Zone is a nuclear disaster site from the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident. Tours include bus rides through the restricted zone, visits to abandoned towns, and an educational disaster center focused on the impact and recovery from the nuclear disaster. It offers a deeply informative experience regarding nuclear safety and disaster preparedness.

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Best season
Year-round
Difficulty
7
Region
Japan, Fukushima Prefecture

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Two people wearing gas masks in a decaying building, illustrating post-apocalyptic survival.

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Sleek white kitchen interior with modern appliances and marble backsplash.

Photo by Max Vakhtbovycn

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A road curves along the shoreline.

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Spacious and contemporary apartment interior featuring elegant furniture and a sleek design aesthetic.

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