Fukushima Hope Tour med licenseret guide og køretøj fra Iwaki

Seeing and learning about these places would have been enough but learning from those who actually grew up there and personally experienced their history was so much more impactful. Our guide, Miki, and our driver, Mr. Otomo (sp?), could not have been more genuinely welcoming, professional, knowledgeable, and interested in sharing their stories with us. By the end of the tour, they felt much more like friends than guides. The museums and exhibits featured on the tour itinerary are very well done and informative; and the scenery along the way was an unexpected bonus. A great experience all the way around; highly recommended. Note: This tour operator also deserves praise for voluntarily accommodating an unexpected anomaly we experienced along the way; most appreciated.

This was a remarkable experience. Yoko was extremely knowledgeable and kind and was a great communicator. We had close access to observe Daiichi and the remediation and recovery efforts underway, following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear accident. It was an opportunity to learn and experience the impact first hand. I could not recommend this experience more highly and I have visited Chernobyl previously. 10/10!

We had Miki as our guide that day and she was great. She speaks very good English and knows a lot. We could ask her all the questions. Also our driver was great and both are highly recommended. The day in Fukushima was very impressive and informative we learned a lot. Also he coffee in Futaba was very delicious and we were warmly welcomed. We can highly recommend the tour and it has nothing to do with disaster tourism - quite the contrary, you can support the local people. Thank you Miki!

Intense and interesting day but with times a bit too tight that did not allow us to fully deepen the various stages. We are passionate about Fukushima and perhaps this was a point against us because we had very high expectations and are very demanding. That said it is certainly a very good tour with very helpful and prepared staff. In addition, there are fewer and fewer tour operators offering this tour to non-local tourists and they are very serious and professional. Definitely highly recommended.

Our Fukushima Hope Tour with Mikiko "Miki" Shiga was truly exceptional. As a Licensed Guide Interpreter, Miki's knowledge, compassion, and attention to detail made this powerful experience even more meaningful. The tour took us through significant sites including the Ruins of Namie Machiritsu Ukedo Elementary School, where Miki thoughtfully translated a children's story displayed on illustrated plaques throughout the school grounds—each page revealing part of the disaster narrative that we would have completely missed without her. Miki went above and beyond by recommending a wonderful hotel before our tour, helping with taxi communications, and guiding us to authentic local cuisine at Michinoeki Namie (the katsu and local fish were delicious!). Even on a particularly cold day, she ensured our comfort while still providing a comprehensive experience. What made this tour truly special was hearing Miki's personal connection to the events—her own experiences during the earthquake, evacuation stories from locals, and how communities have persevered through devastating circumstances. Her passion for sharing Japan's history and culture shines through in everything she does. If you're considering this tour, I cannot recommend Miki highly enough. Beyond just seeing historical sites, you'll gain profound insights into human resilience and the ongoing revitalization efforts in Fukushima.