Things to Do in Namie (浪江町), Fukushima: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Namie (浪江町) in Fukushima Prefecture (Tohoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Hi Yama (日山), Higakure Yama (日隠山), Utsushiga Dake (移ヶ岳) and served by Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km) via the regional hub at Koriyama & Fukushima Stations (Tohoku Shinkansen). Set at 340 m elevation (37.5169°N, 140.8643°E), Namie offers travelers a base for sampling regional Kitakata shoyu ramen, Kozuyu (Aizu scallop & vegetable lacquerware soup), Wappa-meshi (steamed cedar-box rice) cuisine and exploring neighboring Katsurao (葛尾村) (7.7 km), Futaba (双葉町) (12.8 km), Ōkuma (大熊町) (14.9 km), Minamisōma (南相馬市) (16.2 km).

The town was evacuated as a result of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster—being directly downwind from the power plant—and was within the exclusion zone set up in response to the disaster. Following ongoing clean-up efforts, Namie's business district and town hall have reopened, but access to more heavily contaminated western parts of the town remains restricted as decontamination continues to be carried out. Situated across rolling inland terrain at 340 m elevation in Fukushima Prefecture, Namie is anchored by local landmarks including Hi Yama (日山), Higakure Yama (日隠山), Utsushiga Dake (移ヶ岳) and connects to neighboring Katsurao, Futaba, Ōkuma via Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km). Within Fukushima Prefecture, Namie (浪江町) serves as a town (町) in fukushima prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Samurai castle town of Aizu-Wakamatsu, thatched Edo post town of Ouchijuku, volcanic lakes of Urabandai & Mount Bandai, and historic Higashiyama & Iizaka onsen.

What to See & Do in Namie (浪江町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Namie (浪江町) from Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km) at 340 m elevation (37.5169°N, 140.8643°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Namie):

• Hi Yama (日山) — local sightseeing landmark near Namie (浪江町).
• Higakure Yama (日隠山) — local sightseeing landmark near Namie (浪江町).
• Utsushiga Dake (移ヶ岳) — local sightseeing landmark near Namie (浪江町).
• Ōtakine Yama (大滝根山) — local sightseeing landmark near Namie (浪江町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Namie: Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km) (connecting to Koriyama & Fukushima Stations (Tohoku Shinkansen)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Namie

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Namie (浪江町) and Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Fukushima Prefecture and Tohoku:

• Katsurao (葛尾村) — 7.7 km from Namie (Fukushima Prefecture)
• Futaba (双葉町) — 12.8 km from Namie (Fukushima Prefecture)
• Ōkuma (大熊町) — 14.9 km from Namie (Fukushima Prefecture)
• Minamisōma (南相馬市) — 16.2 km from Namie (Fukushima Prefecture)
• Iitate (飯舘村) — 20.6 km from Namie (Fukushima Prefecture)

Getting to Namie & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Namie (浪江町) via Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km): 1h 20m–1h 35m from Tokyo Station on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen Yamabiko/Tsubasa to Shin-Shirakawa, Koriyama, or Fukushima. From Koriyama & Fukushima Stations (Tohoku Shinkansen), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km) to reach central Namie (37.5169°N, 140.8643°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Fukushima with Namie (浪江町) and neighboring Katsurao, Futaba, Ōkuma. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Namie, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Namie between Fukushima and Katsurao can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Namie: While Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km) anchors public transit for Namie, picking up a rental car at Koriyama & Fukushima Stations (Tohoku Shinkansen) makes it easy to link Hi Yama (日山) and Higakure Yama (日隠山) with nearby Katsurao (葛尾村) (7.7 km), Futaba (双葉町) (12.8 km), Ōkuma (大熊町) (14.9 km), Minamisōma (南相馬市) (16.2 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Namie (浪江町) & Fukushima

Dining near Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km) and across Namie (浪江町) highlights the regional food culture of Fukushima Prefecture and Tohoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Namie:

• Kitakata shoyu ramen — regional specialty enjoyed across Namie (浪江町) and Fukushima Prefecture.
• Kozuyu (Aizu scallop & vegetable lacquerware soup) — regional specialty enjoyed across Namie (浪江町) and Fukushima Prefecture.
• Wappa-meshi (steamed cedar-box rice) — regional specialty enjoyed across Namie (浪江町) and Fukushima Prefecture.
• Fukushima white peaches — regional specialty enjoyed across Namie (浪江町) and Fukushima Prefecture.
• Enban gyoza (disc-shaped pan-fried dumplings) — regional specialty enjoyed across Namie (浪江町) and Fukushima Prefecture.

If you are dining in Namie (浪江町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km).

Where to Stay in Namie (浪江町)

Visitors staying overnight in Namie (浪江町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km), or base at major rail hubs in Fukushima (Koriyama & Fukushima Stations (Tohoku Shinkansen)) or neighboring Katsurao, Futaba, Ōkuma for quick train access into Namie. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Namie & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Namie (浪江町, 340 m elevation at 37.5169°N, 140.8643°E): Mid-April for Miharu Takizakura & Tsuruga Castle blossoms; July–October for Bandai-Azuma skyline and Goshikinuma five-colored lakes; winter for Aizu snow.

Wider sightseeing across Fukushima Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Hi Yama (日山) in Namie (浪江町) includes: Samurai castle town of Aizu-Wakamatsu, thatched Edo post town of Ouchijuku, volcanic lakes of Urabandai & Mount Bandai, and historic Higashiyama & Iizaka onsen.

Practical Travel Tips for Namie (浪江町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Namie: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Koriyama & Fukushima Stations (Tohoku Shinkansen) or Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km) for local bus schedules to Hi Yama (日山) and walking maps of Namie (浪江町).
• Cash & ATMs in Namie: Convenience stores and major hotels around Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Hi Yama (日山) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Namie accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Namie: Around Momouchi Station (桃内駅) (10.7 km) and neighboring Katsurao, Futaba, Ōkuma, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.