MAP
①【Town History】
The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum
The story of Namie’s struggle with nature, and the reason why the town had to begin again from zero, is recorded here.
②【Town History】
Ukedo Elementary School Earthquake Ruins
Remarkably, all the students and teachers survived by evacuating safely.
If you visit this place, we would be grateful if you could leave your thoughts in the visitor’s notebook on site.
③【Nature】
Ukedo Beach
A quiet beach facing the vast Pacific Ocean, where traces of the disaster still remain.
If you visit, please help keep this beach beautiful by picking up any small pieces of litter you find.
④【Reconstruction】
Ukedo Fishing Port
A local symbol has been beautifully restored and brought back to life.
Please also enjoy the colorful wall art at the port.
⑤Michi-no-Eki Namie
1.【Reconstruction】
Sake Brewery – Freshly Pressed “Iwaki Kotobuki”
The long-awaited sake brewing of Namie’s local sake, Iwaki Kotobuki, has finally begun again in Namie.
Tasting is available – but please be careful not to drink too much.
2.【Culture & Tradition】
Obori Soma Ware – Traditional Craft of the Obori District, Namie
Create your own one-of-a-kind piece through a hands-on pottery experience.
3.【Gourmet】
SakeKura Yui
A selection of unique desserts made with serious, brewery-crafted amazake.
You can also purchase the local sake Iwaki Kotobuki here.
4.【Gourmet】
Food Terrace Kanade
Enjoy a local food masterpiece where you can taste both Namie’s famous Yakisoba available year-round and Ukedo whitebait, which is best in autumn.
⑥【Nature】
Ukedo River Line & Lucky Park
A relaxing riverside area where you can spend hours without getting bored.
⑦【Nature】
Cosmos field
If the season is right, this is a place you should definitely visit.
⑧【Culture & Tradition】
A 150-year-old traditional Japanese house, “Waza”
Samurai culture is not only found in Asakusa.
Here, you can experience the true spirit of Bushido.
You can also try on authentic samurai armor weighing around 20 kg.
⑨【Culture & Tradition】
ceramic art gallery, “Obori”
Discover Obori Soma Ware, a ceramic tradition that has been passed down in Namie for around 300 years.
Please take time to see these unique works that can only be found here.
⑩【Gourmet】
Namie Japanese Gourmet Map (Japanese only)
Enjoy the simple, honest flavors of rural Japan, including sashimi, sushi, Japanese cuisine, noodles, and other dishes made with seafood from the Ukedo Fisheries Cooperative.
