Namie was deeply changed by the events of March 11, 2011.
The town was once completely evacuated, and everyday life came to a sudden stop.
Fifteen years later, Namie is not just rebuilding. It is breathing again.
Its coast, local food, traditions, and people tell a powerful story that cannot be found in ordinary travel guides.
This is not typical sightseeing.
It is a meaningful journey through memory, resilience, and the enduring human spirit.
Stay at HOTEL THE NAMIE TERRACE, and discover one of Japan’s most rarely visited and deeply moving coastal towns.
The Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum
A place to learn the real story of the earthquake, tsunami, nuclear disaster, evacuation, and the long road toward recovery.
Ukedo Elementary School (Ruins)
A preserved school building that tells the remarkable story of the children who survived.
Its silent classrooms remind visitors of the value of life, preparation, and community.
Ukedo Beach & The Great Seawall
Stand by the Pacific Ocean and look up at the massive seawall that now protects the town.
The quiet shore offers a deeply personal moment to reflect on the overwhelming power of nature and the importance of remembering.
Ukedo Fishing Port
A port where local fishermen continue to face the sea with unbroken pride.
It is a place where Namie’s soul and its unbreakable connection to the ocean can still be felt.
Suzuki Shuzoten Brewery
A historic sake brewery that lost its original brewery in the tsunami, and later returned to Namie.
Its sake carries a story of memory, determination, and coming home.
Michi-no-Eki Namie
The lively, beating heart of modern Namie.
Try local soul food like Namie Yakisoba, browse regional products, and feel the raw energy of a town reclaiming its daily life.
This is not the polished Japan found in major tourist cities.
This is real, local, and still changing.
Odaka Castle Ruins / Odaka Shrine
A sacred site connected to Soma Nomaoi, a samurai horse festival with a legacy of more than 1,000 years.
It offers a rare, untamed glimpse into the deep cultural roots of the region.
Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field – FH2R
Namie is also home to one of the world’s largest green hydrogen production facilities.
A town once marked by a nuclear disaster is now connected to the future of clean energy.
Please note: public visits are currently not available.
This dramatic contrast is one of the most powerful parts of the journey:
honoring the memory of the past, while witnessing a fearless attempt to build a new future.
These stories are rarely found in standard travel guides.
Namie is not a place for quick sightseeing.
It is a place to slow down, look carefully, and understand a completely different side of Japan.
After a day of meaningful exploration, return to the quiet and private comfort of:
HOTEL THE NAMIE TERRACE
Your sanctuary and base for discovering Fukushima’s coast, memory, and rebirth.
We welcome those who want to see the real Japan:
its past, its strength, its kindness, and its future.
Explore Namie from HOTEL THE NAMIE TERRACE
All rooms are designed for single occupancy and offer a comfortable 10.5㎡ space.
Each room features a separate toilet and bathroom, air conditioning, a TV, and high-speed wireless LAN.
Rooms are equipped with a wide range of amenities, including free satellite TV, internet access, an electric kettle, refrigerator, hair dryer, individually controlled air conditioning, toilet with bidet, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush set, razor, face towel, bath towel, pajamas, and earplugs. Fax machines and humidifiers are available on request.
■ Nightly Rates
Room-only plans start from ¥7,700, including tax.
Breakfast-included plans start from ¥8,360, including tax.
Dinner-included plans start from ¥9,020, including tax.
Breakfast and dinner-included plans start from ¥9,680, including tax.
