Fukushima: A Bustling Residential Space Within Osaka
Serving as one of the 24 wards in the city, Fukushima, Osaka, Japan, is home to plenty of high rise office buildings and apartments mainly because of its proximity to the business centers of Umeda and Dojima. To the north of the ward is Yodo River, while the south is bordered by Dojima River. You can fly into Fukushima via the two airports serving Osaka, Itami Airport to the north, which is just 45 minutes away and Kansai International Airport to the south, which is about an hour away. The ward is slowly developing into a tourist hub, so finding decent hotels and accommodations is a breeze.
Best Time to Visit
Fukushima is particularly pleasant all year round, thanks to the temperate weather. However, the best season for visiting the city is, particularly in the fall and spring. If you’re visiting in spring, make sure to be there by early April as the city hosts the annual Hanami or cherry blossom viewing, which is typically held in Osaka Castle Park, around half an hour drive from Fukushima ward. Summers in the city can be pretty hot, so expect most of Fukushima, Osaka, Japan hotels to be available by this time.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While exploring Fukushima, drop by Enshoji Temple, Ebisu Bridge, and Bicycle Museum. Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, The Westin Osaka, and The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka are three of the best places to stay in the city as they provide airport shuttles to their guests.