Onahama

Onahama is a port district in Iwaki facing the Pacific Ocean, where fishing boats, cargo ships, and fish markets shape the landscape. Harbor facilities line the coast with warehouses, workshops, and docks serving commercial maritime operations.

The area became part of Iwaki through a municipal merger in 1954, after which it developed into a major port for the region. This consolidation united several smaller settlements and strengthened maritime logistics as an economic driver.

The area has long been a center for fishing and maritime trade, shaping daily life in the community. You can still see how this livelihood influences the local infrastructure and daily routines.

Visitors reach Onahama best by car or bus from central Iwaki, with Izumi Station providing rail access nearby. The area can be explored on foot, but port facilities are spread out, making vehicle or public transit helpful for moving between zones.

Here stands Aquamarine Fukushima, an aquarium that studies where two ocean currents meet and creates unique conditions for marine life. These currents influence local fishing and make the area particularly valuable for marine science.