Sukagawa (é 須賀川市, Fukushima Prefecture

Sukagawa (Japanese: 須賀川市) is a city in the central part of Fukushima Prefecture, in the Tohoku Region of northern Honshu, Japan. It covers 280 sq km (108 sq mi) and has a population of 79,000 people (2012 estimate). The city is perhaps best known for its peony garden and its torch festival.

The history of Sukagawa goes back to the Edo period, when it prospered as a crossroad of the Edo Five Routes. This came to past with the Meiji Restoration, when it was eclipsed by Koriyama, which developed as a junction of the West Ban-etsu Line.

Part of Sukugawa was destroyed following the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and nuclear disaster. This was partly due to the failure of the Fujinuma Dam which overtopped its full reservoir, washing away five houses and damaging others. At least eight people lost their lives in the incident.

Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Planning your trip to Sukagawa

The Tohoku Main Line train from Tokyo stops at Sukagawa station. Alternatively, you can take the high-speed Tohoku Shinkansen to Koriyama, and then transfer to a local train for Sukugawa.

Places of Interest in Sukagawa

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