Lake Inawashiro is located on the west side of Koriyama City. It is the fourth largest lake in Japan and is also designated as part of Bandai Asahi National Park. The construction of the Asaka Canal, which draws water from Lake Inawashiro, which was carried out in the early Meiji period, led to the flourishing of agriculture, commerce and industry, and Koriyama City achieved astonishing growth.
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It takes at least 76 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station. There are hotels around Koriyama Station that can accommodate a total of 8,000 people, and there are plenty of experiences that take advantage of the urban area. You can also enjoy Japanese-style nighttime content such as bars and snacks. You can also feel the grandeur of nature by moving north, south, east, and west. In Koriyama City, which was developed by drawing water from Lake Inawashiro, which is also a national park, has natural scenery such as Japan's oldest cherry blossoms, and is also recognized as a story of Japanese heritage, you can enjoy food culture and activities such as sake and fermentation. You can experience it. We look forward to your visit as the starting point of your trip to Tohoku.
Photogenic "Konanmachi " with breathtaking views
Located on the south side of Lake Inawashiro, about 45 minutes by car from JR Koriyama Station or 30 minutes on the Ban'etsu West Line, is Konan Konanmachi , Koriyama City City. Mount Bandai can be seen across the lake, making it a photogenic place with a magnificent view.
① Nunobiki Wind Plateau
You can take photos of the 1.8 million sunflowers blooming in full bloom and the 33 impressive windmills. You can also enjoy the view of Lake Inawashiro from an altitude of 1,000m!
[Koriyama Nunobiki Wind Plateau]
OPEN: Late April to late November (closed from December to late April due to snowfall)
Sunflower viewing season: Mid-August to early September
Please check the sunflower blooming situation on the live camera. (The broadcast period is scheduled for early August to early September.)
*The area gets very crowded during events (Nunobiki Kaze no Kogen Festival/late August) and during peak viewing times. There are no toilets or convenience stores nearby, so please prepare in advance before heading out.
②Lake Inawashiro
Lake Inawashiro on the Konanmachi side has gentle waves, so you can enjoy activities like SUP, kayaking, and yoga. Cycling while looking at the lake surface is also recommended! Take some memorable photos with the spectacular view in the background.
・Click here to experience SUP
・Click here for yoga experience
You can also rent bicycles to cycle around Lake Inawashiro, also known as "Inaichi," and enjoy the scenery at your leisure!
Restaurants around Nunobiki-no-Kaze no Kogen and Lake Inawashiro (Aomatsuhama)
The restaurants in Konanmachi serve delicious, filling food! They have a variety of dishes, including sauce katsudon, ramen, soba, set meals, and Western cuisine.
Access to Konanmachi , Koriyama City
To get to Konanmachi , Koriyama City , please use car or train and bus.
*This is an example of how to access Seimatsuhama Beach.
[If you go by train and bus]
STEP 1: By train: Take the JR East Ban'etsu West Line from JR Koriyama Station for about 30 minutes and get off at Jōko Station.
STEP 2: Take the Aizu Bus from Kamito Station for about 35 minutes, get off at Nakahama, and then walk for 6 minutes.
*Please note that bus stops vary depending on the beach.
[By car]
Approximately 35 minutes by car from Koriyama Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway
We look forward to seeing you in Koriyama City, which is easily accessible, with Tokyo only 76 minutes by Shinkansen and Sendai only 46 minutes by Shinkansen!
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