Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, is located 76 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo and about 30 minutes from Sendai, making it an ideal place for a day trip. Enjoy Koriyama to the fullest by checking out our model spring itinerary that will have your heart in full bloom!
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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.
One-day course
A course to enjoy the cherry blossoms and delicious food of Koriyama
Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, has many cherry blossom viewing spots. However, as they are scattered throughout the city, some spots are difficult to get to without a car.
This time, we will introduce a route using public transportation from Koriyama Station. It is a bit of a walk, but it passes in front of a shrine and along a park, so it is a good route for a stroll.
From Kaisei Kashiwaya, walk 3 minutes towards the station and board the bus at the [Ipponmatsu] stop.
Get off at the final station, Koriyama.
Take the train from JR Koriyama Station for about 10 minutes and get off at Kikuta Station.
When you return to JR Koriyama Station, you can buy souvenirs inside the station.
Also, if you take the Ban'etsu West Line and go two stations towards Aizu, you will reach Bandai Atami Station. This is a hot spring area that represents Koriyama City. There are inns and hotels available for lodging.
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