Sightseeing Spot
(1) Color Appearances in Four Seasons
[Spring]
Kaiseian Park and Lake Isuzu
Kaiseizan Park is the symbol of Asaka Pioneering that was a foundation of the development of Koriyama City. This is appreciated by citizens as an oasis that is a precious heritage of Asaka Pioneering. Kaiseizan Park is noted as a cherry blossom-viewing spot with 1,300 cherry trees including Yoshino cherry trees, wild cherry trees, and Kanzan or Sekiyama cherry trees that produce a joy of spring.
- Address
- 1-5 Kaisei Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-934-8733(Kaiseizan Park Service Office)
- 024-924-2361(Koriyama City Parks & Green Spaces Division)
Koriyama Public Hall
"Pubic Hall" with a retrospective clock tower is one of the representative buildings constructed during the Taisho Period. It was built to commemorate the municipalization of Koriyama City in 1924. It is one of the cherry blossom-viewing spots.
- Address
- 1-8-4 Hayama, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-934-1212 (Central Public Hall)
- Business hours
- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Day closed
- The 3rd Sunday and the year-end and New Year Holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
The Fujita River Fureai (Commuion) Cherry Blossoms
370 Yoshino cherry trees bloom to the fullest on the both sides of the river extending for 3 kilometers around the Fujitagawa Horinouchi Bridge. The specialties include fishing, light-up and carp streamers that we put up at the time of cherry blossoming.
- Address
- Aza Shimokawara, Horinouchi, Kikuta Town, KoriyamaCity
- TEL
- 024-924-2621(Koriyama City Sightseeing Products Division)
Fudo Cherry Tree
This is a weeping cherry tree of Edohigashi near Fudo Temple that enshrines Fudo Myooh (Cetaka). It is estimated to be 350 years old, and the temple was uses as a temple school.
- Address
- Aza Tate, Kamiichi, Nakata Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-924-2621(Koriyama City Sightseeing Products Division)
Beni Shidare Jizo (Guardian deity of children) Cherry Tree
This is a weeping cherry tree at the age of 400 years or so. The Jizo Temple is situated under the cherry tree. People came here to pray before the Jizo to avoid misfortunes, such as shorter life span of a baby and a premature mortality.
- Address
- Aza Okanouchi, Konimezawa, Nakata Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-924-2621(Koriyama City Sightseeing Products Division)
Summer
Lake Inawashiro and Mt. Bandai
In summer, Lake Inawashiro is the paradise of play with water. Seven beaches in Koriyama are full of people seeking a recreation area during the summer time. Please enjoy moments to lively play with water viewing the magnificent Mt. Bandai.
- Address
- Konan Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-983-2117 (Konan Branch of Koriyama City Tourist Association)
Choshigataki Waterfall
The name of Choshigataki comes from its appearance similar to a chosi, which is a sake holder. The scenic attraction of the beautiful white cataract is magnificent. Visit here to enjoy a cool breeze.
- Address
- Atami Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-924-2621(Koriyama City Sightseeing Products Division)
"Highland of Wind"Nunobiki Highland
This highland extends over the top of Mt. Aizu Nunobiki. Come and feel the majestic nature by standing on a land of glorious view for Mr. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro. The scene of windmills with the height of 100 meters standing in large numbers is overwhelming.
- Address
- Konan Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-983-2117(Konan Branch of Koriyama City Tourist Association)
Events of Fireworks
Fireworks adorn the summer night sky. During this season, fireworks displays take place in many parts of Koriyama City. Come and see the overwhelming beauty of fireworks.
Autumn
Sakabuta Park
This park is located in the western part of Araike Agricultural Park, and provided with Japanese red pines and black pines around the pond. The name "Sakabuta" has a meaning of "Covered" on the ground that one pond was divided into two ponds to make Araike Pond during the time of Edo Period. Visitors may enjoy each color alteration of four seasons, such as cherries in spring and tinted leaves in autumn in this park.
- Address
- 2-291 Fukazawa, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-924-2361(Koriyama City Parks & Green Spaces Division)
Fruit Harvesting
Visitors can enjoy the taste of sweet and juicy fruits including grapes and pears that are grown in Koriyama.
Konan Highland Buckwheat Noodle – Konan Highland Training Hall of Buckwheat Noodle
Buckwheat noodles just after processing and boiling have a better flavor with a chewy property. Visitors are allowed to experience the processing of buckwheat noodles with a prior reservation.
- Address
- 8584 Aza Daibatake, Fukura, Konan Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-982-2024(Office for Association of Konan Highland Buckwheat Noodle Promotion)
- Business hours
- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Days closed
- Monday, the end of each month, and year-end and New Year Holidays(December 28th to January 3rd)
Rice Reaping
Koriyama is well known for its rice production. At this time of the year, people can see the harvesting scenes of ripe rice in golden color in many parts of Koriyama.
Koriyama City Museum of Art
Proudly presents British art collection in Japan as well as collection of works of artists who are related to Koriyama City.
- Address
- 130-2 Aza Oyaji, Yasuhara Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-956-2200
- Office hours
- 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Days closed
- Monday (If a Monday falls on a National Holiday, the museum shall be closed on the following day.), the year-end and New Year Holidays (December 28th to January 4th)
Winter
Lake Inawashiro- Seishogahama Beach
Hundreds of swans visit Lake Inawashiro every year. Enjoy seeing the best location on fine days here. Visitors can feed the swans.
- Address
- Konan Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-983-2117(Konan Branch of Koriyama City Tourist Association)
Abukuma Swans’ Country Home
The swans clustered around Abukuma River are popular among residents and visitors. The Swans’ Country Home is full of people with baits for the swans.
- Address
- Jinai, Dozaka, Fukuyama Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-924-2621(Koriyama City Sightseeing Products Division)
Bandai Atami Sports Park, Koriyama Outdoor Rink
This is a full-scale outdoor rink provided with lights and spectators’ seats. Children and families enjoy skating with spirit on the rink. In summer, enjoy roller-skating here.
- Address
- 2-7 Aza Minami Dorobuzawa, Takatama, Atami Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-984-1781
- Term
- Winter season(December 1st to the end of February)
- Summer season(Saturday, Sunday and National Holiday during the period from April 1st to October 31st)
- Business hours
- Winter season(10:00 a.m. to 5：00 p.m.)
- Summer season (9：00 a.m. to 5：00 p.m.)
Bandai Atami Ice Arena
In summer, visitors can use the multi-purpose space for badminton and tennis, and in winter, everybody enjoys skating at the indoor rink.
- Address
- 1-1 Aza Sorita, Tamagawa, Atami Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-984-5377
- Term
- Winter season(November 1st to March 31st)
- Summer season (May 1st to September 30st)
- Business hours
- 9：00 a.m. to 9：00 p.m.
- Days closed
- The 1st Tuesday(If a Tuesday falls on a National Holiday, the day-off shall be specified separately.), the year-end and New Year Holidays (December 30th to January 2nd)
Grandma’s Folklore Teahouse
"Grandma’s Folklore Teahouse" is situated next to the tourist information center on the 2nd floor of the Koriyama Station. It provides "Folklore Stage" that story tellers of Fukushima Prefecture tell once-upon-a-time stories to audience everyday, gaining popularity among people. It has a wide assortment of gifts and souvenirs, such as confectionery and folk crafts.
- Address
- The 2nd floor of the Koriyama Station
- TEL
- 024-934-6644
- Business hours
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Folklore stage
- 1. Starting from 11:00 a.m.
2. 1:00 p.m.
3. 3:00 p.m.
(2) Exploring of History【Courses to explore histories of Asaka Pioneering】
Asaka Pioneering developed Koriyama City, which used to be a post station in Tohoku District, to a metropolis with a population of 340,000 people in 120 years. This course attracts you to the history of Koriyama.
(3) Hot Springs
Koriyama City has many hot springs including Bandai Atami Hot Springs that are noted as "Hot Spring of Beauty". Visit many places of hot springs ranging from leisure-purpose to secluded hot spring spot to find your favorite.
Bandai Atami Cooperative of Hot Spring Inns
- Address
- 4-406 Atami, Atami Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-984-2182
Gekko Hot Spring KURHEIM
- Address
- 43-1 Aza Yosumadan, Sasagawa, Asaka Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-947-1126
Koriyama Hot Spring
- Address
- 38-1 Aza Nishi Katsunoki, Otsuki Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-951-1231
Tohokuhara Hot Spring
- Address
- 14 Aza Kodanhara, Katahira Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-951-9060
Koriyama Mihota Hot Spring
- Address
- 16-19 Aza Shijudanhara, Komaya, Mihota Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-954-2626
Moriyama Hot Spring
- Address
- 86 Aza Nishihara, Otomo, Moriyama, Tamura Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-955-2545
Burden Hot Spring
- Address
- 1-1 Aza Shimakawara, Narita, Asaka Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-947-1233
Narita Hot Spring
- Address
- 27 Kurumakawara, Narita, Asaka Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-947-2626
Toyo Kenko Center
- Address
- 15-1 Aza Matsugasaku, Kikuta Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-959-4126
Koriyama Yumoto Hot Spring
- Address
- 11-3 Aza Horikirinishi, Otsuki Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-939-1126
Nonbiri Hot Spring
- Address
- 11-1 Aza Yamazakiyama, Yamaguchi, Mohota Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-953-2611
Namiki Hot Spring, Volost of Spa
- Address
- 3-5-14 Namiki, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-991-1126
Senyu Shimanoyu
- Address
- 2-7-6 Shima, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-931-4126
(4) Golf Links
Koriyama Golf Club
- Address
- 12 Aza Okubo, Yamaguchi, Mihota Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-954-2011
Koriyama Atami Country Club
- Address
- 1-1 Aza Kabuhara, Takatama, Atami Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-984-3111
Koriyama New Country Golf Course
- Address
- 3-3 Aza Nishinosakuyama, Yamaguchi, Mihota Town, Koriyama City
- TEL
- 024-954-2544
Utsumine Country Club
- Address
- 1 Aza Miyata, Shiota, Sukagawa City
- TEL
- 0248-79-2101
