[Inawashiro, Koriyama City] Enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Inawashiro while cycling!

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Cycling around Lake Inawashiro, part of Bandai-Asahi National Park, is called "Inaichi." From the lakeside road, you can see the surface of Lake Inawashiro and Mount Bandai, also known as the "Fuji of Aizu." The beautiful scenery will naturally lift your spirits. We recommend riding counterclockwise.

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Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

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.

[For intermediate riders] "Inaichi" cycling around Lake Inawashiro

Cycling around Lake Inawashiro INAICHI

963-1411 Funatsu Dojyouhama, Konanmachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Pre...

Located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, the tour goes around Lake Inawashiro counterclockwise in Bandai-Asahi National Park, commonly known as "INAICHI." Driving along the lakeside road while looking up at the scenic Mt. Bandai will naturally lift your mood. Before attempting the INAICHI lap, we also recommend the ``INAICHI Light Course,'' which is easy for first-timers and parents and children to enjoy. INAICHI has cycle stations here and there where cyclists can take a break. You can also take a restroom break and enjoy meals and a cafe. https://www.city.koriyama.lg.jp/soshiki/120/2605.html We also have bicycle rentals available, so please feel free to use them. https://www.city.koriyama.lg.jp/soshiki/120/40662.html <INAICHI recommended route> [STRAVA] https://www.strava.com/routes/2936547992455110176 [Routes of Japan] https://www.routes-of-japan.com/route/view?c_num=96&genre=&area=area2&words=&sort=

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[For beginners] Enjoy the spectacular views on the Inaichi Light Course!

The Inaichi Light Course is a course where you can leisurely enjoy the shores of Lake Inawashiro and the town of Konan.

For first-time riders, the 60km course can be quite challenging, so there is an "Inaichirite Course" for parents and children, couples, and beginners who want to try cycling more casually.

[Step 1] Rent a bicycle!

You can rent bicycles at the Inaichi Cycle Station's "Office Margin." You can also use the second floor office, so it's also recommended for workcation. It's a good idea to go cycling to refresh yourself between work breaks.

Office Space

Access to Koriyama City Konanmachi (Office Margin)

To get to Konanmachi , Koriyama City , please use a car or train + bus.

・By car

Approximately 35 minutes by car from Koriyama Minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway

・Train + bus

[Train] JR Koriyama Station → ₍JR East Ban'etsu West Line for about 30 minutes₎ → Get off at Jōko Station.

[Bus] Kamito Station → (about 35 minutes by Aizu Bus) → Get off at Fukura Osakaya-mae.

After getting off, it is a one-minute walk to Office Yohaku, where you can rent bicycles.

Aizu Bus Timetable

Information on the Inaichi Light Course

Inaichi Light Course

The Inaichi Light Course starts and ends at Funatsu Park, but if you rent a bicycle at the office, you will start from number 3 in the image. (If you bring your own bicycle by car, please use the parking lot at Funatsu Park.)

Rural landscapes, lakeside, majestic Mt. Bandai. Wherever you look, you see nature! Cycling while enjoying the view of nature is exhilarating.

Note: As there are no signs or other guidance indicating the light course, we recommend using the NAVITIME app.

Please be careful as there is a series of curves on the uphill road between Oninuma and Funatsu Park.

For information on NAVITIME, click here

[Step 2] Enjoy the scenery and take photos!

There are some great spots along the lakeside course where you can take lots of great photos to remember your trip. You can also cycle a little off the course to Seimatsuhama or Tatehama and spend some time relaxing on the beach while looking out at Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro.

▽Aomatsuhama Beach

▽Oni Swamp

▽Tatehama

▽Rural scenery

[Step 3] Let's eat delicious food!

We will introduce you to Koriyama gourmet food that is popular among cyclists.

Osakaya Shokudo

963-1633 76 Fukura Nakamachi, Konanmachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Pre...

This is a famous restaurant in the Konan area. In addition to the hand-rolled ramen with simple soy sauce, miso and tanmen with lots of vegetables, the hearty sauce cutlet bowl is popular.

Four Seasons Otaya Ryokan

963-1411 4807 Funatsu Dojyouhama , Konan-machi , Koriyama City, Fukush...

This inn and restaurant in Inawashiro Konan is friendly to cyclists, with cycle racks installed. It has a reputation for being able to enjoy local flavors such as tempura of river fish from Lake Inawashiro, red belly (also known as Haya dace).

Little bakery Komugi

941 Nakaoosawa, Hamaji , Konanmachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima 963-1414

Enjoying freshly baked bread and pizza while looking out at the expansive scenery is a special experience. Bread made with Hokkaido wheat and Shirakami Kodama yeast is so popular that it sells out. There is also eat-in seating on the terrace.

If you like Western food, we recommend "Restaurant Wakanoya." The omelet rice and hamburger steaks wrapped in fluffy, runny eggs are delicious! In addition to Western food, they also serve ramen and set meals, so everyone from children to adults is sure to be satisfied!

[Restaurant Wakanoya] Address: 8596-1 Konanmachi , Koriyama City, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Prefecture TEL: 024-983-8909 Business hours: 11:00-14:30 Closed: Mondays

The shop we introduced is an Inaichi Cycle Station, so it has a bicycle rack! It's a cyclist-friendly shop.

List of cycle stations in Koriyama City, Konanmachi

As you go further along the lakeside, the number of shops decreases, so be sure to bring drinks and other items with you.

[Step 4] Refresh in the hot springs after cycling!

After returning the bicycle to the office, I took a bus back to Kamito Station and then a train to JR Bandai Atami Station.

This is one of Koriyama's most famous hot springs. It is also known as a hot spring for beautiful skin, so why not relax and soothe your tired body and skin after a long day? In addition, the Bandai Atami Kanko Bussan-kan is located very close to Bandai Atami Station. You can also buy souvenirs there, so be sure to stop by.

Bandai Atami Onsen Tourism Association

Bandai Atami Kanko Bussan-kan

963-1309 2-15-1 Atami, Atamimachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

This is a tourist product center located in the multipurpose facility "Hotto Atami" in front of Bandai Atami Station. You can buy Koriyama souvenirs, local sake, and vegetables brought in by local farmers. You can also have lunch at the attached cafe space.

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