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The Kaiseizan area is also recommended for day trips

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The area is located 30 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by bus from JR Koriyama Station, so it is recommended for both day trips and overnight tours! Please enjoy the history and townscape of Koriyama City! The city is dotted with rich nature and history, and offers a variety of experiences.

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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.

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Kaiseizan Park, a popular park in Koriyama City

The park is scheduled for a complete renovation in 2024, with the addition of a large event space, running area and cafe, making it more convenient for visitors.

This park is home to Japan's oldest Somei Yoshino cherry tree and is one of the prefecture's leading cherry blossom viewing spots. In spring, about 1,300 cherry trees bloom in full glory.

Lucky Park in Koriyama

Based on a partnership agreement between Fukushima Prefecture and The Pokémon Company, a park based on the Fukushima support Pokémon "Lucky", called "Lucky Park in Kooriyamashi", has opened in Kaiseizan Park.

In addition to the 6m giant Lucky, there are also pink Pokémon characters on the swings, see-saws and other playground equipment for children, so you can take lots of cute photos♪

 

There is also a rose garden which can be enjoyed twice a year, as well as a baseball field and athletic fields, making it a symbolic park for the locals and a popular destination for tourists and families.

Kaiseizan Park

We also recommend purchasing some snacks from the onigiri shop, bakery, or Japanese sweets shop near the park and having a picnic on the grass in the park!

Access to Kaiseizan Park

・If you take a bus from JR Koriyama Station

JR Koriyama Station → Get off at the bus stop "Koriyama City Hall" (ride time: about 15 minutes)

[Platform: Koriyama Station, Platform 8]

Atami [via Tamagawa] / Kibougaoka and Uneme Danchi [via City Hall and Shinsakura Street] / Koriyama West Industrial Park [via Koriyama Post Office] /

Koriyama West Industrial Park [Via Mukaihara]

[Platform: Koriyama Station, Platform 9]

Otsuki [via City Hall] / License Center [via City Hall and Shibamiya] / Kibougaoka [via City Hall] / Shoshi High School [via City Hall] /

Shizukadanchi [via City Hall] / Shin-Ikeshitadanchi [via City Hall] / Asunaro Loop Line around City Hall /

・By car

About 10 minutes from Koriyama Station

About 15 minutes from Koriyama Chuo Smart IC

About 15 minutes from Koriyama IC


Across the park is the Tohoku region's Ise Shrine, Kaisei-zan Daijingu.

Kaiseizan Daijingu Shrine was built in 1876 and is the only shrine in Japan that is dedicated to the spirit of Ise Jingu. You can immerse yourself in the tradition by renting a shrine maiden costume, enjoy photo opportunities, and learn the correct way to worship.

You can draw a fortune slip or purchase amulets and votive plaques as souvenirs.

In spring, the cherry blossom festival is held, and the grounds are lined with stalls, attracting many people.

If you're looking to buy souvenirs near Kaiseizan Park, head to Kaisei Kashiwaya

Kashiwaya sells "Usukawa Manju", one of the three major manju in Japan, and is home to Manju Shrine, which enshrines the origin of manju and is popular as a shrine for matchmaking. You can also experience making traditional Japanese sweets with the craftsmen.

Restaurants in the Kaiseizan area

We'd like to introduce you to some restaurants within walking distance of Kaiseizan Park.

Omusubi Ichiro

Fried pizza La cuccuma

Mio Pasta

Kaisei Teahouse

MOGU CAFE

Kaiseizan Park is located in the city center, and is easily accessible. There are restaurants and cafes nearby, making it a pleasant place to visit. Please come and visit us!

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.

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