Koriyama, the city of cherry blossoms! 5 cherry blossom viewing spots to visit in spring!

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Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture is dotted with famous cherry blossom viewing spots, attracting many visitors! Koriyama City has a vast area of 752km from east to west and north to south, and different spots are in full bloom from late March to late April each year! We will introduce five cherry blossom and flower viewing spots recommended by Koriyama City, so be sure to come during cherry blossom season!

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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.

Head to Koriyama during cherry blossom season!

Cherry blossoms tell us that spring has come. When the cherry blossoms at Koriyama City Public Hall, which are said to be the earliest to bloom in Koriyama City , bloom, other famous cherry blossom spots begin to bloom one after another. Since the flowering period differs depending on the region, you can enjoy cherry blossoms for about a month.

Cherry Tree at Koriyama Public Hall

963-8876 1-8-4 Hayama, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

The row of cherry blossom trees at Koriyama Public Hall, which is said to bloom the earliest in the city, brings spring to Koriyama. The collaboration with a stylish Renaissance-style Western-style building with a Taisho romance scent is beautiful. Flowering period: Early to mid-April (mainly Someiyoshino)

Cherry Blossom Spot 1: Kaiseizan Park (Late March to Early April)

Kaiseizan Park is a symbol of Koriyama City. With 1,300 cherry trees in full bloom, including the oldest Somei-Yoshino cherry tree in Japan, Kaiseiyama Park is one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots.

Cherry blossoms at Kaiseizan Park

963-8851 1-5 Kaisei, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

There are approximately 1,300 cherry blossom trees blooming in the birthplace of Asaka development, centered around Lake Isuzu. There is also ``Japan's oldest Somei Yoshino'', which was planted by pioneers in 1896.

Cherry Blossom Spot 2: Fujita River Fureai Sakura (Early April to Mid-April)

Somei-yoshino cherry blossoms bloom for 3km on both sides of the Fujita River, centered around Horinouchi Bridge, near JR Kikuta Station (Ban'etsu West Line). Walking along the river along the cherry blossoms is a very pleasant experience. It is also easily accessible and located very close to the station, so if you time it right, you can take a photo of the train and cherry blossoms together.

Fujitagawa Fureai Zakura Cherry Tree

963-0551 Horinouchi, Shimokawara, Kikuta-machi, Koriyama City, Fukushi...

Approximately 500 Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom along a 3km stretch of both banks of the Fujitagawa River, centered around Horinouchi Bridge near Kikuta Station. Flowering period: Early to late April

Cherry Blossom Spot 3: Sesson Zakura (Early April to Mid-April)

Next to "Sesson-an," where the Muromachi period artist-monk Sesson spent his later years, stands a 400-year-old Edohigan cherry tree. The bamboo forest in the background creates a moody landscape where the cherry blossoms bloom beautifully, like something out of a Japanese painting. The only sound you can hear is the sound of the wind, and it's so quiet. This is a cherry blossom spot that sits quietly in the countryside and exudes elegance.

Sesson Zakura

Cherry Blossom Spot 4: Benishidare Jizo Cherry Blossom(mid-April to late April)

This weeping cherry tree is said to be the daughter of the Miharu Takizakura and is about 400 years old. It is characterized by its bewitching pink flowers. It is also designated as a natural monument by Koriyama City and is the sole cherry tree that represents Koriyama City.

Benishidare Jizo Cherry Blossom

963-0836 Kimezawa Okanouchi, Nakatamachi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Pre...

This weeping cherry tree is approximately 400 years old and is said to be the daughter of Miharu Takizakura. Its branches resemble its mother, but compared to Takizakura, the branches with darker pink flowers are shaped like a bird with spread wings.

Cherry Blossom Spot 5: Cherry Blossoms at Funatsu Park (mid-April to late April)

Konanmachi, located on the south side of Lake Inawashiro, has seven beaches along the lakeside. One of these, Funatsu Park, has a row of cherry trees that stretch from the parking lot to the lake, and across the stream are rape blossoms, which are in full bloom at the same time. And at the back of the lake is the majestic Mount Bandai. This is a hidden gem where you can see a picturesque view before your eyes and feel the pleasant spring breeze blowing through.

Lake Inawashiro and the Seven Southern Beaches

Cherry blossom viewing spots

We introduce places where you can enjoy food stalls, picnics, and more while admiring the cherry blossoms.

Kaiseizan Park and Kaiseiyama Daijingu Shrine (food stalls available)

②Fujita River Fureai Sakura

3. Sasahara River Thousand Cherry Blossoms (with food stalls)

④Cherry blossoms at Funatsu Park

Spots where you can enjoy the light-up

Kaiseizan Park

② Red weeping Jizo cherry tree

Check here for the current cherry blossom situation

These days, the best viewing period often changes due to the weather. The best viewing period is limited, so be sure to check the cherry blossom blooming status on the Koriyama City Tourism Association website so you don't miss any beautiful cherry blossom moments.

Cherry blossoms in Koriyama

Koriyama Cherry Blossoms Live Camera

Come enjoy spring in Koriyama during cherry blossom season!

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