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Summer is the lake! A course to enjoy nature around Lake Inawashiro
Lake Inawashiro is located in Bandai Asahi National Park in Fukushima Prefecture. Konan Nanahama Beach is located in Konanmachi , Koriyama City , on the south side of Lake Inawashiro. Every year, it is crowded with locals and tourists who come to enjoy swimming, camping, SUP, and more. This time, we...
Day trip course
We recommend renting a car to access Konanmachi Koriyama City !
There are two ways to get to Konanmachi in Koriyama City : ① rental car and ② train + bus. This time, we will introduce the rental car plan, which is convenient for transportation.
There are rental car shops around Koriyama Station, so please check.
Once you've rented a car, it's time to go!
①Koriyama Nunobiki Wind Plateau
Located on a plateau at an altitude of about 1000m, this is one of Japan's largest wind power plants with 33 windmills, and about 1.8 million sunflowers bloom beneath them. Because it is a plateau, it is also popular as a summer resort. The best time to see the sunflowers is from mid-August to early September. In addition to the sunflowers, you can also get a panoramic view of Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro, making it a great location.
Koriyama Nunobiki Wind Plateau
From around mid-August, you can check the sunflower blooming situation on the live camera.
Sunflower blooming status (live camera)
②Otaya Restaurant
This inn and restaurant located along Lake Inawashiro in Konanmachi is well-known for its local cuisine, including river fish and red harbor tempura.
3. Lake Inawashiro (Tatehama)
Take a break at Tatehama, where you can enjoy swimming and day camping. Cool off under the pine forest and look at the lake and the majestic Mt. Bandai that spreads out before you. The water in the lake is smooth and doesn't make your body sticky, so it's great for swimming. Book activities in advance and have fun, or just relax with a cup of coffee. Enjoy a relaxing time in nature.
Lake Inawashiro and the Seven Southern Beaches
If you are considering activities, check here
④Fukushima Ouse Winery
This is a brewery facility located in Ousemachi , Koriyama City City. They sell wine and cider made from delicious peaches, pears, and apples from Fukushima Prefecture. They also sell snacks that go perfectly with alcohol and other Fukushima specialties. It's also recommended to buy souvenirs here.
⑤JR Koriyama Station
There are many hotels around JR Koriyama Station. It would be nice to spend the night eating delicious food from Fukushima in the shopping arcade in front of the station before heading home.
Hotel information around Koriyama Station
Here are some recommended restaurants:
Why not come and enjoy a fun summer in Koriyama?
Spots introduced in this model course
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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