# Things to see in Kōriyama (Japan): 12 places and when to go

> Kōriyama is a city in Japan with around 341,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Mountains (3), Hot springs (2). The best known are Miharu Takizakura, Kamakura Dake and Mount Otakine. The best time to come is February, April to May and October; also possible: November to January, March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/koriyama/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Japan · 37.41, 140.38
- **Population:** About 341,000
- **Places:** 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/naturaleza/) (4) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/montana/) (3) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/termal/) (2) · [Snow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/nieve/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/museos/) (1) · [Stargazing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/estrellas/) (1)
- **Best time:** February, April to May and October.
- **Also possible:** November to January, March and June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** NRT Narita, 183 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Mount Otakine, at 1,192 m.

## What to see in Kōriyama

The places in and around Kōriyama, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Miharu Takizakura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/miharu-takizakura/): Famous ancient flowering cherry in Japan · 11 km
- [Kamakura Dake](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-kamakura/): Mountain in Japan · 28 km
- [Mount Otakine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-otakine/): Mountain in Japan · 29 km
- [Fukushima Sakura Yūgakusha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/fukushima-sakura-yugakusha/): Museum · 8.2 km
- [Hoshi no Mura Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hoshi-no-mura-astronomical-observatory/): Public observatory in Fukushima Prefecture · 27 km
- [Okitsushima Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/okitsushima-jinja-shrine/): Shinto shrine in Japan · 28 km
- [otsuji bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/otsuji-bridge/): Bridge in Japan · 18 km
- [Mount Yomogida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/yomogida-dake/): Mountain in Japan · 21 km
- [Ashiyu Foot Spa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/ashiyu-foot-spa/): Hot spring bath · 12 km
- [Footbath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/footbath/): Hot spring bath · 13 km
- [Inawashiro Schanze](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/inawashiro-schanze/): Ski resort · 27 km
- [Listel Ski Fantasia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/listel-ski-fantasia/): Ski resort · 25 km

## When to go to Kōriyama

The best time to visit Kōriyama is **February, April to May and October**; also possible: November to January, March and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| February | Best time | 10 h 37 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 58 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 34 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 20 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 26 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 01 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 57 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 26 |

In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. In April, 9 of the 12 places are at their best.

When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Kōriyama

The nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT, Narita), 183 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.41%2C140.38)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.41%2C140.38)

## Other towns nearby

- [Fukushima](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/fukushima/): 32 places · 38 km
- [Iwaki, Fukushima](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/iwaki/): 7 places · 60 km
- [Nikko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/nikko/): 22 places · 90 km
- [Yamagata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/yamagata/): 41 places · 96 km
- [Utsunomiya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/utsunomiya/): 91 places · 106 km
- [Sendai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/sendai/): 63 places · 113 km

And all of Japan, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Kōriyama?

The best known: [Miharu Takizakura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/miharu-takizakura/), [Kamakura Dake](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-kamakura/), [Mount Otakine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/mt-otakine/), [Fukushima Sakura Yūgakusha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/fukushima-sakura-yugakusha/), [Hoshi no Mura Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/japon/hoshi-no-mura-astronomical-observatory/). In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Kōriyama?

February, April to May and October; also possible: November to January, March and June to September. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.

### How do you get to Kōriyama?

The nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT), 183 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.41%2C140.38) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Kōriyama as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).