City or town
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.
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 (4) · Mountains (3) · Hot springs (2) · Snow (2) · Museums and art (1) · Stargazing (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 TakizakuraFamous ancient flowering cherry in Japan11 km
- Kamakura DakeMountain in Japan28 km
- Mount OtakineMountain in Japan29 km
- Fukushima Sakura YūgakushaMuseum8.2 km
- Hoshi no Mura ObservatoryPublic observatory in Fukushima Prefecture27 km
- Okitsushima ShrineShinto shrine in Japan28 km
- otsuji bridgeBridge in Japan18 km
- Mount YomogidaMountain in Japan21 km
- Ashiyu Foot SpaHot spring bath12 km
- FootbathHot spring bath13 km
- Inawashiro SchanzeSki resort27 km
- Listel Ski FantasiaSki resort25 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.
- JanPossible9:41
- FebBest time10:37
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:01
- JunPossible14:34
- JulPossible14:20
- AugPossible13:26
- SepPossible12:14
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Fukushima32 places38 km
- Iwaki, Fukushima7 places60 km
- Nikko22 places90 km
- Yamagata41 places96 km
- Utsunomiya91 places106 km
- Sendai63 places113 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kōriyama?
The best known: Miharu Takizakura, Kamakura Dake, Mount Otakine, Fukushima Sakura Yūgakusha, Hoshi no Mura 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 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.
Keep reading
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Mount Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.