Kaiseizan Park

Kaiseizan Park

Koriyama’s Kaiseizan Park is a wide realm in the city. Home to around 1300 cherry trees, it is one of the prefecture’s most prominent cherry blossom spots. The impressive trees are lit up in the evening during cherry blossom season, making for fantastic views. 

The park has a baseball field, an athletics field, and an event venue. Additionally, it is home to one of Fukushima's Chansey's Lucky Parks, making it a popular destination among Pokémon fans. Located nearby is the Kaiseizan Daijingu Shrine.

There is also a 3,000-square-meter rose garden that blooms in spring (typically from mid-May to late June) and in the fall (usually from mid-September to late October). Exact blooming dates vary each year.

No matter the season, there is something to enjoy at Kaiseizan Park year-round.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://www.kanko-koriyama.gr.jp/tourism/detail2-1-349.html(Automated translation available)
Contact

Koriyama City Tourism Association

(+81) 24-924-2621

Best Season
  • Spring
Entrance FeeFree
Related infoBest season: Early to late April
Access Details
AccessKaisei 1-5, Koriyama City, Fukushima Pref. 963-8851
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Getting there

By Car: 10 min drive from Koriyama I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway

By Taxi: 10 min by taxi from Koriyama Station (JR Tohoku Main Line)

Useful Links

Chansey’s Lucky Parks and Poké Lids: Must-See Pokémon Attractions in Fukushima

Kaiseizan Daijingu Shrine

Springtime Koriyama Day Trip

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