kooriyama
in Kōriyama Shi of Fukushima-ken, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.399 and 140.360 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 23' 54" and E 140° 21' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:15 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:37 am and 4:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.605 and -48.819 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Farol de Santa Marta
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore kooriyama

kooriyama in Kōriyama Shi (Fukushima-ken) is a city in Japan about 124 mi (or 199 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in kooriyama is now 02:15 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of kooriyama, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Fukushima Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Shrines and Temples of Nikko in a distance of 61 mi (or 98 km), South-West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Koriyama, Sukagawa, Motomiya, Nihommatsu and Tamura. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

10°C (49 °F)
1°C (35 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 7th of December 2024

5°C (40 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

APA Hotel Koriyama-Ekimae

Address
1,5 mi
1-9-18, Ekimae,
963-8002 Koriyama-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Narita Onsen

Address
3,1 mi
27, ASAKAMACHI NARITA KURUMAGAWARA, KORIYAMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 963 0112, JAPAN.
9630112 Koriyama Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Koriyama View Hotel

Address
1,3 mi
3 1, NAKAMACHI, KORIYAMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 963 8004, JAPAN.
9638004 Koriyama Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Comfort Hotel Koriyama

Address
1,8 mi
2-2-22 Hohatcho
963-8811 Kooriyama-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dormy Inn Express Koriyama

Address
1,6 mi
2-18-1 O-machi
963-8001 Kooriyama-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Koriyama

Address
1,4 mi
1-16-3 Moto-machi
963-8871 Koriyama-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Precede Koriyama

Address
1,5 mi
12 2, NAKAMACHI, KORIYAMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 963 8004, JAPAN.
9638004 Kooriyama-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Koriyama-Ekimae

Address
1,5 mi
1-6-10, Ekimae
963-8002 Koriyama-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Star Hotel Koriyama

Address
0,3 mi
3 5 6, CHOJA, KORIYAMA SHI, FUKUSHIMA, 963 8017, JAPAN.
9638017 Koriyama Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Smile Hotel Koriyama

Address
2,2 mi
3 8 20, Haga, Koriyama city, Fukushima 963 8813, Japan.
9638813 Kooriyama-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

15.25 microSv/h Koriyama city, St.Paul's Kindergarten, Ho spot road side mud

Published: November 19, 2011
Length: 59:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

Please share. Save children. On 19 Nov 2011, I measured radiation in front of St.Paul's Kindergarten in Koriyama city, Fukushima pref. Japan The monitorinig place is 60 km from Fukushima...


Japan National Route 4・ Koriyama【国道4号線・郡山市】

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 36:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: n0606

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31.47micro Sv/h Tsurumitan-2-chome, mud of drain outlet, Koriyama, Oct 2012

Published: October 08, 2012
Length: 33:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

On 6th of Oct 2012 , I measured radiation at Tsurumitan-2-chome, Koriyama city, Fukushima pref. Japan I monitored 0.80 micro Sv/h at my chest in air, 31.47 micro Sv/h on mud around a drain...


14.76 microSv/h, creek side dust, Koriyama SAKABUTA park, July 2012

Published: July 28, 2012
Length: 42:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

On 28th of July 2012 , I measured radiation at SAKABUTA Park, Koriyama city Fukushima pref. Japan. I monitored 1.55 micro Sv/h at my chest in air, 14.76 on on creek side sand. Water from Sakabuta...


21.69 microSv/h, Koriyama, rail water puddle mud, City Hotspot

Published: November 19, 2011
Length: 21:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

On 19 Nov 2011, I measured radiation in housing area of Koriyama city, Fukushima pref. Japan. The monitorinig place is a park side housing area of Koriyama, 60 km from Fukushima Nuclear power...


We rode the Ferris wheel in Koriyama(郡山市で観覧車に乗ってみた)前編

Published: June 29, 2014
Length: 26:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 齋藤和弘

郡山市の4号線沿いにある観覧車に乗ってみました。 ゲームセンターの横にあるんだけど、 家族4人で観覧車に乗ったのは初めてです(*´∀`*)...


14.10μSv/h Koriyama city, KAORU Elementaly School, road side sand

Published: November 19, 2011
Length: 58:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Birdhairjp

Please share. Save children. On 19 Nov 2011, I measured radiation in front of an elementaly school(KAORU elementaly school) in Koriyama city, Fukushima pref....


笑顔がいいね!郡山市公式facebook

Published: October 31, 2012
Length: 53:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Koriyama City 郡山市役所

2012年11月1日、郡山市公式facebookを開設しました!皆様の「いいね!」をお待ちしています。 笑顔がいいね!郡山市公式フェイスブックページのご...


Children in Fukushima can not live long

Published: October 09, 2012
Length: 56:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 猫飯は浜の薫りプロダクション

2012-10-09 This is the current state of Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. Koriyama City Facebook official page http://www.facebook.com/KoriyamaCity ≪Contact us≫ nekojob@gmail.com ...


BETWEEN YESTERDAY & TOMORROW A Quiet Day [English subtitles]

Published: April 18, 2012
Length: 15:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: solchord01

BETWEEN YESTERDAY & TOMORROW A Quiet Day [English subtitles] IKEDA YASUNORI / 5'00" / digital / 2011 Koriyama Fukushima / May 15, 2011 A day spent with my brother living in Koriyama ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kōriyama Station (Fukushima)

Kōriyama Station is a railway station in Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 37.3983, 140.389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Tōhoku Shinkansen, Railway stations in Fukushima Prefecture, Tōhoku Main Line, Ban'etsu West Line, Ban'etsu East Line

Kōriyama, Fukushima

Kōriyama, Fukushima is a city in the center of the Nakadōri region of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2011, the city had an estimated population of 336,328. The total area is 757 km². The city was founded on 1 September 1924. It is now designated as a "core city" and functions as a commercial city in Fukushima Prefecture. Kōriyama is the second largest conurbation in the Tōhoku region.

Located at 37.4, 140.383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Fukushima Prefecture, Populated places established in 1924

Fukushima Prefectural Asaka High School

, abbreviated as Anko, is the regionally prestigious prefectural high school in Koriyama city, Fukushima, Japan. It was founded on September 11, 1884, originally as Fukushima Junior High School. After being renamed Asaka Junior High School in 1948, it was changed into a high school due to the restructure of the Japanese education system on April 1, 1948. Asaka High School was a boys' school for a long time, but has recently become coeducational.

Located at 37.3917, 140.351 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1884, High schools in Japan, Education in Fukushima Prefecture

Ohu University

Ohu University is a private university in Kōriyama, Fukushima, Japan, founded in 1972.

Located at 37.4186, 140.374 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Private universities and colleges in Japan, Educational institutions established in 1972, Universities and colleges in Fukushima Prefecture

Koriyama Women's University

Koriyama Women's University is a private women's college in Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan, established in 1966. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1947.

Located at 37.3973, 140.352 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1947, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Fukushima Prefecture, 1947 establishments in Japan

Asaka-Nagamori Station

Asaka-Nagamori Station is a railway station in Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 37.357, 140.369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Fukushima Prefecture

Big-i

The Big-i is a skyscraper located in Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 133-metre, 24-storey skyscraper was finished in 1991.

Located at 37.3997, 140.388 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1991, , Skyscrapers in Japan, Buildings and structures in Fukushima Prefecture, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

Kōriyama Kaiseizan Athletic Stadium

Kōriyama Kaiseizan Athletic Stadium is an athletic stadium in Kōriyama, Fukushima, Japan.

Located at 37.3977, 140.36 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Japan, Sports venues in Fukushima Prefecture


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
郡山