description Koriyama Overview
Koriyama is a city in Fukushima Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is located in the central part of the prefecture and serves as a major commercial and transportation center, with connections provided by the Tohoku Shinkansen and several conventional rail lines. Koriyama is also associated with agricultural production in the surrounding Fukushima Basin and has been designated a core city.
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Where is Koriyama and why is it important?
Koriyama is in central Fukushima Prefecture in Japan's Tohoku region. It functions as a commercial and transportation center, with the Tohoku Shinkansen and several conventional rail lines passing through the city. [Koriyama Convention Bureau](https://www.kcb.or.jp/en/)
How long does the Tohoku Shinkansen take from Tokyo or Sendai to Koriyama?
The Koriyama Convention Bureau gives approximate travel times of 76 minutes from Tokyo and 40 minutes from Sendai by Tohoku Shinkansen. The exact journey varies by train service and timetable. [Koriyama Convention Bureau](https://www.kcb.or.jp/en/)
What can visitors see or eat in Koriyama?
Named local attractions include Kaiseizan Park, Kaiseizan Daijingu Shrine and the Bandai-Atami hot springs, with Lake Inawashiro nearby. Local food references include ramen, creambox, Usukawa Manju and carp cuisine. [Koriyama tourism](https://www.kanko-koriyama.gr.jp/)
Is Fukushima's Koriyama the same place as Yamato-Koriyama?
No. Koriyama in Fukushima is the Tohoku Shinkansen city, while Yamato-Koriyama is a separate city in Nara Prefecture reached through the JR Yamatoji and Kintetsu rail networks. [Japan National Tourism Organization](https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1995/)
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