[Koriyama City, Fukushima] Fukushima Destination Campaign Special Event: 'Guide to the Trees and History of Kaiseizan Park' - Joint Project by 'Machi no Hi Koriyama' and 'Koriyama Mizu to Midori no Annainin no Kai'

Guides from the tourist volunteer group 'Koriyama Mizu to Midori no Annainin no Kai' will lead a tour within Kaiseizan Park, the birthplace of the Asaka Reclamation Project in the Meiji era and a symbol of Koriyama. They will explain the park's trees while weaving in historical anecdotes.

By touring the park with the booklet 'Ki ni Naru Ki' (Trees of Interest) published by the town magazine 'Machi no Hi Koriyama,' participants can experience the nature and history of Koriyama more deeply.

Please take this opportunity to join us!

[Event Details]

(1) Dates: Saturday, June 13, 2026, and Sunday, June 14, 2026

(2) Tour Times: ① 10:00 AM, ② 11:00 AM, ③ 1:00 PM, ④ 2:00 PM

*Duration is approximately 1 hour

(3) Meeting Point: In front of the 'Statue of the Pioneers' (Kaitakusha no Gunzo) inside Kaiseizan Park (1-5 Kaisei, Koriyama City). Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time.

(4) Fee: 1,000 yen per person as a materials fee. *Includes a complimentary copy of the booklet 'Ki ni Naru Ki'

(5) Reservations and Inquiries: *Please make a reservation by the day before the event.

Machi no Hi Koriyama: Mobile 080-6036-5841 (Contact: Fujimura)

Email: matinohi.koriyama.k@gmail.com

[Organization Overview]

(1) Machi no Hi Koriyama

A monthly town magazine first published in 2018 to disseminate the appeal of Koriyama City not only within the city but also to other areas and prefectures.

Centered on local writers who know the area well, the magazine features information to help readers rediscover Koriyama and deepen their local love, including traditional culture, events, environment, welfare, health, childcare, and introductions to local NPOs. It also addresses issues hidden in citizens' daily lives, offering suggestions for improvement based on contributions from experts.

URL: https://matinohikoriyama.sub.jp/

(2) Koriyama Mizu to Midori no Annainin no Kai

Established in 2008 (Heisei 20) by graduates of the NPO Fukushima Green Volunteer Guide Training Course.

In addition to providing tourist information on themes such as Koriyama's history, cultural assets, and nature, the group sets up tour courses on topics like the Asaka Reclamation Project, which formed the foundation of Koriyama's development, and conducts volunteer guiding.

They actively promote local attractions to tourists visiting Koriyama City, and also contribute to regional revitalization by guiding citizens through the trees in familiar parks and streets, conveying the importance of nature and environmental conservation.

URL: https://www.facebook.com/p/100064711659762/#

Reference Information

*Fukushima Destination Campaign (Fukushima DC)

A tourism campaign where the JR Group, Fukushima Prefecture, municipalities, and local tourism businesses work together to promote the appeal of each region. The campaign period is three months, from April 1 to June 30, 2026 (Reiwa 8).

Inquiries regarding this matter

Koriyama City Culture, Sports, and Tourism Department, Tourism Policy Division

Phone: 024-924-2621

Email: kankou@city.koriyama.lg.jp