During our Tohoku journey in Japan, we spent a night at the Comfort Hotel Koriyama in Fukushima Prefecture. After travelling from Yonezawa via Fukushima, Koriyama was a practical place to stop before continuing our journey towards Aizu-Wakamatsu and eventually Tokyo.
For us, this was not a hotel chosen for a luxury stay. We wanted somewhere clean, comfortable and convenient for travelling by train, with easy access to Koriyama Station. Comfort Hotel Koriyama fitted that purpose well.
Where is Comfort Hotel Koriyama?
Comfort Hotel Koriyama is in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, just a short walk from Koriyama Station’s East Exit. The hotel is approximately five minutes from the station, making it particularly convenient if you are travelling around Tohoku by train.
This was particularly useful for us because our Tohoku itinerary involved several long train journeys and multiple stopovers. After arriving in Koriyama, we did not want to spend more time getting to our hotel.
Our stay at Comfort Hotel Koriyama
By this point in our Tohoku trip, we had already spent many days travelling between different cities, often changing trains and carrying our small packs.
The hotel therefore worked well as a straightforward base for the night.
The rooms are designed with practicality in mind rather than luxury. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, and the rooms are non-smoking. The official hotel information also has relatively spacious desks, which can be useful if you need to catch up on work or edit travel photos and videos.
For us, the main advantage was simply being able to arrive, check in and settle down without any complicated journey from the station.
A good location for a Tohoku itinerary
Koriyama is particularly useful as a transport hub when travelling around Fukushima and the wider Tohoku region.
We had travelled from Yonezawa through Fukushima before arriving in Koriyama. From here, we could continue towards Aizu-Wakamatsu and later make our way back towards Tokyo.
If your Japan trip involves several regional train journeys rather than staying in one city for several days, Koriyama can be a practical overnight stop.
And because Comfort Hotel Koriyama is close to the station, you can keep your hotel logistics simple.
Breakfast
One of the familiar features of the Comfort Hotel chain is its complimentary breakfast. Comfort Hotel Koriyama offers a breakfast buffet with a selection of items designed to suit different types of travellers, including rice dishes, soup, salad, bread and other breakfast options.
The hotel also has a Fukushima-specific item: Rakuou Milk, made using milk from Fukushima.
For travellers who have an early train to catch, having breakfast at the hotel can make the morning much easier.
Is Comfort Hotel Koriyama good for travellers?
For our style of travelling, the biggest advantage was convenience and price rather than luxury.
We were travelling through Tohoku with a busy itinerary, so having a reliable hotel close to a major railway station was important.
I would particularly consider Comfort Hotel Koriyama if you are:
- travelling around Tohoku by train
- looking for a hotel near Koriyama Station
- making Koriyama an overnight stop
- travelling with luggage and wanting a short walk from the station
- looking for a practical business-style hotel rather than a resort
- travelling between Fukushima, Aizu-Wakamatsu and other parts of Tohoku
Our verdict
Comfort Hotel Koriyama suited our Tohoku trip because it was simple, practical and conveniently located. It worked well as a comfortable base between two days of travelling and was reasonably priced.
Our stay at a glance
Location: Near Koriyama Station, Fukushima Prefecture
Best for: Train travellers and short stays
Style: Practical city/business hotel
Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast service
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Non-smoking
Our reason for staying: Convenient overnight stop during our Tohoku railway journey
Hotel facilities and breakfast menus can change, so check the official hotel website for the latest information before booking.
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