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Kotori no Mori
Kotori no Mori (Forest of Small Birds) is a secluded woodland area of about 52 hectares on a hillside that lies next to the Abukuma River. Featuring ‘konara’ oaks and Japanese red pines the area was once a source of wood and charcoal. The forest ranges in elevation from 80 to 230 meters.
During the year, you can see Japanese Green Woodpeckers, Japanese Tits, and Varied Tits, and in the summer the area is visited by Narcissus Flycatchers, and Japanese Paradise Flycatchers, while in winter the area is home to Dusky Thrushes, and Daurian Redstarts.
Also, there are three short forest walks taking about 1 to 1.5 hours each to complete. Around the forest there are a range of small ponds and rice paddies, and the remains of an old river bed.
Opening Hours
| Open | 8:30am ~ 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Closed | Mondays, New Year Holidays (Dec 29 ~ Jan 3) |
Access from Fukushima Station
Bus
| Route | All Buses from East Exit Bus Stop No. 3 |
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| From | East Exit Bus Stop No. 3 |
| To | Okabe (岡部) |
| Fare | 300 yen |
| Time | 15 min (+25 min walk) |
Nearby Attractions
・Mochizuri Kannon (2.7 km)
・Jomopia Miyahata (4.6 km)
・Hanamiyama (4.9 km)
Links
・Kotori no Mori Homepage (Japanese)
・Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association (Japanese)
