Spring in Urabandai never stopsSnowmelt, cherry blossoms, and the opening of the mountain trails.
Spring is rushing by all at once.

Enjoy from April to May
Cherry Blossom Tour of Fukushima

Fukushima Prefecture is known for having many famous cherry trees, including the Miharu Takizakura, one of Japan's three greatest cherry trees.
The Aizu region is at a high altitude, so the cherry blossoms bloom a little later than in other parts of the prefecture, around mid-April. There are many famous cherry blossom viewing spots, including the cherry blossoms at Tsurugajo Castle, which has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots, and the Aizu Five Cherry Blossoms, including the Ishibe Cherry Tree, which became famous for its double blossoms.
After that, in Inawashiro, the cherry blossoms along the Kannonji River will be in full bloom a little later, in mid-April. Then, in May, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at Sakura Pass in Ura-Urabandai of snow-covered mountains.

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Eat all the flavors of spring
Hibara Dining
Viking

With spring arrives, it's time for the vegetables that have grown so well under the snow to ripen. We have prepared a variety of dishes using plenty of these fresh Aizu-grown vegetables. We offer dishes that evoke the feeling of spring, including wild mountain vegetables that evoke the mountains of Urabandai, seasonal ingredients, and fresh local vegetables.
*Ingredients and cooking methods may change depending on availability.

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Ways to Experience Urabandai
Activity

Urabandai is one of Japan's leading scenic spots, surrounded by mountains including Mount Bandai and over 300 lakes and marshes, such as Goshikinuma and Lake Hibara, which are within walking distance from the hotel.
The hotel offers a variety of activities to enjoy the spring scenery as the snow melts.
We offer trail walking tours around the charming Goshikinuma lakes throughout the four seasons, as well as programs that allow you to fully enjoy the nature of Urabandai.

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Visit the 100 famous mountains and Oguni-numa
Southern Tohoku Mountaineering Base

Three of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains—Mt. Bandai, Mt. Nishi-Azuma, and Mt. Adatara—are scattered around the area surrounding Urabandai Hotel.
Additionally, Oguni Marsh, famous for its Nikko daylilies which are in full bloom from late June, is also ideal for trekking.
Why not go hiking or trekking to enjoy the nature of Urabandai?

Drive by car or bike
Scenic Drive

There are four scenic roads in the area around Urabandai, where you can enjoy driving and touring once the snow melts.
Enjoy the grandeur of Lake Inawashiro and Mount Bandai on the "Bandaisan Gold Line," the beautiful "Bandai-Azuma Lake Line lakes and marshes, the "Bandai-Azuma Skyline Sky Valley" characterized by its hairpin curves known as Higashi-Hachiyama Nanamegari.
A spring recommendation is the snow corridor along Bandai-Azuma Skyline. It's a fantastic driving spot as you can only see it at this time of year.