A group of lakes and marshes representative of Urabandai
Walking around Goshikinuma and Lake Hibara
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雄大な山々や、季節や天候によって水の色が変化する湖沼群を巡り、自然の神秘を堪能する散策へと出かけましょう。
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裏磐梯の、散歩のススメ。
The explosive crater of
Mt. Bandai is breathtaking.
3-minute walk to
Goshikinuma & Lake Hibara
Explore all of
Urabandai by bus.
02 Go to Goshikinuma and Lake Hibara.
裏磐梯の瞳、五色沼を巡る。
Among the many walking trails in Urabandai, the one closest to Urabandai Lake Resort and easiest to walk is the "Goshikinuma Ponds Trail" that circles Goshikinuma Lake.A scenic trail, approximately 3.6 km long and taking about 80 minutes to complete, starts just a 3-minute walk from our hotel.
Enjoy the scenery created by the diverse colors of Yanaginuma, Aonuma, Rurinuma, Bentennuma, Ryunuma, Midoronuma, Akanuma, and Bishamonnuma.
Goshikinuma Navigator!
"Goshikinuma" is a collection of ponds of different colors
The 1888 eruption of Mt. Bandai caused sediment to block the river, creating various lakes and ponds of various sizes, but the area where these small and medium-sized lakes and ponds converge is called "Goshikinuma." It is a mysterious pond whose colors change from blue to green to red due to the influence of different water qualities, the moss that grows there, and the microorganisms in the water.03
五色沼から桧原湖を巡るハイキングコース
Yanaginuma
This is the closest pond to our hotel. It is so quiet that the surrounding trees are reflected on the water's surface. In autumn, the view of the autumn leaves reflected on the lake's surface is a must-see.
↓15 minutes to the next swamp
Aonuma
The bright Aonuma pond glows a mysterious cobalt blue color when sunlight hits it, due to the green color of the moss growing on the bottom of the water.
↓1 minute to the next swamp
Rurinuma
It is a beautiful, clear blue lapis lazuli pond. The water that gives Goshikinuma its mysterious color flows into this pond first, and it never freezes, even in winter. When the water is calm, the upside-down image of Mount Bandai reflected on the surface of the water is a must-see.
↓5 minutes to the next swamp
Bentennuma
The pale blue color of the pond changes depending on the direction and strength of the sunlight, and even at the same time, the color seen from the east side is different from the color seen from the west side. It has a quiet and mysterious atmosphere, and you can see Mount Nishiazuma and Mount Adatara in the distance.
↓12 minutes to the next swamp
Tatsunuma
Tatsunuma is a swamp that is obscured by vegetation. You can see the mysterious emerald green swamp through the trees. In winter, the swamp reflects the snow, turning white, sometimes pale green, and in spring, it turns light blue.
↓4 minutes to the next swamp
Midoronuma
The western part of the pond is covered with colonies of pondweed, while the eastern part is covered with thickets of pondweed and has clear water. Even within a single pond, the color of the water changes depending on the light, depth, and aquatic plants.
↓12 minutes to the next swamp
Akanuma
The swamp was named "Akanuma" (Red Swamp) because the surrounding plants turn a rust-red color. The water is a pale green, but depending on the light it can appear brown.
↓4 minutes to the next swamp
Bishamonnuma
Goshikinuma is the largest lake in the area. Acidic mineral springs bubble up from the bottom of the lake, containing large amounts of sulfate and chloride ions, causing the water's surface to sparkle cobalt green. The view of Mount Bandai from a boat ride out onto the lake is a must-see. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants, and it serves as the base for one of the walking trails.
桧原湖から見渡す裏磐梯
Lake Hibara stretches out Urabandai Lake Resort. Located in the heart of the Urabandai area, Lake Hibara offers a variety of activities, including hiking trails, campgrounds, and canoeing. In addition, it is a popular spot for anglers, with black bass fishing during the green season and smelt fishing during the snow season.
湖上遊覧の旅。
モーターボート、遊覧船クルージング
モーターボート、遊覧船クルージング
The sightseeing boat and motorboat dock is about a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Hibara.
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