“Goshikinuma Ponds” is a generic term for numerous lakes and ponds in Urabandai, Japan.
It has a 1-Star rating in the Michelin Green Guide of 2016.
It is said that the “mysterious lake” is a mysterious place where the colours of emerald green, cobalt blue, turquoise blue, emerald blue, and pastel blue differ depending on the pond.
Aonuma pond in particular has such a beautiful colour that it cannot be thought of as something created by nature.
There are not many tourists yet. In other words, there is an unexplored area for tourists over the world.
Enjoy the Different colors, everytime you visit!
Factors such volcanic substances contained in the water, weather, season, angle of view, etc can affect the colours that you see.
For this reason, we recommend that you visit again at different times.
The best time to see the colour difference is around April-June.
Yanaginuma pond
Akanuma pond
Aonuma pond
Midoronuma pond
Bentennuma pond
Yanaginuma pond
Bentennuma pond
Bishamonnuma pond
Enjoy trekking
Goshikinuma has a trekking course. We recommend walking and enjoying the different colors of the ponds.
The Goshikinuma Pond trail is about 3.6 km in length and it takes about 70 to 90 minutes one way. It is a relatively flat hiking course.
Although it is a course with few ups and downs, caution is still necessary as rocks can be slippery and it can get muddy in rainy weather.
There are two entrances to the trail, each with a parking lot and a bus stop.
When coming by car, you can park at one parking lot, walk one way along the trail, and return to your car by bus.
(As the number of buses is limited, we recommend checking the timetable in advance.)
Other sceneries in URABANDAI
Urabandai is located in the national park of Japan area (Bandai Asahi National Park).
Therefore, there are many scenic spots where beautiful nature is protected.
We recommend staying for 2 – 3 nights, for enjoying to the full this area.
Nakasenuma pond
Lake Sohara
Lake Hibara
Sakuratoge Ridge
Akanuma pond
