Lake District of Goshikinuma

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Lake District of Goshikinuma

A mysterious lake district with various colors of water bodies.

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An explosion of steam gave birth to hundreds of lakes and ponds in 1888. About 30 of large and small lakes such as Bishamon, Aka, Midoro, Tatsu, and Benten are called Goshikinuma Ponds, which won 1-star in the Michelin Green Guide in 2016.

Goshikinuma does not mean five ponds but that they have a variety of colors which are caused by weather, season, volcanic elements in the water.

Emerald green, cobalt blue, turquoise - each pond has a different color, and the beauty brought the name “the Mysterious Lake District.” Aonuma’s color is out of this world and a must-see!

You can enjoy hiking along the ponds on the Goshonuma Pond Trail, roughly 4km / 80-minute-long. On the largest Bishamon Pond, try a rowboat. When snowy winter comes, you can don snowshoes and hike around.

Seasons and the time of day change the appearance of the area. Visit again and again to discover a new scene.

Highlights

  • The mysterious ponds with an intriguing variety of colors.
  • Won 1-star in the Michelin Green Guide.
  • Aonuma’s beauty is a must-see.
  • Walk without disturbing nature, since it is designated as a special preservation district in a national park.
  • A hiking course is available.

Photos

  • Aonuma, touted as the most beautiful

    Aonuma, touted as the most beautiful

  • Bishamon Pond offers row boat rides

    Bishamon Pond offers row boat rides

  • The hiking course Goshikinuma Pond Trails

    The hiking course Goshikinuma Pond Trails

  • Each season brings different scenery to enjoy

    Each season brings different scenery to enjoy

  • Don snowshoes in winter to take a walk

    Don snowshoes in winter to take a walk

Reviews

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  • Top Reviewer

    marina Top Reviewer

    裏磐梯レイクリゾートのスノーシューツアーで冬の五色沼に行きました。
    ウェアも全部レンタルなので手ぶらで参加可能です。ガイドさんがスノーシューズの扱い方など詳しく教えてくれます。
    雪道を進むと美しい五色沼が見えてきます。途中動物たちの足跡や、元気なリスの姿も見ることができました!
    美しい景色を見ながら、雪の上にポトリと落としたメープルシロップと温かいティーは最高です!
    往復約2.5km、ゆっくりと2時間ほどかけて進むので危険も少なく、普段運動をしない方でも楽しめると思います。
    その日の天気や日の光、角度で変わる美しい色をした五色沼を満喫できました!

  • 陳佳祐

    很漂亮的景點,有些石頭路要注意。

Details

Name in Japanese
五色沼湖沼群
Postal Code
969-2701
Address
1093-1055 Kengamine, Hibara, Kitashiobaramura, Yamagun, Fukushima
Telephone
0241-32-2349 (Urabandai Tourist Association)
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Walk anytime
Admission
Free
Directions
From JR Ban-etsu West Line’s Inawashiro Station, ride Bandai Toto Bus, get off at Goshikinuma Iriguchi Stop, and walk 5 min.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)