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A mysterious lake district with various colors of water bodies.
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.
Aonuma, touted as the most beautiful
Bishamon Pond offers row boat rides
The hiking course Goshikinuma Pond Trails
Each season brings different scenery to enjoy
Don snowshoes in winter to take a walk
Some reviews are AI-translated.
I joined a snowshoe tour to Goshikinuma in winter, organized by Urabandai Lake Resort. You can rent all the gear, so you don't need to bring anything. The guide explained how to use the snowshoes in detail.
As you walk through the snowy path, you’ll come across the beautiful Goshikinuma. Along the way, I spotted animal tracks and even saw some lively squirrels!
Enjoying maple syrup dropped onto the snow and a warm cup of tea while taking in the scenery was just perfect.
The round trip is about 2.5 km and takes around two hours at a relaxed pace, so it's safe and even people who don't usually exercise can enjoy it.
I loved seeing the beautiful colors of Goshikinuma, which change depending on the weather, sunlight, and angle that day!
Really beautiful spot! Just watch out for some rocky paths.
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