2025 Yama District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

Goshikinuma Lake is a lake located in Bandai-Asahi National Park in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is part of the famous Five Colored Lakes group. It is a very beautiful place during the fall when the leaves change color, especially in October to early November. Highlights: •The lake has water of various colors such as blue, green and emerald, which change with the season and weather. •Surrounded by rich nature, including forests and mountains, making it a great place for hiking and photography. •Visitors can walk on nature trails or go boating on the lake. #AutumnTravel #100WaysToTravel #fukushima #japan

#Japan Travel Strategy The Inawashiro/Bandai area, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, is a highland area rich in nature with Mt. Bandai to the north and Lake Inawashiro to the south. Inawashiro is characterized by a basin that spreads at the foot of Mt. Bandai and a topography centered around Lake Inawashiro in the center of the basin. This is an introduction to a 1-night, 2-day gourmet trip while enjoying a drive. If you are planning a trip to Fukushima, I hope you will read to the end and use it as a reference for sightseeing efficiently. 🔸Area: Fukushima, Bandai area ───────────────── 🔸Time required: 2 days ───────────────── 🔸Transportation method: Car ─────────────── This time we visited 5 spots. 🔹Day 1 ❶ 11:30 Okubo Shoten, a specialty store of Aizu brand horse sashimi ↓ ↓ 🚗About 4km, about 5 minutes ↓ ❷ 12:40 Tenkyokaku ↓ ↓ 🚗About 27km, about 40 minutes ↓ ❸ 14:30 Lakewood Cafe, a sweets shop in Hilo ↓ ↓ 🚗About 6.5km, about 15 minutes ↓ ❹ 15:30 HOTELLI aalto · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · 🍴Gourmet spot 🔹Aizu brand horse meat specialty store Okubo Shoten 📍1110-1, Mitsuwa, Habakameme, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3284 🔹Hiro's Sweets Shop Lakewood Cafe 📍1095-47, Soharayama, Hibara, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2701 ☘️Tourist Spots 🔹Tenkyokaku 📍1048, Okinazawa Gotenyama, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3285 🏨Accommodation 🔹HOTELLI aalto 📍1073-1, Obuhira, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2701 5 3 · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • • ✤ • • • · · 🔹Day 2 ❶ 10:00 Morohashi Museum of Modern Art ↓ ↓ 🚗Approx. 16km, approx. 25 minutes ↓ ❷ 12:00 Inawashiro Herb Garden · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · ☘️Tourist Spots 🔹Morohashi Museum of Modern Art 📍1093 Hiharakenga Mine, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2701 🔹Inawashiro Herb Garden 📍2-4-14 Kawageta Tennozaka, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-2663 -1-6 #Domestic Travel #Fukushima #Museum #Cafe

#GetDiscountWithoutLuck #japantrip 🌸 Kannonji River – A Hidden Gem of a Beautiful and Quiet Cherry Blossom Tunnel 🌸 More than 200 cherry trees line the river. The specialty here is the cherry blossom line planted parallel to the Kannonji River for hundreds of meters, forming a pink tunnel that reflects on the water surface. The atmosphere is romantic without trying. 🚶♀️ Quiet, not crowded Unlike famous cherry blossom viewing spots, there aren't many people here, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle or want to feel like walking slowly, taking pictures, and enjoying nature in private. 📸 Classic wooden bridge corner There is a small bridge across the river, which has become a popular photo spot because you can see the cherry blossom line along the line, reflecting on the water surface, creating a very soft image. 🚆 Easy to travel from Sendai From Sendai Station, take the JR Tohoku Line to Kakuda Station and walk for about 15 minutes. If you come in early April, you will see cherry blossoms blooming all along the line. 🧘♂️ The feeling is that you walk and your heart is calm. There is no noise, only the sound of flowing water and wind blowing through the flowers. It's really perfect for resetting your heart. ⸻ If you want to experience simple but beautiful cherry blossoms, you have to try it at least once. 🌸✨

#JapanTravelStrategy A hotel with natural hot springs and highland cuisine, surrounded by nature near Bandai Asahi National Park and Goshiki-numa in Urabandai, which straddles the three prefectures of Fukushima, Yamagata, and Niigata. A 40-year-old resort was renovated and opened in 2009. The space is characterized by a fusion of Nordic lifestyle and Japanese culture. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • ✤ • • • · · ①Lobby The Nordic furniture was lovely. ②Library You can read while looking at the swamp. Drinks are also available. ③Guest Room Annex Room 103 Guest room with a weak alkaline, sulfurous spring hot spring. ④Dining Dinner and breakfast made with local ingredients such as Aizu rice and traditional Aizu vegetables that are safe and have the natural sweetness and aroma of vegetables. · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · Location ★★★★★ Cleanliness ★★★★★ Amenities ★★★★★ · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · • • • ✤ • • • · · · Access 📍1073 Oobuhira, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 969-2701 #DomesticTravel #Fukushima #UraBandai

🚗 [Fukushima, Urabandai Bandai Azuma Skyline] A sky-high drive through the spectacular road above the clouds The Bandai Azuma Skyline, which connects Fukushima City with the Bandai Mountain and Urabandai areas, is a spectacular driving route at an altitude of 1,600m, which makes you feel like you are driving above the clouds. The magnificent scenery below and the rugged land unique to the volcanic zone are an extraordinary experience. ⸻ 🌋Characteristics and Sights - A mountain road of about 29km that is fun to change with the difference in altitude. The snow corridor and the fumarolic area of ​​Jododaira are popular - Get excited about the cliffs at the spectacular spots "Tsubakuro Valley" and "Fudosawa Bridge"!・Learn about and climb Azuma Kofuji at the Jododaira Visitor Center ・Popular for stargazing, and on clear nights it acts as a natural planetarium ⸻ 🚙Access ・[Car] About 60 minutes by car from Fukushima Nishi IC or Tsuchiyu IC (traffic restrictions apply depending on the season) ・Free to use (as of 2025) / traffic period: Early April to mid-November (closed in winter) ⸻ 🌿Recommended seasons and ways to enjoy ・May: Contrast between new green buds and remaining snow ・October: A spectacular drive with autumn leaves dyeing the mountainside ・Trekking courses, visitor centers, and hot springs are scattered along the way ⸻ 👣Travel tips ・Drive carefully as there are many curves. Early mornings and weekdays are recommended ・A camera is a must! Mornings are also great for seeing the sea of ​​clouds. ・Don't forget to take precautions against the cold (it's high altitude so it can get cold easily) ⸻ #FukushimaTourism #FukushimaTrip #UraBandai #BandaiAzumaSkyline #AmazingDrive #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #TohokuTourism

I visited the Tohoku region of Japan during summer vacation. At first, I planned to enjoy cherries from Yamagata, but when I found out that I could pick strawberries in Fukushima in the summer, I went right away. This strawberry farm is located in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima, a little deep in the mountains. The daytime temperature was a comfortable 23 degrees, and the varieties I could enjoy this time were "Shisei" and "Tochiotome". The official website said that "Natsuzui" and "Natsu no Mizutetsu" were also available, but I was unable to find them. At 2,800 yen for 45 minutes, it was a good deal for summer strawberry picking, and the sweetness and aroma were comparable to winter strawberries. (Photo 5 is "Natsubi Lyricism" that I bought at the market for 5,500 yen, and it had a strange crunchy, sweet texture.) #JapaneseStrawberryPicking #Fukushima #SummerStrawberries

📍 Fukushima Prefecture Koriyama and Inawashiro Fukushima Prefecture: Koriyama and Inawashiro I'll introduce the spots I visited in a two-day, one-night trip. ⚫︎Fukushima Airport As you leave the airport entrance, you'll see the towering Ultraman The birthplace of founder Eiji Tsuburaya ⚫︎Lucky Park in Koriyama Is it unusual to see Pokemon so prominently? The Lucky is so big you can see it from afar. The grounds are spacious and relaxing, so it's a great spot for a picnic🍱 Access: 30 minutes on foot from Koriyama Station *There are several Lucky Parks, so be careful of the area. ⚫︎Koriyama Fureai Science Museum The observation lobby of the space-themed science museum is also recommended as a night view spot💫 Access: Right next to Koriyama Station ⚫︎Inachari Rent a bicycle at the Inawashiro Tourism Association, right next to the station Rent a map and bicycle and tour Inawashiro. There are many flat mountains, so even beginners can feel safe 🚲 Mt. Bandai *There is a cycling season/There are only a limited number of bikes, so please check the website ⚫︎Lake Inawashiro The fourth largest lake in Japan The water was so clear that it was given the nickname "Lake of Heavenly Mirrors" because it reflected the majestic figure of Mt. Bandai in each season. ⚫︎Mt. Bandai Mt. Bandai has been selected as one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. When you see the real thing, it looks so cool! I said that. A mountain with a sharp shape ⛰️ ⚫︎Roadside Station Inawashiro A roadside station that is easy for bike touring and cycling to stop by A recommended spot for souvenirs and lunch 🏍️ I took out the Aizu specialty "Sakura Croquette". _ _ _ _ _ Please use this as a reference for your trip 🔖 #Fukushima #FukushimaTourism #DomesticTravel #FreeHotelStay

📍Lake Inawashiro sightseeing boat dock Nagahama, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 《Access》 Bus stop Nagahama/1 minute walk from Aizu Bus Bus stop Kanisawa/16 minutes walk from Aizu Bus Bus stop Nishikubo/26 minutes walk from Aizu Bus ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ ▶️On the way to see the spray ice on Lake Inawashiro I found a huge number of ducks and stopped by. It was the first time in my life that I saw so many ducks 👀 There were swan-shaped and turtle-shaped sightseeing boats at anchor, and countless ducks flocked to the lakeshore in front, and the whole area was a monochrome world of black and white 😱 The only thing that echoed there was the cries of the birds 😳It was just amazing. #Fukushima #FukushimaTourism #WinterTrip #Inawashiro #LakeInawashiro #Ducks #0YenTripJanuary2025

Access: 40 minutes by taxi from Aizuwakamatsu Station Tourist attractions: View of the autumn leaves at Goshiki-numa Hotels: There are several nearby Dining & Restaurants: There are restaurants and English-speaking establishments Shopping: There are several souvenir shops 💰Price per person: Free admission 💞Reasons why we recommend it: The mysterious blue, red, and green swamps that appear deep in the mountains and the colorful autumn leaves reflected on the lake surface are truly beautiful. We hope everyone will go and see them! 🕰️Opening hours: It should be open after 9:00

Take a bus from Fukushima Airport to Koriyama, then take the JR train to Inawashiro Station, and transfer to a bus to the Goshikinuma entrance. The trail is about 4 kilometers long, and the maple leaves change from green to yellow to orange to red along the way, sometimes adorned with bright yellow ginkgo accessories. Even if it occasionally starts to drizzle, it doesn't diminish the beauty. With wind and maple leaves in the rain, as you walk, the weather clears up.

Right next to Lake Inawashiro!! I went to a roadside station that's super popular right now 🚗³₃ The first thing I noticed was the gondola 🚡 The ropeway gondola is a spot with a bench-like element 🚠 It's nice to be able to eat inside the gondola ✨ It's so popular that the roadside station was super crowded 😥 There are a lot of cash registers, so it moves fast considering how long the queue is, so don't give up and try lining up 😆 ➸Chim's recommended souvenirs ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Tenjin-sama Caramel Apple Peanut Butter is limited time only ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Rakuou Cafe au Lait・Bekko no Nyuu-Hatsu Coffee Express ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Kashiwaya Thin-skinned Manju Strained bean paste ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Tips︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Don't forget to get the roadside station stamp!! It's installed at the information desk︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎The Pokemon manhole is on the Bandai mountain side︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎The food court is also recommendedKitakata ramen, sauce katsudon, and curry all look delicious✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ ➸Recommended spot information📍Roadside station Inawashiro ✤Address: 1 Katata Gohyakukari, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture✤Access: Immediately off the Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC on the Ban'etsu Expressway✤Cost: free✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼ #Domestic travel record line #Roadside station #Fukushima tourism #Lake Inawashiro #Tohoku trip

Yellow fall, can be seen only in winter season. We went there by 2nd week of February. To the way to there, you need to take 2 robe rift on the half of the mountain and they walk till to the fall. Hiring local guide should be favorable not to get loss path. It could take 3 hrs for round trip by foot and then take a lift ride to the bottom of mountain. Need to prepare Snow shoe Handle Gloves Hat Warm water and some snacks #wintergetaway

Introducing beautiful spots in Fukushima where you definitely want to go! Flowers bloom in every season✍🏻 (All photos are from May 2023) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ This is the Inawashiro Herb Garden in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture A beautiful garden with lots of flowers blooming in the house and garden🌿 There are also lots of photogenic spots❤️ ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ▼ ᴀʀᴇᴀ ɪɴғᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ 🪽 "Umbrella Sky" 』 Exhibitions only available from spring to autumn⛱ A photogenic spot with a beautiful reflection on the water in the foreground🪞✨ - Inside the greenhouse with the umbrella sky, bougainvillea was in full bloom✨ The deep pink was beautiful〜💗 It is said to be one of the largest in Tohoku🗣️ There was also a photo spot with lots of floating heart-shaped balloons❤️ It was a little hot because it was a greenhouse, but it looks like it would be fun even on a rainy day〜🫶 - You can enjoy various flowers in the large garden, but there were also many wood carvings on display, so try looking for them🌳 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 📸 ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏ ᴛɪᴘs ˊ˗ Umbrella Sky is lined up and you can take photos one group at a time, so even if it's crowded, you can take photos without people 📸 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ✍🏻 ɪɴғᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (As of December 2023) Inawashiro Herb Garden 📍Address | 2414-16 Kawageta Tennozaka, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture 🕰Opening hours | 10:00-16:00 (until 17:00 on weekends) 🎫Admission fee | 350 yen 🚐Parking | Available ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ #Domestic travel #Fukushima tourism #Photogenic spots #Fukushima trip #besttrip2023