【福島・裏磐梯ひとり旅】心洗われる絶景！神秘の五色沼と大パノラマ桧原湖クルーズ｜休暇村裏磐梯1泊2日

【福島・裏磐梯ひとり旅】心洗われる絶景！神秘の五色沼と大パノラマ桧原湖クルーズ｜休暇村裏磐梯1泊2日

Good morning, this is kanatabi^^! I’m on the JR Banetsu West Line bound for Aizu-Wakamatsu. This trip is to Urabandai in Fukushima Prefecture. Urabandai is a scenic highland resort at the foot of Mt. Bandai,
in the northern part of Fukushima. I got off at Inawashiro Station. The station area is quiet and peaceful. Mt. Bandai, also called “Aizu Fuji.” Beautiful, isn’t it? From here, I’ll take a bus to my first destination, Goshikinuma Ponds! The name translates to “colorful ponds,” because of their variety of hues that vary with the season and weather. Today, I’ll walk the 4 km trail
where you can enjoy stunning views of Goshikinuma Ponds. After about 30 minutes from Inawashiro Station,
I arrived at the “Goshikinuma Ponds Entrance” bus stop. The altitude is about 820 meters. The sun is strong, but the air feels fresh. The “Goshikinuma Ponds Nature Trail” passes by eight ponds of Goshikinuma Ponds. The trail runs east to west in a straight line, about 4 km long. There are two trailheads, each with a parking lot and bus stop. Today, I’ll start from the east side, the “Goshikinuma Ponds Entrance.” A few minutes on foot from the bus stop, passing a parking lot, restaurant, and shops, I reached the first pond, Bishamon-numa Pond. It’s the largest of the Goshikinuma ponds. The water sparkles beautifully. Mt. Bandai is hidden behind the trees… Let’s go down closer to the pond. Here’s the view from the east side of Bishamon-numa Pond. Because of the wind today, I can’t see the beautiful “water mirror”… A stream flows out of Bishamon-numa Pond. The water is amazingly clear. It joins another river ahead and flows into Lake Inawashiro. Someone I met on the trail told me about a butterfly called Asagimadara. It’s a migratory butterfly that travels as far as Okinawa and Taiwan.
Its fluttering wings are so graceful. Let’s head back to the trail. For a while, the path runs along the left side of Bishamon-numa. The trail has little elevation change, so it’s easy even for beginners, though in some spots the footing looks like this. Bishamon-numa is large, and the view changes depending on where you stand. This is the only pond where you can take a boat. Today, the water of Bishamon-numa is a deep green. The color seems to shift subtly depending on the time of day and weather. I also spotted some big carp. Sorry, I don’t have any food for you… It feels so refreshing to walk in nature. I’ve walked quite a bit, but Bishamon-numa still goes on. Where the pond narrows, you can really see how clear the water is. A viewpoint for Mt. Bandai. The trail continues with a few ups and downs. After walking about 15 minutes along Bishamon-numa, I found a signboard. It seems this area is the western end of Bishamon-numa. Such a lovely early autumn view. Next is Aka-numa Pond. The sunshine feels so pleasant. Goshikinuma Ponds has many unnamed ponds, and this is one of them. The crystal-clear water is beautiful… About 15 minutes from Bishamon-numa, I caught a glimpse of it through the trees. The colors look like paint. They say the iron in the water stains the surrounding plants red,
which is why it’s called Aka-numa, “Red Pond.” Just past Aka-numa is Midoro-numa. Its color looks similar to Aka-numa, but if you look closely, the back is clear, the middle is red, and the front is green—
it looks like three colors. A mysterious pond where the water quality differs within the same pond. There should be Tatsu-numa beyond Midoro-numa Pond,
but it seems I missed it. In summer, the thick foliage hides it from view. On the right, I see a light blue pond. This one has a completely different atmosphere. Its color looks like a tropical sea. Benten-numa Pond is also relatively large,
and each step shows you a new view. From the observation deck, you get this scenery of Benten-numa Pond. So beautiful… Let’s keep going. Just walking here feels healing. Oh, a red dragonfly! I haven’t seen one in a while. I can see another observation deck ahead. The next pond is… Wow… What a beautiful color again… You can see Mt. Bandai clearly from here. This is Ao-numa Pond, across from Rurinuma. Because it’s small, its blue color appears even more vivid. The color is stunning, but the water is so acidic that fish can’t live in it. Leaves that fall into the water are bleached white. Now there’s just one pond left—Yanagi-numa Pond. About 10 minutes from Aonuma, Yanagi-numa Pond comes into view on the right. From the first pond, Bishamon-numa Pond, it’s about 3 km to here. Time flew by. There’s a signboard, but you can hardly see the pond from here. Visiting Goshikinuma Ponds for the first time in five years,
I remember the scenery being more open back then… I wonder if the view has changed since. I reached a spot with a slightly better view, but it’s still not the same. Across from there is Chichi-numa Pond. This one has a lovely atmosphere too. The water is so clear you can see the bottom. Walking further east along the trail, I finally found the view I was looking for! Yes, this is the view! The water has a slight ripple,
but the reflection of the sky and trees is stunning. When I visited five years ago, it was autumn foliage season. The red-colored Goshikinuma Ponds is also incredibly beautiful. After finishing the 4 km trail, I arrived at the Urabandai Souvenir Center. Now, let’s have lunch here. Almost everything is sold out… I’ll have the “Aizu Mountain Salt Ramen” (950 yen)! After walking so much in the heat, the salty flavor really hits the spot~ The chashu(braised pork) was tender and delicious too♪ After filling up, I headed to… Hibara Lake, the largest lake in Urabandai. Next, I’ll enjoy the scenery from a boat! The boat has started moving slowly. The Hibara Lake sightseeing boat takes about 35 minutes,
leisurely cruising among the islands floating on the lake. The islands come in all shapes and sizes,
reminding me a bit of Matsushima in Miyagi. The view of the north side of Mt. Bandai from the lake was very impressive. Mt. Bandai erupted in a phreatic (steam) explosion in 1888, creating Hibara Lake, Goshikinuma Ponds, and many other lakes. Of them, Hibara Lake is the largest—
Japan’s biggest volcanic dam lake. Unlike lava-flow eruptions, phreatic eruptions recover naturally quickly, and today it’s a tourist spot where people can enjoy beautiful scenery like this. The autumn colors must be stunning too. While the eruption created these beautiful landscapes,
it also caused many casualties. The post town “Hibarajuku” on the north side of Hibara Lake sank under the water, leaving only the shrine on higher ground above the surface. In winter, when the water level drops,
the submerged torii gate emerges above the lake surface. Just 35 minutes! The sightseeing cruise was more fun than I imagined. I wish I could have stayed on longer. The boat I rode was the “Bandai-maru.” Up close, the water of Hibara Lake is this clear. Knowing the history makes you truly appreciate this stunning view. Back at the souvenir center, I visited a gelato shop. A popular shop where you can enjoy a variety of flavors, from classic to seasonal. Looks delicious ♡ The mineral-rich salt and the sweetness of the milk
were absolutely delicious ♡ The edamame flavor had a pleasant texture and refreshing taste—also very tasty♪ From the souvenir center, I took a taxi to today’s accommodation,
“Kyukamura Urabandai.” I was planning to go straight to the hotel, but the driver recommended a stop at Sohara Lake. A calm and peaceful view… It’s apparently a hidden gem for autumn foliage! A few cosmos flowers were in bloom. About a 10-minute walk from Sohara Lake, I arrived at the hotel. The open lobby with high ceilings feels very spacious. The view from the large windows is wonderful too. This is the room on the second floor. This time, I chose a Western-style room. It had a desk and sofa, making it very comfortable. The room comes with a spacious sink, bath, and toilet. And the highlight of this room is… The view from the window! What a beautiful view~ This is the café space, “Forest Café.” You can enjoy drinks and small treats for free. Next to it is the library corner. Let’s take a break at the outdoor terrace seats. A lawn and blue sky spread out right in front of you. Perfect for a relaxing moment!! After resting, it’s time for the hot springs! There are two types of baths: indoor and outdoor. The outdoor bath, fed by its own spring, has brownish cloudy water.
It was wonderful. The post-bath area is spacious as well. There were free massage chairs too. There’s also a shampoo bar. You take the amenities you need with you. Women can also choose a yukata. Free post-bath ice cream bar. I hadn’t had it in a while. Such a nostalgic taste~ Dinner is served buffet-style in the restaurant. From classic dishes to Aizu local cuisine,
there’s a wide variety on display. I focused mainly on the local specialties. Three types of Aizu miso dengaku, and the beef steak was very tender,
with a delicious truffle sauce ♡ Since I’m here, I’ll try some local Aizu sake too… It’s “Sharaku” from Miyaisen Meijo in Aizuwakamatsu. After some hesitation, I ordered their “popular” sake… And it was the perfect choice! Fruity, refreshing, and exactly to my taste! It has a clean finish and is easy to drink… So delicious, I could probably drink it all at once (laughs). I’m full, but I want to finish with a sauce katsudon! So I just took one piece on my plate. The rice is delicious too. In the dessert corner, there were cakes, mountain salt pudding, fruits, chestnuts, and candied sweet potatoes. Soft serve ice cream too♪ I was completely satisfied with my dinner, right down to the last dessert. After dinner, I headed to the lobby to join the night program, “Starlit Walk”! Following everyone, I stepped outside the hotel. The guide shows us the stars visible that night. Lately, the weather’s been bad, so I was worried about tonight too. As I was admiring the beautiful sky, then suddenly! A shooting star!! Here it is again in slow motion. Did you see it? It was such a wonderful night ✨ The next morning… Mt. Bandai is covered in thick clouds. Near Kyukamura Urabandai, there’s a walking trail with great views, and I had planned to go there today,
but with this weather, it seems impossible… Maybe it will clear up…?
For now, let’s go have breakfast. I had high expectations for Kyukamura Urabandai’s meals because of good reviews, and as expected, both dinner and breakfast were delicious, homemade-style dishes—very satisfying. Let’s eat! For the final touch, I poured grated yam over rice and added a soft-boiled egg with Aizu chicken. It was absolutely delicious! Unfortunately, the weather showed no sign of improving… It’s a bit early, but I decided to head back. I’ll save the walk around Renge-numa and Nakase-numa for next time. The meals were delicious, and I could relax—
it was a wonderful stay. I headed to Inawashiro Station on the hotel’s shuttle bus. I’ll come back again, Urabandai. The sun is starting to peek through. It cleared up as we headed south. Apparently, it’s common for the north and south sides of Mt. Bandai to have different weather. It’s sunny and hot at Inawashiro Station. It’s hard to leave, but let’s head home… A trip fully enjoying Urabandai’s nature. Healed by the majestic Mt. Bandai and beautiful scenery ☺️ On kanatabi, I share videos of travels around Japan, seeking beautiful landscapes. If you enjoyed this video, I’d be grateful if you could subscribe and like it. Thank you very much for watching until the end.

初秋の福島・裏磐梯へ。
五色沼ハイキングと桧原湖観光船を楽しみました。
宿泊した休暇村裏磐梯は、雄大な磐梯山が望める絶景マウンテンビューのホテル。
ビュッフェスタイルの食事は会津の郷土料理など種類豊富で大満足でした。
満天の星空にも大感動。非日常を味わえました✨
日本の自然は、ほんと美しいなぁ…と実感した旅でした😊
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