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Sightseeing around

Sightseeing around

Introducing information on sightseeing spots and events in the area recommended by this facility

Urabandai is also recommended as a base for sightseeing.
The Skyline opens in spring, and we recommend driving and visiting roadside stations along with the Lakeline and Gold Line.
  • Recommended spots

    • 5 minutes walk from the hotel

      Goshikinuma Ponds

      Certified as a Michelin Green Guide 1 star in 2016.
      A general term for many lakes such as Bishamonnuma, Akanuma, Midoronuma, Tatsunuma, Bentennuma, Rurinuma, Aonuma, and Yaginuma.
      Depending on the swamp, emerald green, cobalt blue, turquoise blue,
      It is called a "mysterious lake" in a mysterious place where the colors are different from emerald blue and pastel blue.
      It ’s not five swamps, but because you can see various colors.
      The name "Goshikinuma Ponds" was given.
      It is said that the factors that cause the different colors are the weather, the season, the viewing angle, and the volcanic substances contained in the water.
      The colors look slightly different depending on the seasons, weather, time of day, etc.
      We recommend that you visit again, not just once.
      It's also fun to go trekking and strolling.
      You can enjoy rowing boats at the largest "Bishamonnuma Pond
    • 5 minutes walk from the hotel

      Bishamonnuma Pond

      The largest swamp in "Goshikinuma Ponds Bishamonnuma Pond".
      You can see the Mt Bandai the background, and you can see the scenery that represents the Urabandai
      "Koi that invites happiness" inhabits Bishamonnuma Pond
      It is a carp with a cute heart mark on the belly, and happiness will come to those who see the carp.
      There is also a legend that love will be fulfilled when you meet this carp.
      Look for the heart-shaped carp and take a picture of it.
    • 1 minute by car from the hotel

      Morohashi Museum of Modern Art

      A museum famous for Dali's exhibits, also known as the Dali Museum.
      Dali's paintings, sculptures, prints, and other paintings Impressionism to the Surrealism period,
      A collection of paintings by British contemporary artist PJ Crook and a unique collection.
      You can always enjoy more than dozens of Dali works.
      It's free for junior high school students and younger, so it's for families with children.

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1093-23 Kengamine, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Opening period *Closed this winter
      From November 30, 2020 to April 23, 2021(Opened from April 24, 2021)
    • About 20 minutes by car from the hotel

      Grandeco Snow Resort

      A ski resort where you can enjoy spring skiing.
      The snow quality is good and there is a kids park, so it is popular with families with children.
      From late October to early November with an aerial walk at an altitude of 1,400 m
      Gondola operation where you can hunt for autumn leaves.

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      Arasunasawayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Slope open period
      From snow to May 5
    • 13 minutes by car from the hotel

      Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Snow Park & Resort

      Nekoma where snow idiots who love snow gather.
      Overwhelming amount and light powder. "Micro Fine Snow"
      Wide steep high-speed burn for advanced users.
      A park that starts from the season in and reaches its peak in spring.

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1163 Nekomayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County

      ■Opening date
      Friday / Saturday / Sunday *Operates 4 days a week

    • 12 minutes by car from the hotel

      Urabandai Ski Resort

      course, but it is a little-known ski resort.
      Urabandai, play in the snow to your heart's content.
      Family slopes recommended for beginners and kids
      You can enjoy a course layouts, including slopes for advanced users.
      Please come to see Powder Snow.

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1170-5 Obudaira, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Business period
      December 26, 2020 (Saturday) -March 21, 2021(Sunday)
      Friday / Saturday / Sunday *Operates 4 days a week
  • Enjoy each season(Spring / summer)

    Mt Bandai will also open in late May, so you can enjoy mountain climbing and trekking.
    From the beginning of June to the end of July, Oguninuma Pond of Oguni-numa is in full bloom.It is about an hour's drive to Aizu, which has a long history.
    You can also enjoy the Three Korori Kannon Tour, the famous gourmet Sauce Cutlet Rice Bowl, and Kitakata Ramen!
    Urabandai is a cool summer resort.It rarely exceeds 30 degrees.
    You can also enjoy boating and canoeing Campsite Goshikinuma Ponds and the campsite.
    • 47 minutes by car from the hotel

      【spring】Bandai-Azuma Skyline

      The period during which the Bandai-Azuma Skyline
      Every year from early April to mid-November.You can enjoy the snow corridor in spring.
      Even during the period, depending on road surface freezing, snow cover, volcanic gas concentration, and eruption alert level
      If safety cannot be ensured, traffic will be restricted.
      Please check the traffic regulation information before going out.
    • 1 hour 18 minutes by car from the hotel

      【spring】Nikko Kisuge

      The best time to see it is from late June to early July.
      A one-day flower that blooms in the morning and deflate in the evening.
      Oguninuma Pond, you will come across a whole surface of Nikko Kisuge.
      The number of inhabitants exceeds Oze and is the highest in Japan!
      It glows orange and is truly a magnificent view.
      A photogenic spot with a wooden path.
    • 5 minutes by car from the hotel

      【spring】Motor boat

      You can enjoy visiting the islands of Lake Hibara while looking at Mt Bandai
      Prices vary depending on the number of people and the course

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1172-4 Obudaira, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture
      Gold House MEGURO

      ■Opening Hours
      From 10:00 to 15:00
    • 2 minutes by car from the hotel

      【summer】Bass fishing experience

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1172-4 Obudaira, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture
      Gold House MEGURO

      ■Bass fishing period
      ・From the end of April to the middle of November
      ・Weekend at the end of May, June, July, August
       am5: 00 (reception starts) -pm4: 00 Rental end
      ・May, September, October
       am6: 00 (reception starts) -pm4: 00 Rental end(Punctuality)
    • 5 minutes by car from the hotel

      【summer】camp

      Campsite that will pick you up at the lake in front of Gold House MEGURO by boat.
      In the summer, you can dobon on the lake with the Tarzan rope, rowing boats, fishing and all you can do around the lake!
      You can also have BBQ and enjoy it all day long.
    • 5 minutes by car from the hotel

      【summer】Canoeing experience

      They will lend you a canoe in the Campsite
      You can see fish when you row on the lake with sweets
      You will find small islands and many discoveries.
    • 6 minutes by car from the hotel

      【summer】Watershield picking experience

      Pick the water shield in a small box-like boat.
      Before summer vacation, it is a weekend experience only.It is held every day from summer vacation.
      Application is until 20:00 the day before.Reservation required.

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1092-65 Onogawahara, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture
      Urabandai Site Station

      ■Period
      From the end of June to the end of August

      ■Time
      From 10:00 to 15:00

    • 1 minute drive from the hotel

      【summer】Crayfish fishing experience

      Unfortunately it was canceled last year.
      Signal Crayfish Fishing Competition is being held every year.
      For details, please check the website of Urabandai Tourism Association

      ■Access
      1093-697 Kengamine, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture
      Urabandai Visitor Center Reception

      ■Crayfish fishing experience event
      Held every year from July to September

      ■Capacity
      50 groups 100 people
  • Enjoy each season(Autumn / winter)

    In autumn, the Nakatsugawa Valley and the autumn leaves on the Skyline are spectacular.
    In winter, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding with good snow quality!
    Rental snowwear is available for those staying at the property.
    • 47 minutes by car from the hotel

      【autumn】Bandai-Azuma Skyline Autumn Leaves Hunting

      The period during which the Bandai-Azuma Skyline
      Every year from early April to mid-November.You can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves in autumn.
      Bandai-Azuma Skyline is a recommended spot that does not cause heavy traffic even when hunting for autumn leaves, which can be very congested near the Tokyo metropolitan area.
      Depending on road freezes, snow cover, volcanic gas concentration, and eruption alert level, even during the period
      If safety cannot be ensured, traffic will be restricted.
      Please check the traffic regulation information before going out.
    • 5 minutes by car from the hotel

      【autumn】NPO Corporation Urabandai Eco Tourism Association

      Urabandai area is Kijishi no Sato.
      You can experience painting the wooden toy "Mamori Kitsune (fox amulet)
      Recommended for those looking for a rainy day or indoor plan
      How about making your own Mamori Kitsune (fox amulet) Urabandai

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1092-65 Onogawahara, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture
      Urabandai Site Station

      ■Time
      From 10:00 to 15:00
    • 8 minutes by car from the hotel

      【autumn】Lacquer Workshop Tsunoda

      You can experience painting with real lacquer on your favorite plate by lacquer or lacquer technique.
      Children can also be accompanied by a guardian.(The deposit experience is for elementary school students and above)
      At the workshop, exhibited works such as Nitten, and lacquer ware and accessories for everyday use are also permanently exhibited and sold.
      There is also a baby rest room, so even those with children can visit without hesitation.

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1096-217 Soharayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Time
      From 10:00 to 16:00
    • 12 minutes by car from the hotel to Urabandai Ski Resort + 1 hour walk from the lift top

      【winter】Yellow Falls

      You can walk from the lift of Urabandai Ski Resort
      Mt Bandai a huge frozen yellow icefall that can be formed at the explosion crater of Mt. Bandai.
      The water that seeps out of the crater wall freezes little by little in winter,
      A large ice waterfall "Yellow Falls" is formed.
      Therefore, it is also called a phantom icefall.No matter where you shoot, the scenery will be a picture.
      Akanuma on the way, eruption is rising.
      It freezes in winter and you can walk on the lake with snowshoes.
      When the weather is nice, the contrast between the blue sky and the snow is beautiful.
      It's about 10m high, so it can't fit in the horizontal photo.
      There is a guided tour with snow rental, so it is recommended to go with a guide.
    • 31 minutes by car from the hotel

      【winter】Shibuki-gori (naturally forming ice sculptures)

      The waves of Lake Inawashiro were blown by the strong winter wind and washed ashore on the trees on the shore.
      It is said to be a rare phenomenon in Japan.
      In addition to Konan Town Hamajihama, you can also see it at Inawashiro Town Tenjinhama
      The best time to see is from early January to mid-February.

      ■Paid guide(Reservation required)
      The Nature Conservation Association of Lake Inawashiroko
      TEL0242-85-7573
    • 5 minutes by car from the hotel

      【winter】Smelt fishing experience

      First of all, the price includes fishing instruction by an instructor, boat, and snowmobile transfer.
      ・House usage fee, heating stove, temporary toilet for men and women.
      ・rod(All electric),Device,bait,Tip.
      ・The cooking fee for the caught smelt is also included.You can enjoy it at the store even if you don't get along.

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1172-4 Obudaira, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture
      Gold House MEGURO

      ■Business period
      From early November to late March

      ■Experience course
      ・Half-day course(8:00 to 11:30/From 12:00 to 15:30)

      ■Advance reservation required / by phone(Reception time:From 8:00 to 17:00)
      Tel:0241-32-2233
    • 6 minutes by car from the hotel

      【winter】Eco Night Fantasy

      Unfortunately it was canceled in 2021,
      I hope it can be held in 2022.

      ■Event
      【Experience event】From 10:00 to 16:00
      【Candle lighting ceremony】From 17:00
      In addition to hands-on events, 3000 candles are lit in the range Renge Pond
      Message fireworks are also launched.

      ■Access
      1092-65 Onogawahara, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture
      Urabandai Site Station

      ■Holding time
      2nd Friday, Saturday and Sunday of February every year
    • 28 minutes by car from the hotel

      【winter】Sake brewery tour / experience

      the current,To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus,
      It seems that the tasting service and the following guided brewery tour are suspended.
      Normally, a guided tour of the Eisen Shuzou
      You can guide the brewing work site with monitor images from the tour passage.
      During the brewing suspension period (around May to October)
      Centered on the monitor or on the weekday bottling line.

      ■Guided tour guide time
      (1) From 10:00 (2) From 11:00 (3) From 13:00 (4) From 14:00 (5) From 15:00
      (Time required:About 20 to 30 minutes)
  • Stop-in spot

    • 5 minutes by car from the hotel

      Home-roasted coffee shop MotoCoffee

      A cafe where you can enjoy authentic coffee.
      They are particular about beans and put them in carefully.

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1097-125 Jinkurosawayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Opening Hours
      From 11:00 to 17:00

      ■Regular holiday
      Wednesday Thursday
    • 6 minutes by car from the hotel

      Bakery Sasakitei

      A small bakery in the village.You can also eat in.
      Many breads are sold out around noon at a popular bakery.
      It is recommended to go in the morning.It is delicious to have the pizza toast re-baked and eat it.

      ■Access
      〒969-2701
      1097 Jinkurosawayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Opening Hours
      From 8:00 to 18:00(Ends as soon as sold out)

      ■Regular holiday
      Monday / Tuesday
    • 30 minutes by car from the hotel

      Tatsusawa Fudo Falls

      Fudoson is enshrined in the waterfall, and many worshipers attend the festival on April 19th.Nakanosawa Onsen also about 5 minutes by car.
      It is a popular and beautiful waterfall that even children can easily walk within a 10-minute walk from the parking lot.
      When I go near, I feel the splash of the waterfall up close,
      You can feel the refreshing air of negative ions with your whole body.
      It is also popular as a photo spot.

      ■Access
      〒969-2752
      Tatsuzawa, Kogai, Inawashiro Town, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture
    • 22 minutes by car from the hotel

      Soba Goya

      You can eat "real soba" at the "old mansion / old hearth".
      Okuhibara is one of Japan's leading hometowns, surrounded by beautiful lakes, greenery and mountains.
      Please enjoy the clean water that can be said to be the blessing of Urabandai

      ■Access
      〒966-0501
      1131-126 Dozenhara, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Opening Hours
      Closed as soon as the soba runs out from 11:00

      ■Regular holiday
      Tuesday Wednesday
    • 8 minutes by car from the hotel

      Bandia Herb Garden

      A quiet herb cafe near the lakes of Lake Hibara" and "Lake Sohara
      There are also terrace seats, so you can spend a pleasant lunch or tea time on a sunny day.
      You can enjoy a wide variety of herbal teas.

      ■Access
      1096-433 Soharayama, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Opening Hours
      From 9:00 to 17:00

      ■Regular holiday
      Thursday (holidays, Golden Week, Obon are open every day regardless of regular holidays)
    • 2 minutes by car from the hotel

      Hiro-no-Okashiyasan

      It is sold at two stores, the Lakewood Cafe Store and the Kengamine Take-Out Store
      Kengamine Take-Out Store is easy to understand in front of Urabandai 7-Eleven
      Due to its location, Kengamine Take-Out Store is open in winter.
      Hanamame Mont Blanc is a brand that you should try once.
      Using the special products of Hanamame (bean) and chestnuts, the sweetness of the chocolate is also outstanding.

      ■Access
      1093-468 Kengamine, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Opening Hours
      From 10:00 to 17:00(Ends as soon as sold out)

      ■Regular holiday
      Wednesday
    • 18 minutes by car from the hotel

      Kuimonoya La Neige

      Although it has a name and appearance like a coffee shop, there are many customers who are looking for soba noodles.
      A set of handmade soba and sauce katsudon is popular.
      The thin, transparent and beautiful soba noodles are the best to go through.
      It's a popular shop, so a line is inevitable.

      ■Access
      140-1 Shirominami, Inawashiro Town, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Opening Hours
      From 11:30 to 14:15

      ■Regular holiday
      Irregular holidays
    • 12 minutes by car from the hotel

      Soba Cafe Mori no Sora kazu

      It's a soba and pizza shop in Inawashiro.
      You can enjoy authentic soba noodles even in the name of a cafe.
      There is also a unique menu called "Tempura Curry Tsuke Soba", which is interesting.

      ■Access
      4040-5 Serisawa, Inawashiro Town, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Opening Hours
      From 11:00 to 15:00

      ■Regular holiday
      Monday Tuesday
    • 18 minutes by car from the hotel

      Okuurabandai Ramenya(Old store name:Sio-YA)

      Yamajio Ramen is famous.
      The ramen soup made with Yamajio (salt taken from the mountain) Urabandai
      A soup with a soft texture that cannot be imagined with ordinary salt ramen.
      The taste is firm and entwined well with the small noodles.
      Since it is located in the back of Lake Hibara, it is recommended to visit it in connection with the Road Station Urabandai
      It's a popular shop, so you can line up.There is a possibility that the soup will run out in the afternoon.

      ■Access
      1034-19 Ubatasawa, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama County, Fukushima Prefecture

      ■Opening Hours
      From 10:00 to 15:00
      As soon as the soup runs out, the service will end.

      ■Regular holiday
      Tuesday