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Goshikinuma Ponds

Hiking area Nature preserve Scenic spot

One of the Best Places To Visits in Kitashiobara


Address

Kengamine Hibara, Kitashiobara, Yama District, Fukushima 966-0501, Japan

Website

www.urabandai-inf.com

Contact

+81 241-32-2349

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beautiful (29) autumn (15) walk (15) lakes (13) leaves (12) time (11) colors (10) water (10) hike (9) scenery (9)
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  • 4/5 Kanishk P. 3 years ago on Google
    I went in winters, January start - it was snow everywhere. The autumn colors were obviously not seen. I saw something different. The place is totally a hidden trek during this time, no one to be seen around and the bus timings are with long gaps. Just look at the view - Photos are not black and white. I saw the bear sign late and nobody was there and the heavy snow was falling from the trees, it made me ache. Follow here in autumn season for the fun. Wil be going back again, it was beautiful with the frozen lakes too.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacob S. 5 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Scenic lakes pepper this 1.5 hour, 2.5 mile hike. The trail is fairly easy and wide, though muddy in places if it has recently rained. I recommend parking at the 裏磐梯高原駅(バス停) bus stop and taking the ¥250 ride to 五色沼入口駅(バス停). From there, you can begin the hike and eventually end up back at your car. Great way to spend a morning!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 千葉薫 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is a hiking course around the swamp, but please be careful as it is slippery stones and soil. I had an aunt, so I made a U-turn f (^^;) where there were a lot of carps. You can ride a rowboat in the swamp. You were riding quite a bit. There was a lot of water after it rained the night before, but it was sunny this day. It looks good. Less transparent, but mild. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet the lucky heart-shaped carp (* ´-`) The campground is nearby, so after the corona wreck, there will be a camp (* ^^ *) (Original) 沼の周りはハイキングコースなんですが、滑りやすい石や土なので、気をつけて歩いてくださいませ。私は叔母を連れていたので、鯉のいっぱいいるところでUターンf(^^; 沼では手こぎボートが乗れます。結構乗ってましたね。前の晩に雨が降った後で水嵩はありましたが、この日は晴れてました。気持ち良さそうです。透明度は少ないですが、穏やか。 残念ながら、幸運のハートマークの鯉には会えませんでした(*´-`)キャンプ場も近くにあるので、コロナ禍が過ぎたら、キャンプもありですね(*^^*)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sayaka S. 1 year ago on Google • 606 reviews
    Absolutely beautiful hiking spot. You can easily walk along multiple lake on foot. Round trip to the parking spot can be adult done in 2hrs or less. No need to have heavy hiking gear and can be done with small children too. There are few boat rental and cafe and restaurant too. Parking was free. Totally recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sutirtha D. 2 years ago on Google • 199 reviews
    Absolutely stunning hiking trail in winter. The snow makes the area stunning. And walking through the snow with snow boots(needs rental of wide racket like shoes) is great. Doing the entire trail is better than returning after slight ventures into either end. Snow is deep in winter and boots/guide is mandatory. We did it without a guide. Check beforehand if the visitor centre is open or not. We had to rent from a far away shop. Taxis can be booked from the nearby kankou centre.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ウミネコ 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I saw a monkey army on the way to the dam, but I escaped immediately. I didn't encounter a bear. (Original) ダムに登る道路途中で猿軍団を見かけたがすぐ逃げられてしまった。熊には遭遇しなかったメデタシめでたし❗ダムはとても景色が良かった
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gillian W. 2 years ago on Google
    A great walk on a sunny weekday, easy access from the free parking lot on either end. We hiked one way and took the bus back to the trail head for ¥250. We ate a delicious lunch at the west entrance, highly recommend the Aizu sauce katzu cutlet Our 9 year old daughters did the hike without difficulty. Lovely boardwalks protecting the marsh lands and gave perfect photo platforms. Beautiful temperature compared to the valley. 100% recommend it for families or really anyone. The visitor center at the other end of the trail was great, but not a lot of English interpretation. Clean bathroom!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viraf P. 9 months ago on Google • 404 reviews
    A round trip will take around 2 hours, but you can turn around mid-way as well. Quite peaceful and beautiful, definitely recommend.

  • 4/5 Masataka S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the nickname of the sliding dam. There is a shop which puts out dam curry near, too. (Original) 摺上ダムの愛称です。 近くにはダムカレーを出すお店もあります。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ロンサンロール 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You will be impressed by the mysterious scenery of the swamp. Since we walk on forest roads, we recommend that you wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers. You can enjoy a different atmosphere during the autumn leaves season. (Original) 沼の神秘的な景色に感動します。 林道を歩くのでスニーカー等歩き易い靴で来る事オススメします。 紅葉の季節はまた違う雰囲気が楽しめます。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 監督公介 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was very beautiful Especially the gradation of moss in the water was mysterious. Great for a walk after breakfast! ️ (Original) すごく綺麗でした 特に水中に有る苔のグラデーションが神秘的でした。 朝食の後の散歩に最適です‼️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Torsten K. 3 years ago on Google
    Breathtaking beauty in autumn.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 So u. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I saw a heart carp. The autumn leaves and the bright water color were very beautiful. It's 4km on foot, but it was pretty quick. On the way back, the parking lot is just a short bus or taxi ride away. (Original) ハート鯉見れました。 紅葉と鮮やかな水の色がとてもキレイでした。 歩くと4kmありますが、結構あっという間でした。 帰りは、駐車場までバスかタクシーですぐです。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 松本ラン 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I always go on a trip when it's easy to spend, but this time I decided on the members to go to use go to travel, and although it was cold and there was a lot of snow, the color of the brie was also beautiful. (Original) 旅行は、いつも過ごしやすい時期に行きますが今回は go to travel を利用するために行くメンバーで決めて行き寒く雪も多く有ましたが行きブリーの色も綺麗でした。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rashmi c. 5 years ago on Google
    Visited in June starting and the place was amazingly beautiful. A serene hike surrounded by lakes and lush green trees. Be sure to pack your water bottles with you. People visiting by car should keep in mind that the end and start point of this hike trail are not same, so you need to take a bus at the end point to reach at the start point. Also bus are not so frequent even on weekdays, let alone weekends. So it’s advisable to have an idea of bus time table beforehand.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ぐーぐるあかうんと 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is worth seeing at dam. In winter, we can not pass through to Yamagata Prefecture. (Original) 一見の価値ありのダムです。冬季は、山形県への通り抜けできません。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eunice H. 11 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Really awesome view. There is a 4km trail people can walk in the woods and alongside the lakes. Would love to walk more but there is still snow in early April so make sure you wear the right boots.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 4646 S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Scenery is the best But bear huge - worried lol (Original) 景色最高です でもクマ出没ー心配笑
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kano m. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can enjoy relaxing scenery with less traffic volume (Original) 交通量も少なくゆったり景色が楽しめます
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Somonica S. 1 year ago on Google • 252 reviews
    Great little hike, two and a half hours return even if you walk and photos slowly, very Beautiful if you come in fall season, overflow parking is very close to the entrance, so no need to wait your parking at the main lot.

  • 5/5 N M. 9 months ago on Google • 135 reviews
    Beautiful place to hike, especially in the fall, although it gets crowded during the peak season. The lakes have some of the biggest koi fish I have ever seen.

  • 5/5 Anand OHara (. 7 months ago on Google • 106 reviews
    If you are an able body you should do this beautiful wander. It’s not for wheelchairs or prams. Every season has something to offer. It’s well serviced with tourist cafes at either end. There is a lot of info about the volcano on signs and online.

  • 5/5 sejohutomo w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nature should be almost as it is! Aunt who had been complaining about his bad feet 、 you can put it in (Original) 自然ほとんどそのままなのがいい! 足元が悪いとずーっと文句いってたおばはん、あんたはこんでもいい

  • 5/5 神川悦子 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I come every year, but the color of emerald green is very beautiful. Saturdays and Sundays were blessed with wonderful weather and were the most beautiful. (Original) 毎年来てますがエメラルドグリーンの色はとても綺麗です。 土日は素晴らしいお天気に恵まれて最高に綺麗でした。

  • 5/5 鈴木英之 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was beautiful including the autumn leaves! (Original) 紅葉含めキレイでした!

  • 5/5 上遠野朱里 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful view and autumn leaves 🍁🍁🍁 Wonderful 🍁 (Original) 美しい眺めと紅葉🍁🍁🍁素晴らしい🍁

  • 4/5 村上真知子 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) On October 28th, I had beautiful autumn colors in Fukushima, Tohoku 🍁 Have you seen beautiful autumn colors in Kanto yet? (Original) 10月28日、私は東北の福島の紅葉、とても綺麗でした🍁もう皆さんは関東で綺麗な紅葉を見ましたか?

  • 5/5 鈴木俊二 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Autumn leaves 🍁 are beautiful. Nishikigoi will also come. (Original) 紅葉🍁がきれいです。錦鯉もよってきます。

  • 5/5 米澤潤 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The leaves were very beautiful! (Original) 紅葉がとても綺麗でした!

  • 4/5 ZX14R KAWASAKI J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The colors of water that appear to be red, yellow and blue of the sky, green and light blue of autumn leaves. The beautiful scenery is an eye treat. (Original) 紅葉の赤、黄と空の青、緑や水色に見える水の色。綺麗な景色は目のご馳走です。

  • 4/5 大西一史 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately it was raining. If it's sunny, the collaboration between the colors of the autumn leaves and the swamp is beautiful 🎵 (Original) あいにくの雨天でした。晴れていたら紅葉と沼の色のコラボが綺麗ですね🎵

  • 4/5 はらひろし 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The color of the water in the lake is unique and wonderful! (Original) 湖沼の水の色が独特で素晴らしい!

  • 5/5 Kokufuda E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A group of beautiful lakes dotted with swamps of different colors. Especially the blue swamp is like the sea of ​​Okinawa. There are places where you can see Mt. Bandai and the swamp, and it is good at that time no matter what season you visit. Snowshoes are also recommended in winter. (Original) 色の違う沼が点在する、美しい湖沼群。 特に青い沼が、まるで沖縄の海のよう。 磐梯山と沼が見える所もあり、どの季節に訪れてもその時の良さがある。 冬はスノーシューもおすすめ。

  • 5/5 Davide A. 3 years ago on Google
    100% worth the drive and the (easy) hike.

  • 4/5 Samantha T. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place! Full of pounds. Transparent water with different shades of blue. Hiking is no hard, recommended for kids, to have a quiet walk.To can get salty taste Ice cream local flavor and many other flavors too!

  • 5/5 Haruki S. 1 year ago on Google
    Surreal experience to look at various ponds in different colours. It was so magical and I loved the experience.

  • 5/5 Lino V. 7 months ago on Google
    Incredible place to spend the morning, dogs have fun following through the forest around the colorful ponds.

  • 5/5 Qutaiba A. 3 years ago on Google
    - can’t get enough from this nature beauty - many spot for photographers - free parking if you come by car - I recommend Urabandai lake resort to stay at least for 2 nights and enjoy visiting those lakes ( 5 minutes walking) - try to go in sunny day to see the colourful trees in better view - you can take snacks ( many places to rest)

  • 5/5 MSC 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful walking path surrounded by nature that spans ~4km. The colors of the water that makes up the many ponds are spectacular. Definite recommendation if you’re spending some time in Fukushima prefecture

  • 5/5 Miki 4 years ago on Google
    "Five Colored Marshes" is the one of the most beautiful lakes in Japan. If you have any chance to visit Aizu and Lake Inawashiro area, don't miss to enjoy less one hour trail.. You mus be surprised to see 30 of different vivid colored small ponds/lakes. Suggest to visit sunny day, the blue sky is the best combination of this picturesque ponds/lakes. Enjoy start walking either Ura-Bandai bus stop or Goshikinuma bus stop then return way is using bus (5 min. drive). Please check the bus time table for planning to visit. Additionally, Urabandai Lake Resort Hotel offer a day spa which over looking Lake Hibara. No doubt, you will have unforgettable trip.

  • 5/5 Friah S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very relaxing but be careful with bears, great nature paradise

  • 5/5 Natalie P. 4 years ago on Google
    A great hike which lasts roughly two hours. The ground does get uneven but it doesn't include many ups or downs

  • 5/5 A C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place worth walking (Original) 非常值得去走走的地方

  • 5/5 すなお 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can walk slowly and take a walk. (Original) ゆっくり歩いて散策できる。

  • 5/5 hi de 4. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I took a walk from Bishamonnuma on the south side of Urabandai Visitor Center to Yaginuma from west to west. The colors of the swamps are different and each is wonderful. There is no increase in nature conservation because the grass is overgrown and you can't see well or take pictures well. Next time, I want to go out during the fresh green season, and I want to go out to see the yellow wall. (Original) 裏磐梯ビジターセンター南側にある、毘沙門沼から、西へ西へ、柳沼まで散策しました。沼の色がそれぞれ違ってそれぞれが素晴らしい。 草が生い茂ってて、よく見えなかったり、写真をうまく撮れないのが自然保護上昇がないですね。 今度は新緑の時期に出かけたいし、イエローウォールを見に出かけたいです。

  • 5/5 CI L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Be careful of bears It is recommended to carry the bear bell with you (Original) 有熊出沒要小心 建議隨身攜帶熊鈴

  • 4/5 八木伸彦 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 2019/911/4 The weather was nice so I went to Yonezawa to appreciate the autumn leaves of Five Colored Lakes 🍁 (Original) 2019/911/4 天気が良かったので五色沼の紅葉🍁を鑑賞して米沢まで足を伸ばしました

  • 3/5 Phawat L. 4 years ago on Google
    Hard to find the parking lot. But the view was wonderful

  • 4/5 bumplus b. 4 years ago on Google
    Winter snow is comming. Autumn is the end

  • 5/5 Aritsugi M. 4 years ago on Google
    We went there by car. It’s very easy to get there and walk to the lake. The lake was breathtakingly beautiful.

  • 5/5 小田龍聖 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's not very accessible, but it's well worth the trip. it's beautiful. (Original) アクセスがいいとは言えないが、行く価値は十二分にある。美しい。

  • 5/5 Amir T. 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful and serene hiking path between picturesque lakes and ponds. The path is really easy and not long, about an hour and 5 minutes.

  • 4/5 Lila B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice scenery to see Bandai Mountain.

  • 5/5 Massimo B. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is a nice place to stop by for a 2 hours hiking. The scenery is beautiful and you can see some lakes with interesting colors as it is called the Five Colored Lakes. Depending on the season when you come, you can see kinds of colored leafs. At the end or beginning (depending where you start) of the hiking place, there is huge lake and they have some restaurants near by with a pretty nice view of the lake. People around this area are pretty friendly too.

  • 5/5 Sakshi A. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the colours. The weather cleared up just for a pit. The pond shows different colours in different areas.

  • 5/5 青鬼 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A bicycle competition is being held in April, and by the way, I also participated this year, the scenery is still beautiful and good cousin, I am 20 km from my house, but it is a good place to train on a road bike (Original) 4月は自転車競技が行われています、ちなみに自分も今年出場しました、景色もやはり綺麗で良いとこです、自分は家から20キロありますが、ロードバイクでのトレーニングにはもってこいです

  • 3/5 阿部晃子 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The autumn leaves are not so much, and the greenness still remains. (Original) 紅葉があまりすすんでいなく、まだ青々しさがのこります。

  • 4/5 鈴木正一 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's still early this year, but the autumn leaves are very beautiful. There is a hot spring facility nearby, so you can warm up your cold body. (Original) 今年はまだ早いですが、紅葉が凄くキレイ。近くに温泉施設があるので冷えた体も温まって良いですよ。

  • 5/5 ヤマテツ 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A tourist attraction in Fukushima that can be proud of in the world! It's a place you want to visit every year You can enter from either the product building side or the visitor center side (Original) 世界にも誇れる福島の観光名所! 毎年訪れたい場所ですね 物産館側とビジターセンター側のどちらからでも入れます

  • 4/5 幸福 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It wasn't so blue, probably because the weather was cloudy. (Original) 天気が曇りだったせいか、そんなに青くなかったです。

  • 4/5 鈴木芳枝 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mysterious swamps and lakes are perfect for hiking. (Original) 神秘的な沼と湖でハイキングにはぴったりです。

  • 5/5 tai 1. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's very cold, so wear more clothes. It seems that a bear 🐻 will appear, so set a bear bell on your smartphone. Then you can see the blue shining water surface like the introductory photo. (Original) とても寒いので、服は多めに。 熊🐻が出るらしいので、熊鈴をスマホにセット。そしたら紹介写真のような、青色に輝く水面を見れます。

  • 5/5 M K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was able to go to the best autumn leaves weather (Original) 一番の紅葉日和に行くことが出来ました

  • 5/5 やすゆき 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place you've never seen before. The scenery reflected on the surface of the lake is the best. (Original) これまでに見たことがない類の美しい場所。湖面に映り込む景色が最高。

  • 5/5 まhiromi 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Urabandai Kogen Hotel on the banks of Yarokunuma has the best exterior, interior, garden and scenery. (Original) 弥六沼のほとりの裏磐梯高原ホテルは、外観、内部、庭、景色共に最高です。

  • 3/5 エンドウタダシ 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The water is clear and beautiful. It's fun to take a walk around. (Original) 以外と水が澄んでて綺麗。周囲を散策するのも楽しいです。

  • 5/5 ポン太郎樋口 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful place. (Original) ステキな場所。

  • 4/5 黒崎隆行 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Autumn colors is beautiful. (Original) 紅葉が綺麗です。

  • 4/5 inugami 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was a pleasant walk. (Original) 気持ちの良い散策でした。

  • 4/5 ななさん 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's easy to walk from children to seniors, but trekking shoes are safer because they are muddy. (Original) 子供からシニアまで歩きやすい道ですが、ぬかるみもあるので、トレッキングシューズの方が無難です。

  • 2/5 Jin 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lake of amber (Original) 🐒の湖

  • 5/5 大島 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I've been there several times, but every time I go, I like it. Of course the scenery is beautiful When you get on the boat and go to the back There is an atmosphere where something is likely to come out and you can enjoy it very much. (Original) 何度か行きましたが行くたび好きになります。 景色ももちろん綺麗ですが ボートに乗って奥に進むと 何かが出てきそうな雰囲気がありとても楽しめます。

  • 5/5 Katsumi O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I visited for the first time in decades and it's a really nice place. We recommend that you spend plenty of time. (Original) 何十年かぶりに訪れましたが、本当にいい場所ですね。たっぷり時間をとって過ごすことをお勧めします。

  • 5/5 naoyuki F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was passing by as usual and I was thinking of going someday. It seems that I went at the best time 🍁 (Original) いつも通り過ぎていて、いつか行こうと思っていました。一番いい時期に行ったようです🍁


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