Scenic Nature Spots

Explore the diverse landscapes of Fukushima and Nikko National Park, ranging from active stratovolcanoes like Mt. Bandai and Mt. Adatara to the serene caldera lakes of the Urabandai region. This collection features the high-altitude wetlands of Oze National Park, including Lake Ozenuma at 1,660 meters, and significant urban green spaces like the historical parks of Koriyama. These sites offer a mix of rugged mountain trails, volcanic craters, and preserved archaeological heritage across northern Honshu.

Scenic Nature Spots — 地图

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Nikkō National Park

Nikkō National Park is a national park in the Kantō region, on the main island of Honshū in Japan.

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Mt. Bandai

Mount Bandai is a stratovolcano located in Inawashiro-town, Bandai-town, and Kitashiobara village, in Yama-Gun, Fukushima prefecture.

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Lake Hibara

Lake Hibara is a lake located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. It is a part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park and is the largest of the…

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Mt. Adatara

Mount Adatara is a stratovolcano in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

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Lake Ozenuma

A high-altitude lake situated at 1,660 meters within Oze National Park. Straddling the border of Fukushima and Gunma prefectures, it serves as a primary source for the Tadami River and is surrounded by protected marshlands.

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Mt. Aizu-Komagatake

Mount Aizu-Komagatake is a mountain located in Hinoemata, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, in the Oze National Park.

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Mt. Issaikyo

An active volcano in the Azuma mountain range. The summit provides views of the cobalt-blue Goshiki-numa crater lake, frequently referred to as the Witch's Eye.

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鶴ヶ城公園多目的広場

A multi-purpose open space located within the grounds of Tsuruga Castle Park. It serves as a community area adjacent to the historic castle fortifications in Aizuwakamatsu.

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開成山公園

A central urban park in Koriyama designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Historical Parks. It is known for its extensive cherry blossom groves and the adjacent Kaiseizan Daijingu Shrine.

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麓山公園

Established during the Meiji era, this Koriyama park is one of Japan's Top 100 Historical Parks. The grounds feature traditional landscaping, a waterfall, and several historic stone monuments.

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Akimoto Lake

Akimoto Lake is a lake that is technically classified as a reservoir. It straddles the border of the village of Kitashiobara and the town of…

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Lake Onogawa

Part of Bandai-Asahi National Park, this lake was formed by the 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai. It is located in the Urabandai district and is fed by the Onogawa River.

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大安場史跡公園

An archaeological park in Koriyama centered on the Oyasuba Kofun, the largest ancient burial mound in the Tohoku region, which dates back to the 4th century.