{"id":1664,"date":"2025-12-05T14:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T05:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/hotel-ristorante-il-regalo-_copied-3\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T22:36:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:36:47","slug":"goshikinuma","status":"publish","type":"spot","link":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/goshikinuma\/","title":{"rendered":"Goshikinuma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/goshikinuma\/#What_is_Goshikinuma\" >What is Goshikinuma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/goshikinuma\/#Highlight_of_Goshikinuma\" >Highlight of Goshikinuma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/goshikinuma\/#How_to_Enjoy_Recommended_Activities\" >How to Enjoy \/ Recommended Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/goshikinuma\/#Basic_Information\" >Basic Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/goshikinuma\/#Access\" >Access<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/goshikinuma\/#Recommended_Nearby_Ryokans\" >Recommended Nearby Ryokans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/goshikinuma\/#LAKE_SIDE_HOTEL_MINATOYA\" >LAKE SIDE HOTEL MINATOYA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/goshikinuma\/#Nearby_Accommodations\" >Nearby Accommodations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-goshikinuma\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Goshikinuma\"><\/span><strong>What is Goshikinuma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerald green, cobalt blue, reddish brown\u2026 the shimmering colors of Goshikinuma, a mystical group of ponds in the Urabandai area of northwest Fukushima, make it one of the region\u2019s most iconic natural sights. These ponds were created by the 1888 steam eruption of Mount Bandai. When the volcano collapsed, a massive landslide dammed the local rivers, forming hundreds of lakes and ponds across the area. Their strikingly varied colors earned them the name \u201cGoshikinuma,\u201d meaning \u201cFive-Colored Ponds,\u201d and they have since become a must-see destination in Urabandai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most famous ponds are Bishamon-numa and Benten-numa. Despite the name \u201cFive Colors,\u201d there are not literally five ponds\u2014each pond displays a different hue, from emerald green to cobalt blue to earthy red. The colors shift depending on volcanic minerals in the water, as well as the season, weather, and angle of sunlight, offering a new expression every time you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-btn\"><a class=\"btn-black\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/r-journal\/aizu-report-aizu-2n3d-route-adventure\/\">Check out the recommended model course<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01119-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01119-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01119-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01119-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01119-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01119-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-01\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>In recognition of this enchanting scenery, Goshikinuma was awarded one Michelin star in the 2016 <em>Michelin Green Guide<\/em> as a \u201cyear-round hiking spot where visitors can enjoy nature that changes with the seasons.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spot-middle-banner-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00851-scaled.webp\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"highlight-of-goshikinuma\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlight_of_Goshikinuma\"><\/span>Highlight of Goshikinuma <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The breathtaking view of Lake Bishamon with Mount Bandai rising behind it is one of the most iconic sights of Urabandai. As the largest of the Goshikinuma ponds, it is famous for its vivid cobalt-blue surface. Here, you can rent a rowboat and enjoy the scenery from the water. The pond is also known for a legendary koi carp with a red heart-shaped mark on its pure white belly\u2014said to bring good luck in love if you spot it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among all the ponds, Rurinuma<em> <\/em>is often considered the most mystical. Its surface glows with a deep lapis-blue color that shifts depending on where you stand. Aonuma, true to its name, is another striking cobalt-blue pond that captivates visitors with its mysterious beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking the 4-kilometer nature trail offers a chance to admire each pond\u2019s unique color and brilliance. The route is well maintained with very little elevation change, making it easy even for beginners and families with young children. This area is designated as a \u201cSpecial Protection Zone\u201d within a national park, where collecting any plants or animals is strictly prohibited, so please follow the rules as you walk. The full route takes about an hour and a half. As you stroll along the quiet forest path, listening to birdsong, you\u2019ll find yourself refreshed in both body and mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from the eastern entrance of the trail (near Lake Bishamon), the first pond you encounter is Bishamon-numa, the largest of all the Goshikinuma ponds. With Mount Bandai rising in the background and a vivid cobalt-green surface spreading before you, it offers a truly spectacular view. You can also enjoy a relaxing rowboat ride across the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives\">\n    <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__list\">\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01158-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"1\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01158-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Rest Area<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"2\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01171-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"2\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01171-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Restaurant Goshikinuma<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"3\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00976-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"3\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00976-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Sign at Goshikinuma<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"4\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01094-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"4\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01094-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Autumn Foliage at Goshikinuma<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"5\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01168-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"5\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01168-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Goshikinuma<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"6\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01155-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"6\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01155-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Boating on Goshikinuma<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"7\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00863-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"7\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00863-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Goshikinuma<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-01\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>If you\u2019re arriving by car, one of the best ways to explore is a one-way walk: park at either the east or west entrance, take the local bus to the opposite trailhead, and walk back at your own pace. This allows you to enjoy the trail without worrying about bus schedules.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-enjoy-recommended-activities\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enjoy_Recommended_Activities\"><\/span><strong>How to Enjoy \/ Recommended Activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Goshikinuma Nature Trail is mostly flat and easy to walk, allowing you to enjoy the scenery at your own pace. Visit at different times of day or in different seasons, and you\u2019ll discover new colors every time. If you begin your walk early in the morning, you may encounter a mystical layer of morning mist, giving you the ponds almost entirely to yourself in the clear, quiet air. Taking a break on one of the benches along the trail and listening to the wind rippling across the water or the calls of birds is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Urabandai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In April, patches of snow often remain, and cherry blossoms typically bloom from late April to early May. This means you can enjoy sakura while walking during the Golden Week holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer offers cool, shaded paths where you can enjoy a refreshing hike. In May and June, the fresh green foliage bursts to life, and the reflections on the water feel full of energy. Thanks to the abundant shade, temperatures remain comfortable\u2014around 20\u00b0C even in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In autumn, the star of the season is the brilliant fall foliage. From late October to early November, maples and larches begin to turn vivid shades of red and yellow, painting the lakeshore in striking colors. The contrast between the foliage and the ponds is breathtaking, attracting many hikers with cameras in hand. Lake Hibara\u2019s sightseeing boat operates until early November, allowing you to enjoy a spectacular view of the autumn colors from the water. This is the busiest time of year, so visiting early in the morning is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In winter, the entire landscape transforms into a world of snow, offering a chance to explore Goshikinuma on snowshoes in serene, undisturbed silence. The walking trails are buried under more than a meter of snow, so joining a guided snowshoe tour is the safest option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00863-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1669\" style=\"width:355px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00863-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00863-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00863-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00863-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC00863-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-vk-image-photoFrame-tilt-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1668\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01108-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1668\" style=\"width:381px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01108-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01108-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01108-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01108-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC01108-1x1.webp 1w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic-information\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Information\"><\/span><strong>Basic Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours<\/strong>\uff1aNo closing days (open year-round)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Price Range:<\/strong>Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access\"><\/span>Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3158.928929730343!2d140.07062627601502!3d37.6508748720168!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x5f8abb6b848b1885%3A0x727e77161018673!2z5LqU6Imy5rK85rmW5rK8576k!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1765343262737!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: Kengamine, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima 966-0501, Japan<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Car\uff1a About 20 minutes from the Inawashiro Bandai-Kogen IC on the Ban-etsu Expressway. A 5-minute walk from the Urabandai Visitor Center or the Goshikinuma Entrance Tourist Plaza parking lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train\uff1a From JR Inawashiro Station on the Ban-etsu West Line, take the Bandai Toto Bus for about 30 minutes and get off at the Goshikinuma entrance bus stop. It is about a 5-minute walk from there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5214-scaled.webp);\">\n        <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner-header\">\n                <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Nearby_Ryokans\"><\/span>Recommended Nearby Ryokans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-info\">\n                <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-titleset\">\n                    <h3 class=\"pickup-ryokan-name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LAKE_SIDE_HOTEL_MINATOYA\"><\/span>LAKE SIDE HOTEL MINATOYA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"pickup-ryokan-description\">The main attractions of MINATOYA are the unique \u201ctent sauna,\u201d where you can jump straight into Lake Inawashiro as a cold bath, and the rooftop glamping BBQ with stunning views of the lake and Mount Bandai. Here, you can feel completely relaxed while enjoying the breeze, unwind in the sauna, and savor drinks and grilled meats with friends\u2014a truly luxurious way to spend your getaway.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"pickup-ryokan-button text-white bg-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/minatoya\/\">View More ><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nearby-accommodations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearby_Accommodations\"><\/span>Nearby Accommodations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ryokan-cards\"><div class=\"ryokan-card\">\n            <a class=\"ryokan-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/minatoya\/\">\n                <figure class=\"ryokan-card__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5214-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"LAKE SIDE HOTEL MINATOYA\"\/><\/figure>\n                <div class=\"ryokan-card__titleset\">\n                    <div class=\"ryokan-card__title-wrapper\">\n                        <span class=\"ryokan-card__title\">LAKE SIDE HOTEL MINATOYA<\/span>\n                        <p class=\"ryokan-card__area-info\">Aizu<\/p>\n                    <\/div><ul class=\"ryokan-card__tag-list\"><\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div><div class=\"ryokan-card\">\n            <a class=\"ryokan-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/numajiri-kogen-lodge\/\">\n                <figure class=\"ryokan-card__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC05838-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"NUMAJIRI PLATEAU LODGE\"\/><\/figure>\n                <div class=\"ryokan-card__titleset\">\n                    <div class=\"ryokan-card__title-wrapper\">\n                        <span class=\"ryokan-card__title\">NUMAJIRI PLATEAU LODGE<\/span>\n                        <p class=\"ryokan-card__area-info\">Aizu<\/p>\n                    <\/div><ul class=\"ryokan-card__tag-list\"><\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Goshikinuma? Emerald green, cobalt blue, reddish brown\u2026 the shimmering colors of Goshikinuma, a mystical group of ponds in the Urabandai area of northwest Fukushima, make it one of the region\u2019s most iconic natural sights. These ponds were created by the 1888 steam eruption of Mount Bandai. When the volcano collapsed, a massive landslide dammed the local rivers, forming hundreds of lakes and ponds across the area. Their strikingly varied colors earned them the name \u201cGoshikinuma,\u201d meaning \u201cFive-Colored Ponds,\u201d and they have since become a must-see destination in Urabandai. Among the most famous ponds are Bishamon-numa and Benten-numa. Despite the name \u201cFive Colors,\u201d there are not literally five ponds\u2014each pond displays a different hue, from emerald green to cobalt blue to earthy red. The colors shift depending on volcanic minerals in the water, as well as the season, weather, and angle of sunlight, offering a new expression every time you visit. Highlight of Goshikinuma The brea<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1677,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"area":[2],"purpose":[],"ryokan-tags":[136,110,99],"spot-category":[],"class_list":["post-1664","spot","type-spot","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","area-aizu","ryokan_tag-aizu","ryokan_tag-free-parking","ryokan_tag-scenic-views"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/spot\/1664","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/spot"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/spot"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1664"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/area?post=1664"},{"taxonomy":"purpose","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/purpose?post=1664"},{"taxonomy":"ryokan_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ryokan-tags?post=1664"},{"taxonomy":"spot-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/spot-category?post=1664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}