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Mt. Bandai - hiking Bandai-Asahi National Park's Volcano Trail

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Mt. Bandai - hiking Bandai-Asahi National Park's Volcano Trail

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Mt. Bandai - hiking Bandai-Asahi National Park's Volcano Trail

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10.5km

860m

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Originally named Iwahashi-yama, which translates as “rock ladder to the sky”, Mt. Bandai is an iconic volcanic peak in the Fukushima Prefecture. Its last eruption in 1888 created much of the surrounding landscape and the region’s famously multicoloured lakes. On this hike, you explore the red hued Akanuma pond, before…

by Bandai-Asahi National Park

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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1.68 km

Akanuma Pond

Highlight • Lake

This marsh's (which is actually Mt. Bandai's caldera lake) reddish color is due to the erosion of the surrounding rocks after the many eruptions in Mt. Bandai, leaving extensive deposits …

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3.16 km

Remains of Bandai Onsen Nakanoyu

Highlight • Historical Site

There used to be three onsens (hot spring) sites on Mt. Bandai's northern side. But the phreatic explosion in 1888 led to heavy debris avalanches that destroyed the upper and …

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5.60 km

Mt. Bandai's summit

Highlight • Summit

Mt. Bandai (or Bandaisan), is registered as a UNESCO Japanese Geopark since 2011. Mt. Bandai has known two major sector collapses and debris avalanches: one 50,000 years ago and the …

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6.20 km

Kobo Shimizu Goya's hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This hut offers a space to rest, buy souvenirs or have some snacks, but doesn't accept visitors for the night. Please make sure to plan your hike so that you complete the visit before the night falls.

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7.13 km

Mt. Kushigamine

Highlight • Summit

Mt. Bandai is crossed by three peaks: Mt. Bandai's central peak, Kushigamine's peak, and Mt. Akahani's peak. Kushigamine can be recognized by its reddish/brownish rocky paths. The northeast side suffered …

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10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.3 km

198 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

198 m

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

17°C

9°C

77 %

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November 10, 2022

Originally named Iwahashi-yama, which translates as “rock ladder to the sky”, Mt. Bandai is an iconic volcanic peak in the Fukushima Prefecture. Its last eruption in 1888 created much of the surrounding landscape and the region’s famously multicoloured lakes. On this hike, you explore the red hued Akanuma