There are several vantage points around Goshikinuma where visitors can enjoy breath-taking views of the lakes and ponds as well as nearby Mount Bandai, one of Japan’s most famous …

Goshiki-numa formed when Mount Bandai erupted on July 15, 1888, destroying dozens of villages and killing approximately 500 people while creating hundreds of lakes and tarns.

The colors of each lake mysteriously fluctuate throughout the year with the weather, making Goshiki-numa a popular tourist destination. A @4 km walking path from Lake Bishamon, the …

Oct 3, 2022 · In Urabandai’s Kitashiobara village lies the famous Goshikinuma ponds that gleam in various intense hues of blue, ranging from bright cobalt blue to a deep teal! This …

Jul 2, 2025 · An explosion of steam gave birth to hundreds of lakes and ponds in 1888. About 30 of large and small lakes such as Bishamon, Aka, Midoro, Tatsu, and Benten are called …

Goshiki-numa Lake, located in Nishikawa-machi in Yamagata Prefecture, is a hidden gem known for its name meaning “five-colored marsh.” Formed by volcanic activity from Mount Gassan, …

May 5, 2024 · Goshiki-numa is located in Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture. Detailed access maps and guides are available at local tourist information centers. …

Sep 3, 2024 · The 3.6-km-long hiking trail is fun for beginners and takes 1 hour and 10 minutes to walk. The trail takes hikers around the mystical five lakes and ponds of Goshikinuma, or the …

The Goshiki-numa ponds of Urabandai are a cluster of five volcanic lakes at the foot of Mt. Bandai. When Mt. Bandai erupted in 1888, Goshiki-numa - which translates as 5 Colored …

The name, Goshikinuma, as written in Japanese (五色沼 or five colour ponds), is rather a misnomer. The area consists of many more than five ponds, and is also famous for displaying …