Kitashiobara, Fukushima / 五色沼自然探勝路
Goshikinuma Nature Trail, Urabandai
An easy 4 km trail past 20-30 small lakes whose colours change with the season, weather and time of day.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Train / Bus
Before you go
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- Getting there
Aizu Bus stops "Goshikinuma Iriguchi" (east end) or "Urabandai Kogen-eki" (west end).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site- Parking
Car parks at both ends; it is convenient to take the bus one way (capacity and fees not stated).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site- Not yet confirmed
Opening hours, Closed, Admission, Payment, Accessibility
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Official site: https://urabandai-vc.jp/
Latest from the official site
- 24 Aug 2026イベント・企画展示のお知らせJapanese only
- 11 Aug 2026金山浜探勝路 通行止めのお知らせJapanese only
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Location
We have not confirmed the location on an official source yet, so there is no map.
Crowds
- Not yet confirmed
Crowd level, Best time to visit, Peak time, Busiest days, Busiest season
no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
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Visiting respectfully
- NatureThis is a special protection zone of the national park: taking plants, animals, soil or stones is forbidden; stay on the trail.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
- NatureAsian black bears live in Urabandai.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
- Local etiquetteEasy, about 4 km one way, about 1.5 hours. Rocky and muddy after rain, so watch your step.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://urabandai-vc.jp/trekking/1goshiki/Trail length, time, cautions, protected area, bears, buses and parking read from the Urabandai Visitor Center page (a Ministry of the Environment facility).