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(1)Hiking courses(distances are one way & times are estimates only)

Name(Distance/Time): degree of difficulty Picture
Comment
Lake Sohara Trail
              (4km/1hr):easy
This is a flat trail around the Lake Sohara(→).
The first half way is a trace of old line which was used for carrying charcoal and lumber.
The latter half is along the lake & in the forest of larch tree.
Hibara Lakeside Trail
                
(3.4km/1hr):easy
Walk through the lakeside.
As always along the lake, you can enjoy fine views.
Very quiet. On the way, there is a small swing bridge(→).
Nakaenuma Traill
              (2km/40min.):easy
A flat trail around Nakasenuma & Rengenuma.
On the way around Nakasenuma, there is a hill
with a fine view of Mt. Bandai(→).
By Rengenuma, there is the Sight Station(visitor 's center).
Goshikinuma (Five Colored swamps) Trail
           
(3.6km/1hr):easy
Walk through the forest of pinetrees and along mysterious swamps.
You can enjoy emerald green(→) and red swamps
which were created by the eruption of Mt. Bandai.
Always crowded, early in the morning is recommended. 
Akanuma Trail
       (1.5km/1.5hr):intermediate
A round course from Urabandai Ski Area.
Up & down trail to and from Akanuma(→).
Akanuma is a small red-colored swamp in the crater field
left after Mt. Bandai's eruption 110 years ago.
There are fine views of Urabandai Heights from the top of the ski area. 
Lake Onogawa Trail
         (7.1km/2hr)
:intermediate
Walk through the lakeside and to & from Fudou-waterfall.
Flat course in a forest of Japanese oak and beech
along the north lakeside(→).
Fudou-waterfall is small but very beautiful and powerful.

 
Dekodaira Nature Trail
              (7.3km/2hr):intermediate
Walk through swampy grounds in Deko Heights(→)
and along the Azuma river
By the gondola of GranDeko Ski Area, you can get to
1,350m's elevation and walk on a flat course in a forest
of oak & beech ,and then get to a small fountain(Hyakkan-Shimizu).
From the beginning of October, you can enjoy the beautiful autumn colors.  
Oguni Stream-murmuring Trail
                   (5km/2.5hr):intermediate
Walk up & down along the river to and from Oguni swamp.
Oguni swamp is designated as anatural sanctury which has  
many mountain flowers and plants.
Best season is from mid-June to mid-July,
when you can enjoy mountain azaleas and yellow mountain lilies(→).
Oguni Panorama Trail
                (6km/4.5hr):hard
Walk up and down to and from Mt. Oguni(1,271m).
From LaVie Spa(hot spring and pool), climb up over 450m
to the summit in a forest of beech.
Once you get to the ridge of Mt. Oguni, there are panoramic
views of Oguni swamp(→).
Nekomagatake Echo-listening Trail
                (8.8km/2.5hr)
:hard
One way descent from Happoudai to Oshizawa gate.
At first, walk on the ridge of Nekomagatake(1,404m)
and you can get fine views overall of Urabandai Heights and
Oguni swamp(→).
From Oguni swamp, go down the Oguni Stream-murmuring Trail.
Wild Bird's Forest Trail
                (5km/2hr):intermediate
Walk along a swamp with many birds and through a forest of oak & beech.
From Hosono gate, climb up about 250m to the top of
the course and you can get a fine view of Lake Hibara & Mt. Bandai(→).
The latter part of the course is on a gentle ridge covered with
oak and beech.

      (2)Tennis・・・・・There are 5 tennis courts in our neighbourhood
                     Court charge : \1,000 to \2,000/court/hr

      
(3)Cycling・・・・・Rental mountain-bike : \2,500/half day
                    A tour aroud Lake Hibara(about 38km) is recommended

      (4)Alpine skiing・・・・・Ski Areas :
Nekoma (No of lifts=7)
                                 GranDeco(No of lifts=4+gondola
                   Rental : Alpine set=\2,000/day
                        Board set= \2,500/day
                   Both areas open from the end of Nov. to 5th of May


      (5)
Cross Country(XC) Skiing

Easy up & down hill Snow hiking by XC skiing Mt. Bandai's crater field



Kyukamura XC Ski Course Kokumin Kyukamura is the only permanent XC skiing course in Honsyu District.
It's about 5min drive from Pension Palette.
Our pension can provide ski rental at \1,500/day .
We can teach the beginners
 how to enjoy XC skiimg (lesson duration about 2hrs.
If you are interested in learning how to XC ski, please inform us when you make your reservation.
 






























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