<Pension Palette-No.2>
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(1)Hiking courses(distances are one way & times are estimates
only)
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| Lake Sohara Trail (4km/1hr):easy |
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| 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. |
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| Hibara Lakeside Trail (3.4km/1hr):easy |
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| 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(→). |
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| Nakaenuma Traill (2km/40min.):easy |
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| 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). |
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| Goshikinuma (Five Colored swamps) Trail (3.6km/1hr):easy |
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| 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. |
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| Akanuma Trail (1.5km/1.5hr):intermediate |
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| 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. |
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| Lake Onogawa Trail (7.1km/2hr):intermediate |
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| 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. |
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| Dekodaira Nature Trail (7.3km/2hr):intermediate |
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| 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. |
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| Oguni Stream-murmuring Trail (5km/2.5hr):intermediate |
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| 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(→). |
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| Oguni Panorama Trail (6km/4.5hr):hard |
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| 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(→). |
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| Nekomagatake Echo-listening Trail (8.8km/2.5hr):hard |
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| 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. |
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| Wild Bird's Forest Trail (5km/2hr):intermediate |
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| 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. |
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(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 |
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* 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
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*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.
| <Questions> | Please ask by E-mail or Fax | |
| E-mail adress | sna57624@nifty.com | |
| Fax No | 0241-32-3256 | |
| <Reservations> | Tel No | 0241-32-2957 |