Inawashiro

Swimming is often permitted in designated areas around Lake Inawashiro, particularly at campsites. The scenic beauty of the lake and surrounding soba fields makes a scenic drive worthwhile even if you don't plan to swim.

For warm-weather activities, the best time to visit Inawashiro is from late July to early September.

To reach Lake Inawashiro, take the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Koriyama Station (approx. 90 minutes). From Koriyama, transfer to Inawashiro Station via a 40-minute rapid train on the Banetsu West Line. You can then take a bus or taxi to the lake.

Yes, you can bathe in the onsen baths at Village Inawashiro, which are fed by springs from Mt. Bandai. These waters are known as a beautifying and fertility hot spring. Visitors can enjoy these baths until midnight. A ski resort is also located next to the hotel, offering winter sports.

Inawashiro is renowned for the stunning Lake Inawashiro, often called 'Pleiades of the sky' due to its clear waters. The area also offers scenic drives with views of soba fields and the majestic Mt. Bandai. For those interested in history and culture, the Inawashiro Castle ruins provide a glimpse into the past.