Hibara Lake Shore Exploration Route

【The phantom village sleeping at the bottom of the lake】 A tour of the winding small islands and the only suspension bridge, the "Hibara Lake Shore Trail"

Hibara Lake, boasting the largest area in the Urabandai area, is a popular trekking route along its beautifully complex eastern shore, where you can leisurely walk through a flat forest with sunlight filtering through the trees, enjoying the calm lake surface and the majestic Mount Bandai.

■ The maze-like "Ikari-gata" and the only suspension bridge in Urabandai

The highlight of this course is the area called "Ikari-gata," where the shoreline is the most deeply intricate.

• Nature's miniature garden art: The landscape dotted with countless small islands of various sizes resembles a maze, truly a work of art created by nature.
• Extraordinary adventurous spirit: The highlight of the route, the "only suspension bridge in Urabandai," offers a spot to enjoy the contrast of the transparent lake water and untouched forest with a pleasant sway.

■ Reflecting on the history of the post town submerged at the bottom of the giant lake

If you walk from a unique perspective, knowing the "formation" of this giant lake is essential.

• Dramatic history: Hibara Lake, a dammed lake created by the great eruption of Mount Bandai in 1888. At its bottom lies the entire former post town of "Hibara Village" still asleep.
• Mystical landscape: During the winter dry season, the torii gate of a submerged shrine may appear. By reflecting on the memories of the village sleeping beneath the calm lake surface, the landscape will feel even deeper.