Urabandai Visitor Center

【Urabandai Prologue】 A knowledge base that changes the resolution of adventure, the 'Urabandai Visitor Center'

Located in the core area of Bandai-Asahi National Park, the 'Urabandai Visitor Center' is not just a place to admire the vast nature of Urabandai, but a base for disseminating information to deeply understand its 'formation' and 'present'. It serves as a prologue to the adventure that will make your upcoming journey richer and more special.

■ Witness the moment of 'landslide' with a powerful diorama 
The unique highlight here is the giant topographic model that sits in the center of the facility. The great eruption of Mount Bandai in 1888 (Meiji 21) — where the mountain collapsed, dammed the river, and created the current lake group — can be visually understood as a drama of 'creation of the earth'. By learning that the beautiful forests and lakes spread out before you are actually the 'new land' born just about 140 years ago, each step you take on the exploration path adds weight of history.

■ Capture the seasons with all five senses in 'Real-Time Nature' 
Additionally, it covers 'live information' from Urabandai, including the latest conditions of the hiking trails, alpine plants currently in bloom, wild birds, and even sightings of black bears. Through conversations with knowledgeable guides, you can learn about the mysteries of Urabandai that are not found in guidebooks and discover the best scenic spots of the day.

If you prepare a little about the mechanisms of nature here, what is just a 'beautiful view' will transform into a 'story' filled with the wonders of life. Before diving into the embrace of Urabandai, please first acquire a 'lens' to interpret the scenery at this center.