Bandai Gold Line

[Connecting the heartbeat of the volcano and the tranquility of the lake] to the breathtaking corridor of the 'Bandai Gold Line'

The 'Bandai Gold Line' is a driving course approximately seventeen kilometers long that runs from Bandai Town at the southern foot of Mount Bandai to Urabandai on the northern side. This road reveals the 'rugged true face' of Mount Bandai, transformed by volcanic activity, and the 'gentle motherhood' that envelops the Aizu Basin. As you drive, this road dramatically changes its expression, like a story of the earth unfolding.

■ Severe landscape 'Golden View'

Along the route, there are overwhelming viewpoints that will make you grip the steering wheel tightly.

• Duet from the mountain lake platform: As the elevation increases, behind you spreads the mirror-like shimmering Lake Inawashiro, while ahead looms the desolate cliffs of Urabandai, exposing the explosive crater.
• Forest dyed in gold: True to its name, in autumn, the surrounding beech and maple trees shine in golden hues, transforming into a light corridor truly worthy of the name 'Gold Line'.

■ Running through the 'knot' of history and nature

This road is not just a means of transportation; it is deeply connected to the history of Aizu.

• From the Heian village to Urabandai: Starting from the 'Heijitsu-ji Temple Ruins' associated with the Bodhisattva Tokichi, it passes by the modern snow resort 'Nekoma Mountain' and leads to the mysterious lake group, Goshikinuma. It is a luxurious sightseeing route that connects the prayers of the Heian period with modern activities in a single line.
• Smooth winding: What appears beyond the carefully maintained curves may be the snow-capped Mount Bandai or the Aizu Basin bathed in the setting sun.

Open the window and breathe in the crisp air of the highlands as you deeply cut through the embrace of the majestic peak. Why not embark on a journey along the Bandai Gold Line to experience the earth's strength and the beauty of Aizu?