Bandai Gold Line

【Connecting the heartbeat of the volcano and the tranquility of the lake】 The breathtaking corridor of the 'Bandai Gold Line'

The 'Bandai Gold Line' is a drive course approximately seventeen kilometers long that runs from Bandai Town at the southern foot of Mount Bandai to Urabandai in the north. It showcases the 'rugged face' of Mount Bandai, transformed by volcanic activity, and the 'gentle motherhood' that envelops the Aizu Basin. This road, which changes its expression with every turn of the car, is truly a dramatic route that unravels the story of the earth.

■ Striking 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 shimmering Lake Inawashiro like a mirror, while in front looms the desolate cliffs of Urabandai with its exposed volcanic 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 'Heijiji Ruins' associated with the deity 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 evening sun.

Open the windows 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 to experience the earth's strength and the beauty of Aizu along the Bandai Gold Line?