Gainauma Forest Park

【Sky Mirror, Forest Embracing the Basin】 The Poetic Landscape of Aizu Depicted by 'Gaineuma Forest Park'

Spreading over a height of about 400 meters on the western side of the Aizu Basin, 'Gaineuma Forest Park' offers a prime view of the vast panorama of the beloved 'Aizu Basin'. The mystical 'Gaineuma', with its floating islands near the summit, is a precious wetland designated as a national natural monument in the early Showa period. It is a serene forest of learning and healing where rich nature and human activities intersect.

■ 'Observation' Overlooking the Golden Patchwork

What unfolds below from the observation deck is the overwhelming scale of the Aizu Basin, changing colors with each season.

• Four Seasons from the Sky: In spring, the rice fields reflect the sky, in summer, the lush greens sway, and in autumn, the 'Aizu rice' waiting for harvest turns into a golden carpet covering the earth. The winding Agagawa River and the majestic view of Mount Bandai beyond it truly stir the soul of Fukushima.
• The Mystery of 'Gaineuma': The natural monument Gaineuma is home to rare creatures such as the Japanese tree frog and the Hachyo dragonfly.

■ 'Forest Rest' Surrendering to Silence

The vast grounds are equipped with campsites and log houses, allowing for an experience that integrates with nature.

• Awakening the Five Senses: The scent of the forest wrapped in morning mist and the stars pouring down during the night. The time spent gazing at the basin while listening only to the sound of the wind becomes the ultimate refreshment that aligns the mind and body.

The wetland marking the passage of time and the rural landscape of people living in the present. Would you like to imprint the 'true face of Aizu' that can only be seen from this place in your own eyes?