Bandai-Asahi National Park, Gosikinuma (Five-Colored Swamps) ,Fukushima pref.

Schedule 
# Tokyo-Goshikinuma, 3hrs40min (297km) by car


Record

Time: 3.6km(1hr40min);
Start elevation:775m(Bus stop, Goshikinuma)
Highest point 837m
Elevation gain 62m
GPS (Bus stop) 3739'23.55" N 14005'28.13" E

This trail start from the bus stop of Goshikinuma-iriguchi and end to the bus stop of Urabandai-Kogen.
During the walking, you can enjoy many kinds of swamps which has various water colors, such as emerald green and cobalt blue.
Besides the trail, there are many good trails near Nakase swamp if you base the Ubabandai Kyukamura.
https://www.qkamura.or.jp/bandai/

In addition, the Memorial musium of Hideyo Noguchi (1876-1928) is close to the area.
He was the medical scientist and discovered the syphilitic spirochete first in the world.
He is also known for his research and death on yellow fever in Africa.
In the musium, the original old house where Hideyo was born are well reserved.
https://www.noguchihideyo.or.jp/





Rest house near Bishamon swamp                                       You may enjoy the boat.                         White carp is the sign of good luck.


Benten swamp                                                       Ruri Swamp, Mt. Bandai should be over the swamp.                              Hikers


Urabandai Kyukamura hotel                                                      Nakase swamp near the hotel                                                      Musium of Hideyo Noguchi








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