Japan Tohoku guide - travel related information

Introduce many attractive places and culture in Tohoku Japan

Issaikyo peak, breathtaking views of Azuma-Kofuji and brilliant turquoise-color pond (1)

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<Goshikinuma on cloudy day>

 

Issaikyo peak (一切経山) elevated 1949 meters in Fukushima can be reached 80-min. hike from the Jododaira (浄土平) Marshland, where the parking place is located and several hiking trails starting point.

 

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<Entrance to the mountain area> 

 

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<Unmelted snow trail> 

 

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<marshland before filling up water>

 

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<Look over picturesque Kamanuma Pond>

 

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<Mount trail and unmelted snow>

 

Once the climber ascended to the peak, they can enjoy breathtaking views of Azuma-Kofuji and large pond with a brilliant turquoise color named Goshikinuma.

  

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<Lookout turquoise-color pond from the top on cloudy day>

 

(Access) The buses operate only on weekends from May through September,  and everyday from early October to early November of peak autumn season.

 

The bus-ride takes 100 minute from JR Fukushima station to Jododaira.

There are two buses per day from JR Fukushima Station that run along the Bandai Azuma Skyline and stop 75-min. at Jododaira before return to JR Fukushima Station.

 

(Last visit) June/2017