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You can choose from three courses depending on your activity goals.
Happōdai Trailhead Round-Trip Course
The summit is 1,800 m high, and the starting point at Happōdai Trailhead is 1,200 m, so the elevation gain to the summit is about 600 m, making this a course with relatively little altitude difference.
On clear days, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Inawashiro from the summit.
Instructor Request
Available on request (about 1 person per class) ¥18,000 and up
subject (of taxation, etc.)
“From 5th grade elementary school
Period
From the start of the climbing season until September
Approximate activity time
8 hours
Items to Prepare in Advance
Please see the Activity Program Collection.
Bear bells, two-way radios
remarks
Travel time to Happōdai Parking Lot (by car): 40 minutes
You can choose from three courses depending on your activity goals.
Inawashiro Ski Resort to Happōdai Trailhead Course
From the lift’s exit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Inawashiro, and along the way, you can also see the exposed rocky slopes on the back side of Mount Bandai.
Because the scenery differs between the ascent and descent, the enjoyment of the hike is increased.
Instructor Request
Available on request (about 1 person per class) ¥18,000 and up
subject (of taxation, etc.)
“From 5th grade elementary school
Period
From July to October
Approximate activity time
7 hours
Items to Prepare in Advance
Please see the Activity Program Collection.
Borrowable Items
Bear bells, two-way radios
remarks
Travel time to Happōdai Parking Lot (by car): 40 minutes
You can choose from three courses depending on your activity goals.
Inawashiro Ski Resort Round-Trip Course
By using the summer climbing lift, you can reach an elevation of 1,100 m in 20 minutes, and from the lift exit, it takes about 1 hour to reach the second station of Mount Bandai.
Additionally, by using the lift on the way down, you can relax your tired body while enjoying the view of Lake Inawashiro spread out before you.
Instructor Request
Available on request (about 1 person per class) ¥18,000 and up
subject (of taxation, etc.)
“From 5th grade elementary school
Period
From July to October
Approximate activity time
4 hours
Items to Prepare in Advance
Please see the Activity Program Collection.
Borrowable Items
Bear bells, two-way radios
remarks
Goshikinuma Trail Hiking
You can observe various types of plants while viewing the ‘Goshikinuma Pond Group,’ formed by the eruption of Mount Bandai.
Instructor Request
Available on request (1 instructor, ¥11,200)
subject (of taxation, etc.)
From 1st grade elementary school
Period
From May to October
Approximate activity time
4 hours
Items to Prepare in Advance
Please see the Activity Program Collection.
Borrowable Items
Bear bells, two-way radios, map
remarks
Travel time to the activity site (by car): 30 minutes
※ The target participants, activity duration, travel time, and possible activity periods are for reference only. They may vary depending on individual fitness, ability, temperature, weather, and other factors.
Tenkyōdai Hiking
This activity program allows you to enjoy the scenery of Lake Inawashiro and Mount Bandai.
subject (of taxation, etc.)
From 3rd grade elementary school
Period
From May to October
Approximate activity time
3 hours
Items to Prepare in Advance
First aid kit, fanny pack, hat, rain gear, water bottle
Borrowable Items
Bear bell, map
remarks
※ The target participants, activity duration, travel time, and possible activity periods are for reference only. They may vary depending on individual fitness, ability, temperature, weather, and other factors.
Night Hike
This activity involves walking a course within the Exchange House grounds at night.
By blocking vision, your other senses become sharper, allowing you to notice things you normally wouldn’t, such as sounds, smells, and the flow of the wind, helping to refine your sensitivity.
The course is about 2 km long. There is also a shortcut course of about 1 km.
subject (of taxation, etc.)
From 1st grade elementary school
Period
From May to October
Approximate activity time
1 hour (shortcut course: 30–45 minutes)
Items to Prepare in Advance
First aid kit, rain gear, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, flashlight
Borrowable Items
Bear bell, map
※ The target participants, activity duration, travel time, and possible activity periods are for reference only. They may vary depending on individual fitness, ability, temperature, weather, and other factors.