Goshikinuma Ponds (Urabandai)
五色沼
Goshikinuma is a group of colorful ponds and lakes in Urabandai, at the foot of Mt. Bandai. They formed after the volcano erupted over a century ago, and each pond has its own color. The area is part of Bandai-Asahi National Park. Visitors walk a nature trail between the ponds and can rent rowboats.
Visitor information
- Getting there
Reachable by train and bus. From Tokyo, the shinkansen takes about 90 minutes to Koriyama Station.
- Time needed
A 4 km nature trail links eight ponds; you can see them all in a few hours.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- You can rent a rowboat at Bishamon-numa, the largest pond.
- A walking route goes around the ponds.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- A 4-kilometer nature trail links the eight lakes; touring them all takes a few hours.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukushima and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Fukushima
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:28
- Sunrise06:07
- Dhuhr11:24
- Asr14:13
- Maghrib16:36
- Isha18:05
Times are calculated for Fukushima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Fukushima.
Places to pray near Goshikinuma Ponds (Urabandai)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Goshikinuma Ponds (Urabandai)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): japan.travel, fukushima.travel