Bandai-Asahi National Park

Bandai-Asahi National Park is the second largest national park in Japan in terms of land area, covering a vast area from the three mountains of Dewa, the Asahi mountain range, the Iide mountain range, the Azuma mountain range, Mount Bandai, and Lake Inawashiro. The three mountains of Dewa are famous for their mountain worship and historical charm. The Iide-Asahi mountain range retains a pristine natural environment and offers mountain views surrounded by majestic mountains, and the flower fields that you reach after a long approach are full of tenderness. The Agatsuma mountain range and Bandai mountain range are attractive for their powerful landscapes created by volcanoes and the varied and beautiful landscapes of large and small lakes, marshes, and forests. Also, the area is easily accessible from urban areas, and attracts many visitors as a recreational area where they can enjoy a wide range of activities such as mountain climbing, nature exploration, bathing in hot springs, and skiing. Bandai-Asahi National Park is full of attractions such as deeply forested mountains, powerful volcanic areas, lakes and marshes filled with abundant water, and mountain worship that has been handed down from generation to generation. The park's vast area offers a variety of mountains that can be enjoyed by climbers of all levels, from beginners to experts, and attracts many climbers. (Source: Ministry of the Environment website https://www.env.go.jp/nature/nationalparks/list/)