Stay, Trek, and Experience Winter in Fukushima

Winter in Fukushima reveals a dramatic, quiet beauty—and Numajiri Kogen Lodge Winter Trekking Tour 2025 invites you to experience it firsthand. With accommodation available at Numajiri Kogen Lodge, these guided snow trekking tours let you step straight from the lodge into some of the region’s most striking winter landscapes around Mount Adatara and Mount Bandai.

From snowshoe walks through pristine forests to icefalls and frozen lakes, each tour is designed to showcase a different face of Fukushima’s winter wilderness. After trekking, relax with a warm lunch and a soothing onsen soak—an essential part of the experience.

Tour Overview

• Operating period: Every Saturday & Sunday
  26 December 2025 – 22 March 2026
• Minimum participants: 2 people
• Booking deadline: At least 7 days in advance
• Meeting point: Numajiri Kogen Lodge nowhere
• Includes: Guide fee, insurance, snowshoe & pole rental, lunch, and onsen bathing
  (Some tours include lift tickets)

Tour Line-up

Snow Trekking to Extreme Hot Spring Sources

A winter-only version of the popular Extreme Onsen trek. Snowshoe across the slopes of Mount Adatara to Numajiri Ski Area, discovering surreal volcanic scenery found nowhere else.

• Time: 9:00–13:00
• Price: ¥15,800 (2 ppl) / ¥12,800 pp (3+ ppl)
• Dates: Dec 27, Jan 31, Feb 22, Mar 15

Tatsusawa Fudo Waterfall Snow Hiking

A powerful winter pilgrimage to a revered waterfall, known as a photography favourite and spiritual spot.

• Time: 9:00–13:00
• Price: ¥13,000 (2 ppl) / ¥10,000 pp (3+ ppl)
• Dates: Jan 18, Feb 14, Mar 8

Nagurayama Snow Trekking

Climb through lakeside forest to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Lake Inawashiro, with its iconic floating island below.

• Time: 9:00–13:00
• Price: ¥14,000 (2 ppl) / ¥11,000 pp (3+ ppl)
• Dates: Jan 24, Feb 28

Urabandai Goshiki-numa Snow Hiking

Explore the famous Five-Coloured Ponds transformed by snow, revealing a mysterious winter glow unique to the season.

• Time: 9:00–13:00
• Price: ¥14,000 (2 ppl) / ¥11,000 pp (3+ ppl)
• Dates: Dec 21, Jan 17, Feb 28

Yellow Falls Snow Trekking

A rare mid-winter phenomenon—an icefall formed on Mount Bandai’s collapse wall. Dynamic, rugged, and unforgettable.

• Time: 9:00–13:00
• Price: ¥16,000 (2 ppl) / ¥13,000 pp (3+ ppl)
• Dates: Jan 18, Feb 7, Mar 7

Mt. Oguni Traverse Snow Trekking (Beginner level or above)

Walk along a ridgeline with sweeping views of Mount Bandai’s caldera and a frozen lake hidden in the beech forest below.

• Time: 9:00–15:00
• Price: ¥23,000 (2 ppl) / ¥18,000 pp (3+ ppl)
• Dates: Jan 25, Feb 15, Mar 15

Practical Information

• Age requirement: Junior high school age and above
• Guide ratio: Max 6 participants per guide
• Transport: Shared vehicle from nowhere to each trailhead
• What to wear: Warm, waterproof winter clothing and suitable footwear
• Facilities: Changing rooms available at the lodge

Tours run in most winter weather conditions, except when safety cannot be ensured due to severe storms. Routes may be adjusted depending on snow conditions, especially early in the season.

Numajiri Kogen Lodge

Numajiri Kogen Lodge is a special place deeply connected to Japan’s mountaineering history. It stands on land cherished by Junko Tabei, the world’s first woman to summit Mount Everest, and is embraced by the legendary mountains of Fukushima within Bandai-Asahi National Park.

Opened in November 2019, the lodge blends modern comfort with pristine nature, making it an ideal base for winter adventures.

https://www.numajiri-lodge.com/

Highlights:

• 24-hour onsen for deep relaxation after trekking

• Comfortable shared lounge with complimentary drinks

• Organic, locally sourced cuisine prepared by professional chefs

• Quiet, scenic setting close to nature yet safe and convenient

Staying at Numajiri Kogen Lodge allows guests to fully enjoy winter trekking while returning to warmth, comfort, and exceptional hospitality.

Access & Pickup

By train: JR Koriyama Station → JR Ban’etsu West Line → Inawashiro Station

• From Inawashiro Station:

  • Taxi: approx. 25 minutes

  • Bus to Nakanosawa Onsen + short walk (¥900–¥1,000 approx.)

Free pickup service

• Location: JR Inawashiro Station

• Time: 14:52

• Reservation required at least 3 days in advance

By car:

• Approx. 15 km from Inawashiro-Bandai Kogen IC

• Free parking available

Booking & Enquiries

Email: nowhere@numajiri-lodge.com

Please include:

• Preferred tour & date
• Full name (all participants)
• Gender & age
• Address
• Contact phone number

Please refer to the link below for full tour details, conditions, and cancellation policy before making a booking.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rpgs3kidr3fdoe56h2f2t/Nowhere-Winter-Trekking-Tour-2025-2.pdf?rlkey=ykpm0rlzgqtsdtht0v06ki92w&st=pia1z8i0&dl=0

Whether you’re seeking dramatic winter scenery, quiet snow-covered forests, or a deeply immersive outdoor experience paired with hot springs, nowhere Winter Trekking Tour 2025 offers a truly memorable way to explore Fukushima in winter.