Takayu Onsen and
Jododaira Trekking

Jododaira, part of Bandai-Asahi National Park, is a major trekking destination
featuring some of the best courses in Fukushima Prefecture.

The Bandai-Azuma Skyline, which runs along Jododaira, is treasured for its unbroken panoramic vistas and
its convenient location about a one-hour drive from Fukushima Station.
The scenic pass is a perennial favorite amongst bikers,
who have consistently named it one of Japan’s 10 best roads.

Jododaira features a large parking lot, hiking trails, nature walks,
and more around its Visitor’s Center. It offers people of all ages and
trekking experience levels a multitude of ways to enjoy the mountains and nature.

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  Bandai-Azuma Skyline
  This road offers seasonal attractions such as scenic winter drives through the snow corridors, verdant panoramas from early spring to late summer, and autumn colors on a massive scale.
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  Mt. Azumakofuji
  Enjoy epic panoramas during a 90-minute loop of this volcano’s crater.
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  Jododaira Wetland
  Take a 60-minute stroll through these marshlands, which become a treasure trove of alpine plants from May to late summer.
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  Mt. Issaikyo
  Hike to the summit of this active volcano while listening to the sound of its bellowing smoke. From there, take in the stunning views of the emerald green water of the Witch’s Eye, also known as Goshikinuma Pond.
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  Kamanuma
  This pond boasting otherworldly scenery reminiscent of a heavenly water garden is a mere 60-minute hike from the Visitor’s Center.
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  Keibadaira
  Made famous by the posters of major travel agencies, this scenic marshland can be reached in about 40 minutes from Bandai-Azuma Skyline’s Torikodaira entrance.

This guide to trekking in Takayu and Jododaira features information based on our actual experiences trekking each of the courses,
as well as the photos we took during these treks. We hope it helps you thoroughly enjoy your trip to Takayu and Jododaira!