The Top 5 Lakes in the Ou Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Ou Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Ou Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Goshikinuma Ponds
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Very nice way along several ponds along, which shine in different colors. Really worth seeing!
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Akanuma Pond
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This marsh's (which is actually Mt. Bandai's caldera lake) reddish color is due to the erosion of the surrounding rocks after the many eruptions in Mt. Bandai, leaving extensive deposits …
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Goshiki-numa marshes (the Witch's Eye)
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This beautiful caldera is also known under the name Majo no Hitomi (the "Witch's Eye"), famous for its flower species sprinkled around the marsh (example of flowers you may encounter: Rhododendron brachycarpum f. nemotoanum, Veratrum stamineum, Rhododendron brachycarpum...)
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Goshikinuma (the "Witch's Eye")
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The Goshikinuma lake is also known under the name "majo no hitomi" 魔女の瞳 because of its round shape and dark blue color.
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Nishi Azuma Sky Valley Viewpoint
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This viewpoint along the "sky road" is a nice reward, after climbing >1000m from ground level.
My recommendation is, from the parking lot, continue additional 100~200m to the west and you'll get a much better view on the lake Hibara.
My recommendation is, from the parking lot, continue additional 100~200m to the west and you'll get a much better view on the lake Hibara.
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