20의 오우 산맥가지 명소 & 주요 장소

Great food stop

Regarding footwear: hiking boots aren't absolutely necessary here; I was able to complete the temple hike easily in sneakers. The 1,000 steps are daunting at first, but are surprisingly manageable. They're spread out along a very beautiful path that leads uphill. There are plenty of opportunities to pause and enjoy the numerous statues, lanterns, and the scenery.

Mt. Bandai (or Bandaisan), is registered as a UNESCO Japanese Geopark since 2011. Mt. Bandai has known two major sector collapses and debris avalanches: one 50,000 years ago and the latest in 1888. The first sector collapse is said to have led to the formation of the famous Inawashiro lake. The second one in 1888 was a phreatic eruption. Unlike the destructive magmatic eruptions in most volcanoes, the explosion in Mt. Bandai consisted of high-temperature steam, preserving a large part of the surrounding flora.

This hut offers a space to rest, buy souvenirs or have some snacks, but doesn't accept visitors for the night. Please make sure to plan your hike so that you complete the visit before the night falls.

Mt. Bandai is crossed by three peaks: Mt. Bandai's central peak, Kushigamine's peak, and Mt. Akahani's peak. Kushigamine can be recognized by its reddish/brownish rocky paths. The northeast side suffered a big phreatic explosion in 1888, leaving its landscapes marked by the consequences of landslides and debris avalanches. The mountain's name: "the comb peak," was given for the sharp shape of its southern side that looks like a comb's teeth.

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 of iron hydroxide in the pond's bed. The pond's water is very acidic and rich in sulfur, iron, manganese, and aluminum.

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