Fukushima Kitashiobara Village
A superb highland resort where you can relax with the spectacular views of Lake Hibara and a natural hot spring that leaves your skin feeling beautiful
Urabandai Lake Resort Goshikinomori is a sprawling resort hotel in Kitashiobara Village, Fukushima Prefecture. Located inside a national park, it offers an outstanding setting with Lake Hibara spread out below and Mount Bandai in the distance. Its naturally flowing chlorite spring is a natural hot spring rich in metasilicic acid, known as a beautifying bath for the skin. Guests can deeply relax both body and mind in the scenic open-air bath and steam sauna, and enjoy an exceptional resort stay surrounded by magnificent nature.

A large bath made up of an open-air bath with views of Lake Hibara and an indoor bath featuring large windows that create a sense of openness. The chlorite spring that wells up from the hotel grounds is a beautifying bath rich in metasilicic acid, a moisturizing component, and can be described as a kind of natural lotion. There are also baths with water flowing directly from the source, while some tubs use a circulation filtration system. As you surrender yourself to the gentle water, you can enjoy a blissful bath experience that makes you feel as though you are becoming one with the beautiful seasonal nature all around you.

A soft, low-temperature steam sauna located in the main building of Goshikinomori. The room is filled with abundant moist steam, gently warming your body. Even if you are not a fan of intense heat, you can sweat comfortably, making it ideal for recovery from fatigue and refreshment after outdoor activities in nature.
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【Hours】 5:00-10:30 (last entry 9:30) / 13:30-25:00 (last entry 24:00) 【Day-use bathing】 9:00-10:30 (last entry 9:30) / 13:30-21:00 (last entry 20:00) *Hours may be subject to temporary changes. Please ask the front desk for details.

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