Lake Hibara Lake
Mountain lake in Fukushima, formed after volcanic eruption
Lake Hibara occupies a caldera in Fukushima Prefecture created by Mount Bandai's 1888 eruption; visitors come for boating, shoreline walks and as a base for exploring Urabandai's trails.
Lake Hibara at a Glance#
About Lake Hibara#
Lake Hibara
Lake Hibara is a freshwater lake in the Urabandai area of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, formed during the July 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai. It is one of several lakes that resulted when the eruption and associated landslides blocked river valleys.
The lake is part of the Urabandai landscape and is visited for boating, shoreline walks, and seasonal scenery. Local access is provided from roads serving the Bandai-Asahi National Park region.
Lake Hibara lies north of Mount Bandai in the Urabandai district of Fukushima Prefecture, within the broader Bandai-Asahi National Park area.
- Volcanic origin: Formed when the July 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai dammed valleys and created a cluster of lakes in the Urabandai area of Fukushima Prefecture.
How to Get to Lake Hibara#
Lake Hibara is reached from the Tohoku region by road; the nearest larger towns are Inawashiro and Kitashiobara, with bus links in season. The area is part of Bandai-Asahi National Park, and local visitor centers provide route and access information.
Tips for Visiting Lake Hibara#
- Combine a visit with hiking in Bandai-Asahi National Park and other nearby lakes and onsen towns.
- Autumn foliage around Lake Hibara is spectacular - aim for late October for peak color.
- Some roads and visitor services may be seasonal; check access in winter.
Best Time to Visit Lake Hibara#
A lake formed after the 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai in Fukushima Prefecture, part of Bandai-Asahi National Park; noted for its scenic shores and autumn color.
Weather & Climate near Lake Hibara#
Lake Hibara's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1492 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - 0° | -9° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 94% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -8° - 0° | -9° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 3.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 3° | -6° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 107 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 12° - 20° | 16° | 152 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.5h |
| July | Good | 16° - 24° | 20° | 184 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.3h |
| August | Good | 17° - 26° | 21° | 203 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 13° - 21° | 17° | 193 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 128 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 2° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 3.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
