Bandai-Azuma Skyline (Jododaira)

Overview

The Bandai-Azuma Skyline is a scenic 29km-long road running from Takayu Onsen to Tsuchiyu Onsen in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. This popular drive course traverses the Azuma mountain range, offering magnificent views throughout the year thanks to its high elevation. Jododaira, located at the midway point, is a high-altitude area at approximately 1600m above sea level, featuring a stark, desolate landscape created by volcanic activity. The breathtaking panoramic views are awe-inspiring, making you feel as though you've arrived in a foreign land. In spring, the "Snow Corridor," revealed as the snow melts, captivates visitors. Summer brings a vibrant display of alpine flowers, painting the mountains in vivid colors. Autumn showcases a stunning spectacle of fiery reds and yellows as beech and maple trees ablaze with color, attracting many visitors to this renowned foliage spot. Winter presents a serene world of snow-covered mountains, a picture of beauty and tranquility. Jododaira features a rest house and visitor center where you can rest and enjoy meals. The surrounding area is also home to many mountains perfect for hiking and climbing, such as Azuma-Ko-Fuji and Issaikei-zan. The Bandai-Azuma Skyline is a highly recommended destination for immersing yourself in nature and enjoying magnificent scenery.