The different sized islands floating on the surface of Lake Akimoto may remind you of Matsushima Bay in Sendai. The Nakatsugawa River, which winds down a valley with the same name, is the source of the lake and beautiful spot to visit in fall. This is a resort town overlooking the northern shore of Lake Inawashiro. The town is the eastern gateway to the Aizu Area. Along the shore are six resort beaches.
Visitors can enjoy swimming, camping, water sports and boating.
Tenkyodai and Showa Forest Tenkyodai rises 5,700 meters above sea level in front of Mt. Bandai. The forest is home to 50,000 Japanese pine trees. A rest area and observation platform have been built in the park, which commands a great view of Lake Inawashiro. It also serves as a starting point for ascending Mt. Bandai. On the eastern bank of the Okawa River, wind and water erosion over a million years have turned the layers of rock into gigantic natural sculptures.