Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa (Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture; General Manager: 吉田 貴文), a resort hotel surrounded by more than 300 large and small lakes and marshes that reflect the forest's changing seasons, is offering a "Touring Plan to Enjoy the Autumn Leaves" for stays available from Wednesday, September 9 to Saturday, November 28, 2026. Urabandai is home to a cluster of mountain roads, and in autumn, visitors can take in the fall foliage alongside its lakes and mountain scenery all at once. To serve as a comfortable base for touring, the hotel is equipped with a drying room and covered parking. Guests can also unwind with seasonal dishes made from local ingredients, regional cuisine, an open-air hot spring bath looking out on the autumn leaves and Mt. Bandai, and a lounge. After a day on the road, riders can rest and get ready for the next day's ride while enjoying a stay that makes the most of autumn in Urabandai.
1. Combine Mountain Roads and Lakes on a Touring Route
Around Urabandai, routes such as the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, Bandai-Azuma Lake Line, Bandaisan Gold Line, and Nishi-Azuma Sky Valley let riders combine mountain roads with lakes and marshes along the way. During the fall foliage season, the changing elevation brings shifting colors as riders make their way around, making it a great pick for an autumn motorcycle trip.
2. A Drying Room for Gear and Covered Parking
The hotel's entrance includes a drying room where guests can dry out helmets, riding jackets, gloves, and rain gear. It's a practical setup for getting ready for the next day's ride during the fall foliage season, when equipment tends to get damp from autumn rain and morning dew. Covered parking is also available, creating a more comfortable environment for autumn touring. The parking area sits right in front of the buffet venue, so guests can plan the next day's route while looking out at their bike over a meal.
3. Soothe Riding Fatigue in an Open-Air Bath Overlooking the Autumn Leaves
After a day of riding, guests can rest at the hot spring bathhouse, which includes an open-air bath and sauna, and take their time soaking in the view. The lounge also serves drinks, including alcohol, so guests can unwind at the end of the day and savor the lingering feeling of the trip without worrying about extra charges.
Plan Overview
- Plan name: [Motorcycle Touring] Park Under Cover and Dine With a View of Your Bike (Dinner and Breakfast Included)
- Booking period: Through Friday, November 27, 2026 (subject to the booking site's own sales period)
- Stay period: Wednesday, September 9 – Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Rate: From ¥12,020 per night (per person, based on double occupancy, tax and service charge included)
- Included: One night's stay, buffet dinner, buffet breakfast, lounge access, hot spring bath access
Notes:
- The best time to view the autumn leaves may shift earlier or later depending on the weather.
- Menu items and ingredients may change depending on availability.
- Lunch is not included, and some drinks and activities carry an additional charge.
About Mercure Urabandai Resort & Spa
About an 8-minute walk from Goshikinuma, known for its shimmering emerald-green ponds, the hotel is a forest resort surrounded by more than 300 large and small lakes and marshes that reflect the seasons, set against the backdrop of Mt. Bandai, celebrated as a "treasure mountain." Guests can experience Urabandai's nature on foot, by bike, or on a hike, explore Aizu's history at sites such as Tsuruga Castle, linked to the Byakkotai, and enjoy powder snow in winter, taking in a wide range of activities across all four seasons.
- Address: 1093-309 Kengamine, Oaza Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture 969-2701
- Tel: 03-5539-2629 (Reservation Center)
- Website: https://mercure-urabandai-resortandspa.jp/
- Access: Approximately 20 minutes by car from Inawashiro-Bandaikogen IC via the Tohoku Expressway and Ban-etsu Expressway, or approximately 25 minutes by local bus from JR Inawashiro Station.
*Information is accurate as of September 9, 2026. All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
