Lake Hibara (Hibarako) is Japan’s largest volcanic dammed lake, formed by the great eruption of Mt. Bandai in 1888. Located in Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture in the Urabandai area, it is the largest lake in the Urabandai region with a shoreline of approximately 37 km and a maximum depth of 31 m.
This page streams live footage from a camera installed at Urabandai Lake Resort Geihinkan Nekomari Rikyu, showing Mt. Bandai and Lake Hibara in real time. Please use it to check the weather, lake surface conditions, and snow accumulation or road icing before setting out. You can also check current conditions of the Bandai Gold Line, Bandai-Azuma Lake Line, and National Route 459.
In spring, enjoy the vivid fresh greenery (May–June); in summer, take a leisurely trip on the lake by canoe or sightseeing boat; in autumn, admire the foliage (early to mid-October) reflecting on Mt. Bandai; and in winter, experience smelt fishing — one of the biggest draws of Lake Hibara. Check the live camera to see Urabandai right now.
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- Live Camera Information
- What You Can Check with the Lake Hibara Live Camera
- The Four Seasons of Lake Hibara and How to Use the Live Camera
- Weather in Kitashiobara-mura, Fukushima
- Rain Cloud Radar for Kitashiobara-mura, Fukushima
- Nearby Map of Hibarayudairayama, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama District, Fukushima (Google Maps)
- Related Video of Lake Hibara
- Related Live Cameras Around Lake Hibara (Urabandai Area)
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Live Camera Information
- Stream type – Still images
- Operated by – Urabandai Lake Resort
- Location – Urabandai Lake Resort Geihinkan Nekomari Rikyu, 1171-1 Hibarayudairayama, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama District, Fukushima 969-2701
What You Can Check with the Lake Hibara Live Camera
The Lake Hibara live camera lets you check real-time footage from the summit of Mt. Bandai (1,819 m) down to the lake surface. Checking the camera before visiting is especially important during the autumn foliage season and in winter when the mountain is capped with snow.
The lake’s icing status also serves as a reference for judging when smelt ice fishing opens (typically from late January onward). You can also use it to check snow accumulation and road surface conditions along the Bandai Gold Line, Bandai-Azuma Lake Line, and National Route 459. During typhoons and heavy rain, you can monitor flooding of the lake and road inundation in real time as disaster prevention information.
The Four Seasons of Lake Hibara and How to Use the Live Camera
Located at an elevation of 800 m, Lake Hibara presents a completely different face with each season. By using the live camera, you can check current on-site conditions in real time before your visit.
Spring (May–June) — A season of brilliant fresh greenery and a calm lake surface. Sightseeing boats and canoes begin operating, and viewing Mt. Bandai’s magnificent form from the water is popular. Check the depth of green and the weather with the live camera before heading out.
Summer (July–August) — The escape-the-heat season in Urabandai, about 5°C cooler than the lowlands. Motorboating, lake swimming, and lakeside camping are available. As parking around Lake Hibara can get crowded on weekends, it is recommended to check the live camera before setting out.
Autumn (early to mid-October) — The top foliage spot in Urabandai. The vivid colors spread from the summit of Mt. Bandai downward, and the view of the foliage reflected on the lake surface is a highlight. You can judge the peak of the season by tracking the change in colors via the live camera. As crowds are expected, it is recommended to check the parking situation in advance through the live camera.
Winter (November–March) — Known as the “holy ground for smelt fishing in Tohoku,” Lake Hibara offers dome-boat fishing (November to mid-January) and ice fishing (late January to late March). Checking the icing status and snow depth through the live camera before your visit helps ensure a safe and comfortable experience.
Weather in Kitashiobara-mura, Fukushima
Rain Cloud Radar for Kitashiobara-mura, Fukushima
Nearby Map of Hibarayudairayama, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama District, Fukushima (Google Maps)
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Related Video of Lake Hibara
Related Live Cameras Around Lake Hibara (Urabandai Area)
In addition to Lake Hibara, there are several live cameras installed in the Urabandai / Kitashiobara-mura area. Please use them according to your destination and route.
- Mt. Bandai Live Camera (Urabandai Tourism Association) — Check the form of Mt. Bandai in real time
- Urabandai Rengenuma / Mt. Bandai Live Camera — A quiet pond along the barrier-free nature trail
- Bandai-Azuma Lake Line Ryofu Pass Live Camera — Road conditions on the Lake Line and around Lake Onogawa
- National Route 459 Michi-no-Eki Urabandai Live Camera — Road surface and snow conditions on National Route 459
- Goshikinuma Entrance Tourism Plaza Live Camera — Crowd check at Goshikinuma entrance and National Route 459