PreparationPreparation forfor hikinghiking Mt.Mt. BandaiBandai Mt. Bandai is an active volcano continuously Mt. Bandai Elevation of 1816.2 m. The mountain monitored and observed by the Japan Meteorological Agency. is a symbol of Fukushima Prefecture. There are six trailheads. The Happodai trailhead is recommended As there is a possibility of sudden eruption, when you hike for beginners. In 2011, it was certified the mountain or visit it for sightseeing, make sure you are as a Japanese Geopark. adequately prepared in case of an eruption. Preparation before hiking Obtain information about the Step1 Step2 Equipment and carry-along items mountain you intend to hike when mountain hiking beforehand. You can obtain volcanic information from *Towel and mask ! (to prevent inhaling volcanic ash or gases) the Japan Meteorological Agency's homepage. *Head lamp and flashlight Check the following items (to aid vision when ash is falling) *The latest volcanic information *Large backpack and helmet *Current alert items, etc. (to protect yourself from volcanic debris) *Volcanic alert level *Mobile phone and portable radio Japan Meteorological (to acquire information in an emergency) Agency homepage https://www.data.jma.go.jp/multi/index.html *Emergency food and drinking water ?lang=en (to prepare for evacuation) Step3 Submit your hiking notification A hiking notification form can be submitted in the following ways. (hike plan). Post / Fax The hiking notification form is used for rescue activities in the Patrol and General Operation Division, Community Police Affairs Department, Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters event you get lost or are affected by a volcanic disaster. 5-75 Sugitsuma-cho, Fukushima City 960-8686 Please fill in a hiking notification form as an important matter Fax: +81-24-521-6480 or hiking etiquette. Please submit your hiking notification at *Download the hiking notification form from the homepage. least 10 days prior to the day you plan on hiking the E-mail (online) mountain. In addition to telling your family of your hike plan, You can send an e-mail via a mail software in the web site of “Hiking notification please submit a hiking form in the box at the trailhead. submission”, Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters. Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters Mountain and nature network "Compass" You can use "Compass" to submit an online hiking notification http://www.police.pref.fukushima.jp/07.anzen/-sangaku/-sounan/ form. sangaku_todoke.html https://www.mt-compass.com Mt. Bandai Volcanic Disaster Management Council Evacuation routes around the crater area Kitashiobara Former Urabandai Village Hibara toll trailhead Kawakami trailhead The volcanic alert level system is divided into 5 levels depending on the scope of danger zones and protective actions required when a volcano 2㎞ erupts. This map illustrates areas that require vigilance, restricted positions, and evacuation Urabandai routes in levels 2 and 3 of the volcano alert level ski resort system. <Target area> 1㎞ Level 2 (Do not approach the crater): Approx. 1 km from the crater Level 3 (Do not approach the volcano): Approx. 2 km from the crater Hoshino Resorts Happodai <Hiking trail> Nekoma Paths restricted for level 2 Snow Park & Resort trailhead Mt. Maruyama 1359 Potential crater Ski resort Akanuma formation area crater <Mt. Bandai Gold Line> Mt. Nekomagatake Road restricted for level 2 1404 Mt. Kushigamine 1636 Branch toward Inawashiro Nekomagatake Town Kobo Shimizu hut Okabe hut Numanodaira Shibutani Bandai trailhead Town Mt. Bandai Hoshino Resorts 1816 ALTS Bandai Mt. Akahani Family Snow Park Snow Park & Resort 1430 Bandai x 2 Mt. Bandai ropeway Mt. Bandai Gold Linesummit station Akahani Forest Road (Closed even during normal times) Inawashiro Inawashiro ski resort Resort Okinashima ski resort Former Genbashi toll trailhead 0 1 2 3km Inawashiro This map uses the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan's 20m mesh elevation data. trailhead This map was created with the approval of the Dean of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan using numerical value map 25000 (map image) issued by said Authority. (Approved information from 2018 used, No. 1227) If there is an eruption What to be mindful of while hiking while hiking *Be mindful of the area around the crater. *Confirm where the eruption has occurred and immediately evacuate in a direction away from *Be aware of the location of the crater and wind direction. the crater. *Pay attention to information coming in on your *Use your backpack and helmet to protect mobile phone and portable radio while hiking. yourself from volcanic projectiles and ash and *Do not get close to fumaroles or depressions take temporary shelter in a mountain hub or or valleys where volcanic gases can easily accumulate. behind rocks. *If you discover any abnormal phenomena *Cover your mouth and nose with a mask (such as fumes, odors, fissures, earthquakes, etc.), hiking or wet towel to prevent inhaling volcanic down to a safe elevation and alert the local municipalities, ash or gas. police and meteorological observatory. Contact list/ Fukushima Prefectural Government Aizuwakamatsu City Hall Kitakata City Hall Consumer and Kitashiobara Village Mt. Bandai Disaster Prevention Division Crisis Management Division Disaster Prevention Division Citizens' Affairs Division Volcanic Phone no. 024-521-7194 Phone no. 0242-39-1227 Phone no. 0241-24-5221 Phone no. 0241-23-3113 Disaster Bandai Town Hall Inawashiro Town Hall Aizubange Town Yugawa Village Management General Affairs Section General Affairs Section Crisis Management Office General Affairs Division Council Phone no. 0242-74-1223 Phone no. 0242-62-2111 Phone no. 0242-84-1533 Phone no. 0241-27-8800.