In the forest next to the lake, you can come across the Tenkyokaku Guesthouse, formerly the Okinajima detached villa of Prince Takamatsu/Nobuhito), as well as the Momijiyama viewing deck offering a sweeping view of the lake. During the winter, you can take ski lessons or join the locals in cross-country ski hikes or snowy nature observation tours. For some of the best views of Mt. Bandai, you could also try the 3.6 km cycling road stretching parallel to the north side of Lake Inawashiro; take a leisurely ride and enjoy the wind coming from the lake!