Bandai Town in Yama District is attractive for its abundant natural beauty, with 70% of the town covered in forest and surrounded by mountains such as Mount Bandai and Mount Umayatake. Mount Bandai towers over the town, and the Bandai West Foothills Spring has been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous springs, making it known as the "town of famous water." A popular tourist attraction is Enichiji Temple, founded approximately 1,200 years ago. Other attractions include the Nanatsumori Pension Village, famous cherry blossom viewing spots such as Hojuji Temple and Hachiman Shrine, and Honji Rural Park. Specialties of Bandai Town in Yama District include Bandai soba noodles, local sake made with Bandai's famous water and rice, Bandai apples, honey, and fresh shiitake mushrooms. Dairy farming is thriving in Minami-ga-oka, where dairy products such as milk, ice cream, and cheese are also produced.