Nida-numa

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A breathtaking marshland where 100,000 skunk cabbage plants create a magical landscape. Peak bloom is from mid-to-late April.

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HighlightsA magical landscape of 100,000 blooming skunk cabbage plants
The breathtaking collaboration of skunk cabbage and katakuri flowers
A boardwalk encircling the marsh for a relaxing stroll
Nature trails brimming with natural beauty
A popular hiking destination

Basic Information

Address: Japan, 〒960-2157 Fukushima, Fukushima-shi, Tsuchiyuonsen-machi Search for tourist attractions in Fukushima

Access: It's about a 10-minute drive from the Tsuchiyu Onsen hot spring town in western Fukushima City to the Nida-numa parking lot. From there, it's a 20-minute walk along a boardwalk. Alternatively, it's a 1-hour and 20-minute walk from the Tsuchiyu Onsen bus stop via Onuma. Show route

Op.Hours: Monday: 24 hours, Tuesday: 24 hours, Wednesday: 24 hours, Thursday: 24 hours, Friday: 24 hours, Saturday: 24 hours, Sunday: 24 hours

Cld.Days: None

Fee: Free

INFO: Parking is free. For safety, please carry a bear bell while hiking.

HP: https://www.tif.ne.jp/jp/spot.html?spot=5647

Overview

Nida-numa is a marshland located at an altitude of approximately 600 meters in Tsuchiyu Onsen-machi, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. Home to an estimated 100,000 skunk cabbage plants, the marsh is transformed into a fantastical scene from mid-to-late April each year, when the entire area is covered in a blanket of white skunk cabbage blossoms. During this peak blooming season, numerous visitors are captivated by its beauty. The boardwalk leading from the nearest parking lot to the marsh passes through a katakuri (dogtooth violet) colony, offering a stunning display of skunk cabbage and katakuri in spring. The delicate pink katakuri blooms begin to appear in early April. This collaboration of skunk cabbage and katakuri is truly a breathtaking spring spectacle. A well-maintained boardwalk allows for a relaxing 20-minute walk around the marsh, offering panoramic views of the marsh and surrounding mountains, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the grandeur of nature. While famous for its skunk cabbage, Nida-numa is also a popular hiking spot. Nearby marshes, Onuma and Me-numa, are also accessible via well-maintained trails, making it possible to enjoy a multi-marsh hike. Nida-numa showcases the abundant natural beauty of the area throughout the year. Spring brings vibrant skunk cabbage and katakuri blooms, summer reveals lush greenery, autumn paints the landscape with stunning fall colors, and winter offers a tranquil snowy scene. Visit Nida-numa and experience the natural beauty of each season.