Kusanoki-dai Marsh

kuwanoki dai shigen

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A beautiful marsh where seasonal flowers such as Japanese cotton grass (watasuge) and Japanese fire lilies (renge-tsutsuji) bloom in profusion, with the majestic Mount Chokai as a backdrop.

Historic Sites
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HighlightsBreathtaking views of Mount Chokai
Seasonal flowers such as Japanese cotton grass and Japanese fire lilies blooming in abundance
Easy exploration via well-maintained boardwalks
Surrounded by a forest of beech and deciduous shrubs
Crisp, clean air, perfect for enjoying nature

Basic Information

Address: Arasawa, Yashima-machi, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Akita

Access: About 60 minutes by car from Honjō IC on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway, or about 40 minutes by car from Yashima Station on the Yurikōgen Railway. A shuttle bus runs along the forest road during the period from late May to mid-June. Show route

Op.Hours: Open 24 hours a day

Cld.Days: No holidays

Fee: Free

INFO: Restrooms are available only from late May to mid-October. There are no vending machines or rest areas. Parking is available for 50 standard vehicles (at the bus stop and Hanadachi Clean Heights). Eating and littering are prohibited within the wetland.

HP: https://www.city.yurihonjo.lg.jp/shisetsu/1002012/1002013/1002042/1003953.html

Overview

Kusanoki-dai Marsh is a nationally designated historical site located on the eastern foot of Mount Chokai, and is part of the Chokai National Park. It covers an area of approximately 8 hectares and is located at an altitude of 690 meters. The marsh is said to have been formed by a rock avalanche from Mount Chokai, and traces of this event remain to this day. Many plants, including Japanese cotton grass and Japanese fire lilies, inhabit the marsh. In early June, the Japanese fire lilies bloom profusely, creating a stunning scene of an orange carpet. The marsh is also surrounded by a forest of beech trees and deciduous shrubs, allowing you to experience abundant nature. Kusanoki-dai Marsh is popular as a spot where you can fully enjoy nature, thanks to the beautiful contrast between Mount Chokai and the flowers. Boardwalks are laid out within the marsh, making it easy to walk and suitable for families with young children. While a 3-kilometer forest road must be walked from the parking lot to the marsh, a shuttle bus operates from late May to early June.

Kusanoki-dai Marsh

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