Wetland / Marshland Spots in Myoko / Joetsu Area

  • Shimizugaike Pond
    Travel / Tourism
    Sasagaken Peak Plateau in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture
    The pond Shimizugaike is located next to Sasagamine Farm in Suginosawa, Myoko City. Standing by the Pond, there are beautiful views of Sasagamine Farm and of the nearby landscape. The Pond is situated around 15-minute walk from Sasagamine Greenhouse; there are two footpaths giving access to the Pond, one that goes through the Norway spruce forest and another that runs along the edge of Sasagamine Farm. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the Sasagamine highlands.
  • Koike Pond
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Joetsu-shi
  • Chujonoike Pond
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Joetsu-shi

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Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.

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