Yashimagahara Wetland

4.5

This marsh is part of the Kirigamine Highland in Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park. Formed over about a 12,000-year period, it is a treasure trove of precious flora and fauna, including 18 varieties of sphagnum moss. It was designated a National Natural Monument in 1939.

Spot details

Address: Nagano Pref. Suwagunshimosuwamachi Yashima Marshland 10618 Map
Area: Around Suwa Area
Phone: 0266527000
Hours: Open 24 hours
[Yashima Visitor Center]9:30-16:30
Closed: [Late Apr.-Early Nov.]open everyday
Parking Lot: Available(90spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(SHIMOSUWA Free WiFi)
Note: [Yashima Visitor Center Official Website]https://shimosuwaonsen.jp/yashima/
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

It was very nice, even on a rainy day.

Reviewed : 2019.10.23

We stopped off there on our way to Azumino, Nagano. Although it was drizzling (raining lightly), we were able to go for a walk along the boardwalks that were built over the marsh. They are a bit...
A little gloomy on a rainy November day

Reviewed : 2018.11.25

On a gloomy, chilly, rainy November day, we came here as part of a tour. The spring and summer colours were gone, and the plant life is ready for the coming winter snowfalls. I’ve toured marshlands...
冬枯れ中の湿原

Reviewed : 2023.05.13

アンビエントホテルから美ヶ原へ、その後こちらへ回ろうと計画したが、美ヶ原への道が工事中通行禁止。大回りして高層湿原に来たが、湿原は冬枯れ中で人も少なく静かな散策を楽しめた。ビジターセンターに戻る途中から、鷲が峰を目指し３６０度、日本の３０００m級の山々の絶景を楽しめた。