Let's go to Ochikura Nature Park!

This is a small marshland located on the Ochikura Plateau in Hakuba Village.

In spring, the whole area is covered with Asian skunk cabbage and skunk cabbage.

Touring the Marshes

Early April

▼It was the season when the skunk cabbage and Asian skunk cabbage were sprouting!

Wetland Japan

April 12, 2022 - Ochikura Nature Park - Best Season in Early Spring - | Wetland Diary I visited the Omachi-Hakuba area in early spring to enjoy the wetlands. I drove along the Chuo Expressway from Friday night and started my activities on Saturday morning. First up, Ochikura Wetland! Exploration ▼I parked the car and...

Late April

▼It was the best season for various plants, including Asian skunk cabbage, to bloom!

Wetland Japan

April 23, 2022 Ochikura Nature Park - A Paradise of Skunk Cabbage - | Wetland Diary When I visited in early spring, the buds had just started to emerge, so I decided to visit again during the best season. Exploration ▼The usual parking lot. Of course, the restrooms are also available! ▼Skunk cabbage...

Early May

▼A cluster of Asian skunk cabbages.

Wetland Japan

May 8, 2021 Ochikura Nature Park - Budding Season - | Wetland Diary I went to Ochikura Nature Park as spring is drawing to a close. I was greeted by large, well-grown skunk cabbage plants. Exploration ▼This is the open area in front of Ochikura Marsh. ▼Skunk cabbage is growing abundantly. ▼Da...

Late September

▼Although it faces a public road, there are few people and it gives a quiet impression.

Wetland Japan

September 20, 2020: Ochikura Nature Park - A Quiet Little Wetland - | Wetland Diary This is a small wetland located on the Ochikura Plateau. Although it faces a public road, it has a quiet atmosphere with few people around. Scenery ▼The grass is overgrown because it's off-season. ▼It's more like a forest floor than a wetland...

Late February

▼The amount of snow is incredible, but plants are starting to pop up.

Wetland Japan

February 23, 2023, Ochikura Nature Park - Heavy snow up to waist- | Wetland Weather Following our early morning visit to Yashima Marsh, we arrived at Ochikura Nature Park in Hakuba Village. Exploration ▼ The entrance had been thoroughly cleared of snow. There's also parking space for about two cars. Toilets...

Equipment, stamina, and skills

▼There is a boardwalk throughout the entire area, and since it is small, you can stroll around safely.

There is a boardwalk, so you can walk in sneakers.

▼In early April, there is snow piled up on the boardwalk.

If you're not careful, you'll slip off.

Visit the Marshes

access

▼About 1 hour from Nagano IC

weather forecast

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Facilities: Parking, toilets

The parking lot can accommodate 2-3 cars.

The toilets are relatively clean.

Roadside Stations, Restaurants, Souvenirs

Hakuba Roadside Stationis nearby.

They also sell food so you can have lunch there too.