2024.8.3 Mt. Hiuchi Takaya Pond and Tengu Garden - Heavenly Marshland -
This time, we head to Mount Hiuchi in Myoko Kogen.
Myoko Kogen is dotted with marshes such as Imori Pond and Numanohara Marsh, and is also rich in mountains such as Mt. Myoko and Mt. Kurohime.
When I climbed Mount Myoko before, I could see Tengu Garden from the top of the mountain and had always wanted to go there.
It seems to be famous for its autumn leaves, but I decided to climb up the mountain as the lush marshland in summer would also be nice.
It was a long hike of over nine hours, so I wanted to stay overnight if a hut was available, but it seemed to be quite popular and there were no vacancies at all.
We had no choice but to make a day trip down the mountain and spend the night on the ground.
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preparation
The parking lot was quite large and there was plenty of room when we arrived around 5:30 on a Saturday.
There was a toilet, so I was able to prepare in a safe environment.
Trailhead.
You can also submit mountain entry forms here.
There is an optional place to pay an entrance fee of 500 yen, and those who pay will receive a tree tag.
There was also a vending machine selling mountain climbing badges. (I forgot to take a photo.)
I've never seen it before.
Start of the climb ~ Takaya Pond
As you walk you will cross the river.
First, we walk along a well-maintained boardwalk.
Is the purpose to protect vegetation?
Egg Mushroom
Arrived at Kurosawa.
That's quite an amount of water in the middle of summer.
It is impossible to imagine how much water must be stored there to maintain a marshland above while discharging such a large amount of water.
A fallen tree full of holes.
An insect?
If you go further, you will arrive at Twelve Bends.
From here on, it gets tough.
Swallowtail
Once you pass the Twelve Bends the road becomes a little easier.
Great view of the Japanese Alps.
Probably Sobana
Otomi Lake (Sasaga Mine Dam) near the trailhead.
It is climbing steadily.
The steep climb continues.
A dragonfly appeared.
Where did it come from?
Sunflower.
I had no idea it bore fruit like this!
Hypericum
A distant view of Mount Hiuchi.
It's a nice shaped mountain.
We came out onto a gentle road.
As the altitude increases, the vegetation changes.
It reminds me of Hachimantai.
Arrived at Takayaike Hut!
Behind the hut lies a vast marshland.
A tit is chirping near the pond.
I didn't have a zoom lens with me, but luckily I got close enough to see it.
Tent site.
It's amazing to be able to sleep so close to the marsh!
Leaving the hut behind, if you continue walking you will see a pond.
You can see cotton grass in the distance.
The atmosphere of the hut is quite good.
It's a mountain hut next to the marsh.
Iwaichou
Four-Leafed Cattail
Takaya Pond - Tengu Garden
We pass through Tengu's Garden and head to the summit of Mt. Hiuchi.
There's a big pond here!
The side of the boardwalk is also filled with water.
A type of thistle.
There are so many different kinds of thistles, I don't know.
After a short walk, you will arrive at Tengu Garden!
A few clouds have appeared.
The sky is reflected.
We walk along the path along the marshland.
Pondweed?
Sundew is blooming
Tengu's Garden - Mount Hiuchi summit
On the way to the summit, you can see the rugged mountainside.
Round alder
Monkshood
On your way to the summit, if you look back you can see the Tengu Garden.
You can fully experience the atmosphere of a mountain marsh!
Arrived at Raichoudaira!
There were no ptarmigans!
A field of thistles.
If you keep climbing from Raichou-daira you will reach the summit.
The final climb was quite tough.
The summit offers a 360° view.
The summit is above the clouds.
The sun is strong and it's warm.
I'll eat lunch.
Curry meal.
The summit is a paradise for dragonflies.
Even just pressing the shutter randomly, I was able to capture this many dragonflies.
It's a little cloudy, but you can see the hut.
This is Tengu's garden.
Swallowtail butterfly?
There were also butterflies flying around among the dragonflies.
Are there any edible plants?
It gradually got cloudy so we headed home.
The journey back was quite long and I was extremely tired.
Surrounding marshes
There are many marshes around Mt. Hiuchi, and more are scattered around in addition to the two introduced below.
I think it would be a good idea to stay there for a little while.
However, summer is quite hot, so be sure to drink plenty of water and take precautions against the sun to avoid heatstroke.
Numanohara Marsh
Imori Pond
summary
Overall it was worth the high cost.
I had been wanting to go someday, but was hesitant because of the length of the course time.
If you put in the effort, it's possible to do it as a day trip.
If we had left earlier, we could have enjoyed some time to relax at the summit.
Takaya Pond and Tengu Garden are heavenly paradises that are worth climbing up to see.
With a little more effort, you can cross the Tengu Garden and climb a little to look down on the Tengu Garden, giving you a drone-like vantage point.
If your goal is to see the marshes, I think stopping here is fine.
The summit offers a 360° view so it was definitely worth the trip.
If you have the stamina, I recommend it!
If you want to take it easy and reach the summit, it might be better to spend the night in a hut.
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