Let's go to Hachimantai!
Hachimantai, located in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, is an alpine marshland dotted with swamps and ponds.
While the winters are harsh, in summer you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush green trees.
You will be amazed by the sheer size of this marshland.
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Visit the Marshes
Early August
▼The view from the summit isn't that great, so the main focus is on the marshland area.
▼Summer is colored in blue and green.
▼There are crater lakes such as Hachimantuma dotted around the area.
Early October
▼The grass is dyed red with autumn leaves.
▼The crater lake also has autumnal patterns.
Equipment, stamina, and skills
Equipment in early August
If the weather is nice, you can enjoy the park in light clothing such as sneakers and a T-shirt.
▼The road is mostly paved so it's easy to walk on.
▼There are boardwalks in the marshland area.
Equipment in early October
During the autumn foliage season, it can get cold depending on the weather.
Windbreakers and other cold weather gear are essential.
If you're going to be handling cameras or other equipment, it's a good idea to wear gloves.
map
▼Times and other information are also listed, so you can use it as a guide for your exploration.
If you go clockwise, entering from the marsh area and going around Hachiman-numa → Gama-numa → the summit → Megane-numa → Kagami-numa, you can get a full view of the whole area.
This takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Touring the Marshes
access
car
40 minutes from Matsuo Hachimantai IC on the Tohoku Expressway via the Hachimantai Aspite Line
Hachimantai Aspite Line: Can also be enjoyed as a driving course. (Open from mid-April to early November)
public transport
Iwate Prefecture North Bus
Morioka Station → Hachimantai Peak (110 minutes)
→Morioka-Hachimantai bus timetableHere.
facility
toilet
There are toilets at several places on the Aspite Line heading towards Hachimantai, as well as at rest houses and on the way to the marsh.
Due to environmental concerns, it seems best to do this closer to ground level.
parking
There is a fairly large parking lot.
In addition to the paid parking lot closest to the rest house, there are several other parking lots.
Hachimantai Mountaintop Rest House
Souvenirs, food, toilets and other necessary facilities are available.
It's very convenient as it's close to the bus stop and car park.
Opening hours: Mid-April to early November
Business hours: 9:00~17:00
The site isHerePlease enjoy!
Ryounso: Free all year round, toilets available
▼Inside
weather
The weather in Hachimantai isHerePlease enjoy!
summary
Hachimantai is an easily accessible marshland with stunning scenery.
The trails are short and flat, and there are plenty of rest houses, so even beginners can enjoy it safely.
As it is in the northeastern part of Tohoku, the weather is stable from late July to early August, and we recommend it as the contrast between the blue sky and the green marshes is beautiful.
It is also one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan, so it feels like a good deal.
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