CNN featured Mt. Hiuchi, Takaya Pond, and Tengu Garden, which were selected as one of Japan's 31 most beautiful places. While photos show the stunning autumn foliage, we decided to explore the midsummer scenery and enjoy a walk through the marshlands of Tengu Garden. On the first day, we got off at Myoko-Kogen Station. We took a direct bus to the Sasaga Mine trailhead. We stayed overnight at Kurosawaike Hut, a hut nestled in the wooded mountain trail. On the second day, we visited Chausu...

Mount Hiuchi, the highest peak of the Kubiki Sanzan mountain range, is located within Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park and is home to several marshes. The marshes create a unique landscape, making for a truly unique hiking experience. The three main attractions on Mount Hiuchi are Takaya Pond, Tengu Garden, and the summit. Each is equally beautiful and difficult to choose. While the climb is challenging, the scenery is well worth it. August...

This time, I went to Mt. Hiuchi in Myoko Kogen. In addition to the marshes such as Imori Pond and Numanohara Marsh, Myoko Kogen is also rich in mountains such as Mt. Myoko and Mt. Kurohime. When I climbed Mt. Myoko before, I could see Tengu's Garden from the top, and I wanted to go there someday. It seems to be famous for its autumn leaves, but I decided to climb it because I thought the lush marshland in summer would be nice too...

I went to Mitsuishi Marsh in Iwate Prefecture. Exploration ▼It was the autumn foliage season, so I arrived at dawn and waited for the sunrise. The early morning air is great. ▼The weather was bad, so I walked along a muddy path. ▼The weather was bad, but the scenery was good. ▼The autumn leaves were also nice. ▼I kept walking, covered in mud, and arrived at the marsh. ▼The grass was turning red. ▼The mountains...

On October 5, 2020, I went to Hachimantai in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. Compared to the summer, when it is bustling with various creatures, the atmosphere is lonely, but the quiet and calm marshland is also attractive. It was raining in the morning, and the weather was not good, but I stuck around in the parking lot for a long time and managed to explore. Scenery ▼ The mountain is turning red. ▼ There are many shrubs near the summit, and...

I took a walk around Hachimantai on August 4, 2019. Despite the harsh winters, the area is full of powerful life in the summer. A divine green shines under the blue sky. Scenery ▼Let's start exploring right away! ▼The road leading to Akita. It looks like it would be nice to drive through it. ▼Hachimantai is an alpine marshland that spreads around the 1,613m peak. You can drive almost to the peak...