Let's go to Oshimizu Marsh!

This is a marshland located at the foot of Mt. Chokai in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture.

As one of the Mt. Chokai wetlands, it has been selected as an important wetland.

It has an abundance of water, is one of the trailheads for Mt. Chokai, and also serves as a campsite.

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Touring the Marshes

JulyLate

▼The plants were tall and not very visible from the ground.

▼You can see it to some extent if you look down from the second floor of the rest area. (Photo taken by drone)

▼Check out the exploration article here!

Wetland Japan
July 24, 2021: Oshimizu Marshland - Marshland at the trailhead of Mt. Chokai | Marshland Diary I went to the Ooshimizu Marshland in Akita Prefecture. Exploration ▼Heading towards the Hyakutaku trailhead. There's a sign at the entrance. ▼Turning left onto a narrow road. ▼Continuing along a bumpy, rough road for 13km...

Equipment, stamina, and skills

Basically, there are no dangerous areas.

You can walk in sneakers.

▼It's quite hot, but there is plenty of spring water.

Be sure to bring a cup!

Visit the Marshes

facility

toilet

The campground has clean toilets.

parking

▼The parking lot is large.

access

About 2 hours and 20 minutes from Shinjo IC

Generally the roads are narrow and the ground is poor.

There were places where it was chipped or fallen off.

If your car is low it may get damaged.

You will be walking about 13km on a very difficult road, so be prepared.

weather forecast

What is the weather like in Yurihonjo?HerePlease enjoy!

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