Located in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, Shishigahana Marsh is located at an elevation of approximately 550 meters on the northwestern foot of Mount Chokai and is surrounded by a dense beech forest. This marsh is a rare wetland ecosystem formed by volcanic eruptions, lava flows, and the clear waters that spring from them. It includes a plant community and springs designated as a national natural monument, as well as the cliff at the end of the Shinzan lava flow.

I went to Shishigahana Marsh in Akita Prefecture. Exploration ▼Because it is a well-known marsh, the parking lot is large. In addition, there is also a parking lot for buses. ▼It is quite well equipped with clean toilets, vending machines, a rest house, and other facilities. ▼There are also good signs, which is interesting. ▼It seems that the range of visitors is quite wide. ▼First of all, Midsummer Forest...