Tsuta Wild Bird Forest is a naturally rich forest that spreads out upstream of the Oirase Gorge in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, and is a scenic spot dotted with primeval beech forests and large and small swamps.
The group of lakes and marshes known as the Tsuta Nananuma Lakes offers beautiful scenery throughout the seasons, and visitors are captivated by the sight of the trees and wild birds reflected on the water's surface in the silence.
There are well-maintained walking trails, so you can enjoy everything from casual strolls to serious nature observation.
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Get to know the marshes
Tsuta Wild Bird Forest is a beech forest located within Towada-Hachimantai National Park.
Within the primeval beech forest are seven ponds known as the Tsuta Nananuma (Tsuta Swamp, Kagami Swamp, Tsukinuma, Naganuma, Suganuma, Hyotan Swamp, and Akanuma).
These swamps originated when water accumulated over time in the complex topography created by large-scale landslides and collapses in the Hakkoda mountain range, forming large and small swamps and wetlands.
In these humid environments, virgin beech forests developed, nurturing rich forests that are home to a diverse range of plants and animals.
The surrounding area has a history of over a thousand yearsTsuta OnsenIt has also been a place where people's lives and cultures intertwine with nature.
Mount Akakura towers in the background of Tsutanuma.
Touring the Marshes
The course starting from Tsuta Onsen takes about 90 minutes to visit the six ponds other than Akanuma.
Late April
A beautiful time of melting snow and new buds.
The temperature is low, so it's easy to walk and feels good.
Equipment, stamina, and skills
It's an easy walk on a well-maintained path.
In early spring, the ground was muddy due to melting snow, making it difficult to walk in sneakers.
About the creatures that live there
In spring, you can observe the spawning of forest tree frogs.
It is home to a variety of wild birds, including kingfishers and woodpeckers, and is known as a popular photography spot.
Visit the Marshes
access
About an hour from Hachinohe Nishi Smart IC.
weather
facility: toilet・parking・meal
Related Sites
The base point of the courseTsuta Onsen RyokanIt would be nice to stay overnight and relax.
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