Tsugaike Nature Park
栂池自然園
A high-altitude marshland at about 1,900 meters, where a loop trail crosses skunk cabbage wetlands and alpine flower fields, with views of the Hakuba Daisekkei snow valley.
Tsugaike Nature Park lies on the northeast foot of Mt. Shirouma in Otari Village, at roughly 1,900-2,020 meters. It is one of Japan's most representative alpine marshlands. Take the Eve gondola and the Tsugaike Sky Gondola from Tsugaike Kogen to reach the entrance. The wooden boardwalk loop is about 5.5 km (roughly 3-4 hours), but a shorter 1-2 hour route is also available. From June to July, skunk cabbage blooms through the lingering snow. From July to August, alpine flowers such as Nikko kisuge and komakusa are in bloom, and the observation marsh at the end of the loop offers views of the Hakuba Daisekkei snow valley. Late September to early October brings autumn colors to the marsh grasses and the surrounding forest. Admission is about 300-400 yen, and the round-trip gondola fare is about 3,500 yen.
Opening hours
About 8:00–16:30 (around June–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Harbor
- Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort
- Hakuba Happo Onsen
- Hakuba Daisekkei & Mt. Shirouma
- Hakuba Cortina
- Hakuba Happo-one Snow Resort
- Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium
- Happo Pond