Shinsen-numa Marsh
神仙沼
A high moor at about 750 metres in the Niseko mountain range, where a wooden boardwalk crosses meadows to a serene marsh as tranquil as an immortal's abode, with spectacular autumn foliage.
Shinsen-numa lies beside the Niseko Panorama Road in Kyowa Town. From the car park, a boardwalk walk of about 20 minutes leads to the lakeshore, passing through a high moor. In summer, alpine plants such as cottongrass and daylilies bloom there. In autumn, the meadows turn golden and red, and the lake reflects the conifer forest, making it one of Hokkaido's signature foliage spots. Entry is free. The boardwalk is about 800 metres one way, and the car park has a rest house. The Panorama Road is closed in winter, roughly from early November to late April. From Hirafu it's about 40 minutes by car, passing Oyunuma and Goshiki Onsen, so the three can be visited together.
Opening hours
Approx. late Apr–early Nov (depends on road openings)
Nearby sights
- Oyunuma Pond & Yukichichibu Onsen
- Niseko Goshiki Onsen
- Mount Niseko Annupuri
- Niseko Takahashi Dairy Farm
- Niseko HANAZONO Resort
- Niseko United
- Hirafu Village
- Shiribetsu River Rafting