Hachiman Swamp

Beautiful pond in an alpine highland area

The Hachimantai Nature Observation Trail runs a circuit of this pristine pond. In the spring it's completely covered in snow and invisible- you can walk right over it! But in the summer and fall it is...

July Visit Cloudy - Lots of Short Trips Only

We had about 4 hours set aside while driving between Lake Towada and Nyuto hot spring and, given very poor weather prospects this July, could not do anything substantial at Hachimantai (e.g. we hoped ...

Untouched, unknown beauty

Quiet, picturesque swamp - there is a viewing platform area where people were having picnics. I wish I had bought some sandwiches on the hike. If you are traveling in early June, make sure to bring su...

Highlights of Hachimantai mountain climbing

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It is a highlight of climbing Hachimantai. The contrast between the size of the swamp overlooking and the blue sky and the greenery of the plants is beautiful.

I feel calm.

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It is the largest swamp in Hachimantai Marsh. Which is more fun to go north from the south side and see the whole picture from the observatory, or to walk from the observatory first to see the whole picture and then to the south while admiring the alpine plants in the marsh? In my case, I think the latter is more preferred, but the choices vary considerably depending on the whole process of the day and where to go to the inn. It is one of the pleasures to schedule while worrying.