Aug 5, 2013 - 1 min read

Shinsennuma Marsh

A Beautiful Natural Recreation Forest

By Chris Barnes

Community writer

The beautiful Lake Shinsennuma is popular all year round, especially during Autumn when the colors become even more spectacular

The raised wooden board walk makes you feel right in the heart of nature

The raised wooden board walk is quite low, giving you a real sense of walking through the marsh land

The forest features beautiful seasonal flowers

The walkway opens up to the beautiful marsh land

Low cloud rolling in giving the marsh land a gloomy atmosphere

Keep a look out for various insects and birds that inhabit the forest

The walkway is surrounded by lush forest

Shinsennuma marsh lands are somewhat of a hidden gem in the Niseko highlands

The entrance to the Shinsennuma marsh land

Hidden in the mountains of Niseko is the strikingly beautiful Shinsennuma Marsh Natural Recreation Forest. The marsh land and surrounding forest features beautiful seasonal flowers, spectacular mountain views, and tranquil lakes. As you walk around the raised wooden board walkways, you are surrounded my lush foliage and the echo of local bird life. The road to the forest is closed during winter as the snow completely covers the region, making it only accessible during the spring, summer and autumn seasons. Autumn is particularly busy with coach loads of tourists flocking to view the magnificent autumn color reflecting off the lake. Take Hwy 58 from Kutchan and make a right onto Hwy 66 to access the marsh which is open from 07:00 ~ 18:00. The car park features an information center which serves ramen, and sells local souvenirs and is equipped with toilets.