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Aug 12, 2015 - 1 min read

Summer in the Hachimantai Mountains

Verdant marshland and alpine flowers

By Mandy Bartok

Community writer

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A butterfly lands on a flower along the Lake Onuma trail

A butterfly lands on a flower along the Lake Onuma trail

August is a good time to catch several species of wildflowers in bloom

August is a good time to catch several species of wildflowers in bloom

As the trail is comprised mostly of boardwalks, hikers need not worry about trampling delicate alpine flora

As the trail is comprised mostly of boardwalks, hikers need not worry about trampling delicate alpine flora

A reflective lake near the end of the loop

A reflective lake near the end of the loop

An eye-catching alpine flower

An eye-catching alpine flower

The scenery is mostly marshland and lakes, with mountains forming the backdrop

The scenery is mostly marshland and lakes, with mountains forming the backdrop

The stunning orange flowers dotted the hillsides near the trail

The stunning orange flowers dotted the hillsides near the trail

A butterfly lands on a flower along the Lake Onuma trail

August is a good time to catch several species of wildflowers in bloom

As the trail is comprised mostly of boardwalks, hikers need not worry about trampling delicate alpine flora

A reflective lake near the end of the loop

An eye-catching alpine flower

The scenery is mostly marshland and lakes, with mountains forming the backdrop

The stunning orange flowers dotted the hillsides near the trail

The Hachimantai mountains on the border of Iwate and Akita prefectures offer day trippers that perfect combination of gorgeous alpine scenery with easy-to-access trails. Boasting slightly cooler climes than the base of the mountain experiences in summer, this is the place to escape to when the heat is too much. The two-hour, relaxing ramble along the Lake Onuma Nature Trail is an ideal way to get a taste of the region. Hundreds of species of flora and fauna make their home in the alpine highlands so keep your eyes peeled and your camera at the ready!

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Mandy Bartok

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Olga

Olga 9 years ago

Such a great selection of pictures with beautiful nature!

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok Photographer 9 years ago

Thank you, Olga! This are reminded me very much of the wetland in Oita I recently visited.

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Justin Velgus

Justin Velgus 9 years ago

Wonderful introduction. A stroll along the plank-covered walkways looks fun.

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok Photographer 9 years ago

Thank you, Justin! I like to hike paths that are slightly more challenging but this nature walk was perfect to do with my daughter and friends.

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