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.
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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
Pine trees reflecting off the marsh
The entrance to the Shinsennuma marsh land
A map the of walkways
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I highly recommend Shinsennuma Marsh to anyone visiting the Niseko region at this time of the year. It is truly a hidden gem!
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