[2025 Nikko Attraction] Travel Guide for Senjōgahara Marshland (Updated Apr)

#100 Ways to Travel Senjogahara is the largest high-altitude wetland in Honshu, with an altitude of about 1,400 meters. In autumn, the view has a sense of loneliness and beauty, and you can also see Mt. Nantai from afar. This section of the road is a walking itinerary. If you have time, you must experience it. It will take about 2 hours. Along the way, there are flowing water, red leaves, and dead trees. It feels like the whole journey is over in no time. Lake Chuzenji Unfortunately, there was heavy fog when we arrived, and we couldn't see the whole picture of the lake. But the sun that only showed a little bit still made the lake feel hazy. It is also recommended that if you have a trip to Sunshine, you can check the weather in advance to prepare! Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a World Heritage Site As a world heritage site, it has an indescribable solemnity and ancient atmosphere. It is said that this is also the most gorgeous shrine! Towering trees along the Omotesando Road to Toshogu Shrine Surprisingly, I also saw wild deer here. There are three monkeys in the shrine that do not see, hear, or speak. The Shinkyo Bridge at the entrance to the mountain is a wooden vermilion lacquered bridge. It also has a very old feel. If you want to take pictures on the bridge, you can pay to experience it. #100 Ways to Travel #DopamineTravel #Battlefield #Nikko Toshogu Shrine #Lake Chuzenji

I went to Senjogahara in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture to hike in the great outdoors. Senjogahara has several hiking routes, so even beginners can enjoy hiking ^_^ On the way, I could see the magnificent Mt. Nantai, and hiking while looking at the beautiful river was very pleasant, and I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful nature of Nikko. Thank you for visiting Trip Memory 😊 Please like and follow us. #NikkoTourism

Go to Nikko City, which is more than 2 hours away from Tokyo, to enjoy the red leaves. Asakusa, Skytree and Shinjuku can all be reached by Tobu train, which is very convenient! 👍🏻👍🏻 However, Nikko is so popular that we arrived 45 minutes early but still couldn't buy tickets for the first two buses departing from Asakusa. When we got to Nikko, the buses were often full and we couldn't get on at any time! There is a traffic jam on the road because of too many cars! So exaggerated! Nikko is indeed a famous spot for red leaves in Japan🍁! The Senjougahara is the farthest away, but since I saw its pictures online, I decided to visit it 😁 I really like the battlefield. The withered yellow scenery in late autumn has a solemn and vicissitudes of life feeling, and a different kind of beauty. It feels completely different from the deep red leaves. #Japan Attractions

Nikko's World Heritage Sites are primarily composed of the Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, and Rinnoji Temple, each representing different spiritual influences. Toshogu is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, whose mausoleum is located here, making it the most prestigious among similar shrines across Japan. The Yomeimon Gate, with its vibrant white and gold hues, stands out, while other structures feature red, black, and gold tones. Visitors often seek out the famous 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' monkeys and the sleeping cat, which guards the gate. Futarasan Shrine is part of Shinto, and Rinnoji Temple belongs to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, originating from Tiantai Mountain in Zhejiang. The bell and drum towers here differ from those in other regions, highlighting the cultural influence of architecture. Reflecting on these ancient structures, one realizes the profound impact of cultural exchange, unlike today's reliance on institutions like the Confucius Institute. In the afternoon, I ventured into Nikko's natural landscapes, which offer numerous hiking trails such as the Kirifuri Highlands, Senjogahara, and Akanuma, as well as Edo-era villages and the Kinugawa River. I chose a less strenuous path to visit the Tachiki Kannon, a branch of Rinnoji Temple, and the surrounding villa area. This scenic spot was first discovered by Shodo Shonin, the founder of Nikko, and the villas were built as embassies by Western powers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with some in use until the late 20th or early 21st century. The area's recognition in the West began with a travelogue by a British knight who built a villa here. Visitors can purchase tickets, remove their shoes, and enjoy coffee on a sofa, with the last image capturing the picturesque view from this vantage point.

====📍Senjogahara 〒321-1661 Nakamiya Shrine, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture 🚃Nearest station JR Nikko Line Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Line Tobu Nikko Station 🚶♀️Access Take Tobu Bus to Yumoto Onsen for about 50 minutes and get off at "Sanbonmatsu" bus stop, then walk for 1 minute 🚗Parking available (free) ⏱Opening hours Open all day 🗓No fixed holidays 🎫No admission fee ==== Introducing "Senjogahara", a recommended spot for autumn scenery 🐿🌰🍁🍂 The god of Mt. Nantai is a giant snake Senjogahara🐍⚔️, where legend has it that a centipede fought against the god of Mount Akagi. What was once a lake has turned into a marshland, and now the marshland covers a vast area🤩✨ The marshland is a hiking trail that can be walked in about two hours, and is a scenic spot rich in nature where you can see about 350 types of plants and many wild birds🤍 The autumn leaves are beautiful, so it is recommended to go from late September to early October☺️🍁 #Domestic Travel Record

Senjogahara, a nature conservation park in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture 🌳 This place has free parking and is famous as a hiking trail. The flowers, chirping birds, and nature are soothing 🍀 You can feel the negative ions and the air is very clean. As you walk, you will see nature everywhere, and you will be impressed by how beautiful untouched nature is ☺️ Please go and check it out ✨️ #0 yen travel autumn 📍Location: Nakamiya Shrine, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture 321-1661 🕰️Opening hours: 24 hours 💰Price per person: Free

📍Nikko/Tochigi🇯🇵 Senjogahara is located at an altitude of about 1,400 meters. In summer, you can see rich grasslands and alpine plants in full bloom, and in autumn, you can see beautiful autumn leaves. There are also local buses, so even those without a car can go there◎ [Recommended points] ✅Beautiful nature ✅Great for trekking ✅Charms in every season ✅Famous as the site of the battle between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin [Access] Take Tobu Bus to Yumoto Onsen from Nikko Station for about 65 minutes Get off at the "Sanbonmatsu" bus stop and walk for 1 minute This is a recommended place for nature lovers and history lovers. #FreeHongKongAirTicket #Nikko #NikkoTourism #Senjogahara #Tochigi #Nature #SeasonalScenery #DomesticTravel #Mountain #Trekking

#2024wish I had a wonderful time hiking in Senjogahara, a beautiful marshland in Nikko National Park. The trails were well-maintained and easy to follow, and the scenery was stunning. I saw many kinds of plants and birds, and enjoyed the views of the mountains,falls and the river. The hike was not too strenuous, and I could finish it in about three hours. There were also some rest houses and toilets along the way. The best part was that I could access the trails by public transportation, taking a bus from Tobu Nikko Station to Yumoto Onsen( bus station number 44 or 46). I highly recommend this hike to anyone who loves nature and wants to experience a different side of Nikko. I wish to go back here again in 2024

One of my favorite attractions during my trip to Tochigi, Kanto, Japan--Battlefield Plain✌🏻 The original of the battlefield is said to be the land of the ruins of the "battlefield" where the male body mountain god and the Akagi mountain god fought for the lake of Chuzenji in ancient mythology 🫵🏻 It covers a very large area, about 400 hectares, is a vast wetland grassland 🌿 Since it was October, in the dead trees Under the background, the battlefield of the battlefield is particularly pitiful and romantic🌾 I especially like the light seeping from the cracks of the bare branches, full of Japanese white space aesthetics😊 Visitors can enjoy it on foot on the wooden board, while protecting this wetland with precious historical significance from being trampled😎 #Japan Attractions #Parent-Child Places