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We will introduce you to the particularly famous Shishigahana Marsh, one of the beautiful landscapes that unfolds near the sacred mountain Mt. Chokai in Akita Prefecture. Shishigahana Marsh is an important spot and tourist spot that is indispensable when talking about the beauty of the foot of Mt. Chokai
Shishigahana Marsh is a marshland at the foot of Mount Chokai
Mount Chokai is a sacred mountain that boasts one of the highest elevations in the Tohoku region. There are records that Minamoto no Yoritomo, who appears in Japanese history textbooks, also visited a shrine dedicated to Mount Chokai, and this anecdote clearly shows how much interest and faith this mountain has attracted since that time
Mount Chokai is a volcano, rich in nature and wildlife. It is sometimes at risk of erupting, and there are areas in Akita Prefecture where the topography has actually changed due to eruptions. However, if Mount Chokai was only a mountain to fear because of eruptions, it would not be as beloved in Akita Prefecture as it is today.
Mt. Chokai is not only one of the water sources of Akita Prefecture, but also the beauty of the mountain itself and the natural beauty that spreads out at its base, making it an indispensable sacred mountain for Akita Prefecture and one of the prefecture's symbols.Of course, it is also very popular with tourists from outside the prefecture and overseas, who say that its majestic nature is "eye-catching."
The most famous of these Shishigahana Marsh .
Shishigahana Marsh is a vast marsh covering an area of over 26 hectares. Starting with a primeval beech forest, a group of giant, deformed trees creates a mysterious green space. When you think of a marsh, you might associate it with a landscape like Oze, but Shishigahana Marsh really gives the impression of an ancient forest. It might be easier to imagine it as a landscape that could appear in Hayao Miyazaki's film "Princess Mononoke."
Within the marshland, there is a lot of underground water, including a spring called a "detsubo." Pure water springs forth in abundance in the mysterious, ancient forest, and trickles down through the gaps between the tree roots. Shishigahana Marsh is such a place
The king of Shishigahana Marsh? There's also a unique species called Chokai Marimo!
Just looking at it makes you feel healed by nature. In Shishigahana Marsh, there is an entity that could be called its master. That entity is a giant beech tree known as "Agariko Daio." Agariko Daio is a deformed beech tree with many branches spreading out, and is said to be about 300 years old. The enormous beech tree peeking out from between the trees is so impressive in size that it is worthy of the name "king of the marsh."
Shishigahana Marsh is home to not only the king of deformed beech trees, but also other interesting creatures. That is the "Marimo." Lake Akan in Hokkaido is famous for marimo, but Shishigahana Marsh is also home to a unique, round marimo called "Chokai Marimo." This unusual marimo can only be seen here.
INFORMATION
name
Shishigahana Wetland
location
Yokooka, Kisakata-cho, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
Shishigahana Marsh is a beautiful space that seems to have recreated the world of Ghibli. With many beech trees, including the Agariko Daio tree, Chokai Marimo, and spring water, it has an atmosphere that soothes the souls of visitors. Those who have actually visited have given it rave reviews, saying things like, "It was full of negative ions" and "It was a really beautiful place."
It is accessible by train, bus, or car from Akita City, the center of Akita. It is a space that can be described as the ultimate in relaxation. Please come and visit
