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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, rich in nature and abundant in wildlife, is a volcano. It is sometimes threatened by eruptions, and in fact, there are areas in Akita Prefecture whose topography has been altered by eruptions of Mount Chokai. However, if it were only a mountain that instilled fear due to eruptions, Mount Chokai would not be so beloved in Akita Prefecture 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."
Among them, the most famous"Shishigahana Marshland.
Shishigahana Marshland is a vast wetland covering an area of over 26 hectares. Beginning with a primeval beech forest, strangely shaped giant trees create a mystical green space. When you think of wetlands, you might imagine landscapes like Oze, but Shishigahana Marshland gives the impression of an ancient forest. Perhaps it would be easier to imagine if I said it's a landscape that looks like something out of 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 brings a sense of healing amidst nature. In this Shishigahana Marshland, there is a presence that could be called its master. It is a gigantic beech tree known as "Agariko Daio." Agariko Daio is a strangely shaped beech tree with many branches spreading out, and it is said to be about 300 years old. The gigantic beech tree that pops out from between the other trees is an awe-inspiring sight that truly lives up to its name as the king of the marshland.
Besides the king of oddly shaped beech trees, Shishigahana Marshland is home to other interesting creatures. One of them is the "marimo." While Lake Akan in Hokkaido is famous for its marimo, Shishigahana Marshland is also home to its own unique, round marimo called "Chokai Marimo." These unusual marimo can only be found here.
INFORMATION
name
Shishigahana Marsh
location
Yokooka, Kisakata-cho, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
Shishigahana Marshland is a beautiful space that seems to recreate the world of Studio Ghibli. With many beech trees, including the Agariko Daio, and the Chokai Marimo moss balls, as well as 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 an incredibly 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
