Nikko- 2(Senjogahara Marshland Hiking)

One thing that I really wanted to do in Nikko is Hiking.
There are several hiking courses in Senjogahara Marshland that lie to the north of Lake Chuzenzi.

70 minutes by Tobu bus to the bus stop "Yutaki" where I started to walk.
The crowded bus left Tobu Nikko bus stop and headed to Yumoto Onsen.
It was beautiful view from bus windows... Irohazaka Winding Road, 1200m above the sea Lake Chuzenji... lushly green mountains.

My hiking plan is Senjogahara Marshland Nature Trail hiking. Start from Yutaki and head to Akanuma. After taking break start walking again to Ryuzunotaki bus stop.

a sign in nature trail

kotaki- a small waterfall

white birch woods

izumiyadoike.. a small pond.
wood tables and benches are placed near the pond.
it's a good place to have lunch.

snow still remain in marshland.

people are not allowed to walk outside trail to protect nature.

ginger pork bowl and miso soup.
really good.
I had lunch at a small cafe akanuma bus stop.

feel the nature!

ryuzunotaki wataerfall
the goal of hiking.
this hiking took around 3 hours.

Small cafes and toilets are available at Yutaki, Aakanuma and Ryuzunotaki.
Hiking course is not difficult since I just follow Nature Trail.

Oh, I almost forgot, if you meet someone in Nature Trail, just say "konnichiwa!" with smile!