Hihara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,500
Deko-daira Marshland, located near the summit station of the Grandeco Panorama Gondola in Fukushima Prefecture, offers a delightful 35-minute boardwalk loop at an elevation of 1320 meters. This accessible highland marsh is known for its unique flora, including cotton grass, and surrounding beech forests. Visitors can easily reach the marsh via a 20-minute walk from the gondola station, making it a convenient nature escape. The area also features natural springs and diverse hiking trails, such as the 9km course leading to the Wasesawa settlement. Note that the gondola operates outside the ski season, with limited weekend and holiday service during early summer.