Surrounded by the Kitakami Mountains, including Mt. Takamori and Mt. Hakutori, the Hakutori Wetland is a natural treasure trove that was selected in 1988 as one of Japan's top 100 natural areas to preserve in the 21st century.
When spring is still early, skunk cabbage secretly opens its white flowers behind a forest of beech, Quercus oak, and Betula birch.
The contrast between the gray trees and the skunk cabbage dotted around their roots creates a tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of European forests.
Japanese shorthorn cattle are also grazed within the large wetland.
[Blooming period] Early to mid-May
- residence/location
- Kamatsuda Takinokami, Iwaizumi-cho, Iwate 028-2233
- Inquiries
- Contact Name: Iwaizumi Town Tourism and Economic Exchange Division
Phone: 0194-22-2111
Fax: 0194-22-3562 - Other
- Highlights
[Spring] Mizubasho (Asian skunk-cabbage) Early to mid May
[Access]
Route 1: Morioka Station → [60 min. by local train] Matsukusa Station → [20 min. by cab] Mizubasho in Hittori Marsh
Route 2: Morioka Minami IC → [80 min. by car] Mizubasho in Hittori Marsh
