Senjogahara Hiking Trail, Nikko

Impressions of the protected marshland in early spring

Nicole Bauer May 28, 2012 - 1 min read

Starting point Lake Yunoko in the early morning, just the fishermen and us

Wonderful and peaceful forest, crossing creeks and passing ponds; great area for bird watching

... and we finally reach the open marshland

Walking on the boardwalk paths makes this an easy stroll and gives time to enjoy the views.

In May, it is still too early for the flowers, however the scenery is simply amazing.

Picturesque waterfall on the way to Ryuzu Falls

The top of Ryuzu Falls with Lake Chuzenji in the background

Finishing our walk with a nice lunch overlooking Lake Chuzenji

When I go hiking it usually means climbing a mountain to be able to take in the beautiful scenery from a bird`s eye view. The trail through Nikko`s marshlands, however, is almost flat; nonetheless, it is definitely one of my favorite hikes in the area. It is an easy and relaxing walk; it takes only 2.5 to 3 hours to complete. You will be surprised how quickly and how often the landscape changes—simply amazing!

Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer

Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...