Midagahara is a wetland located on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Japan.
It is also close to the Tateyama Snow Corridor, a popular tourist spot. It is located on a gently sloping plateau at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters above sea level, and is home to many alpine plants, including a colony of cotton grasses, which are described as white fairies.
More than 3,000 ponds reflecting the glittering sunlight with many plants and flowers blooming around them is absolutely breathtaking, almost picturesque. The sea of clouds over the Toyama Plain, which can be seen by the fortunate, is also beautiful and a popular spot for photography.
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Highlands
- The topography of the gently sloping plateau and the altitude give the feeling of being above the clouds
- There are times when a sea of clouds can be seen spreading across the plains
- Enjoy rare alpine plants and autumn leaves
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| Name | Midagahara Wetlands |
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| Address | Ashikuraji, Tateyama-cho, Nakashinagawa-gun, Toyama 930-1406 |
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Midagahara Wetlands is located on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, and is conveniently accessible from Tateyama(立山) Station on the Toyama side. Public transportation is recommended for sightseeing, as the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is not allowed for private vehicles. | |
| Hours/Closed | No closing days All lines are closed in winter (usually December to mid-April) |
| Contact | TEL: +81 76-432-2819 (Tateyama Kurobe Kankou Official) [Japanese Only] |
| Website | Official Website (English) |
| SNS | Japan Alps Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Facebook) |
