Tsugaike Nature Garden
Beginner friendly trail with ropeway access
Category

Hike

Price

$

Est. Duration

1-2h

Message from Tony Xia

The 5.5km boardwalk in Tsugaike Nature Park offers an easy and scenic walk, showcasing stunning views of the Hakuba Sanzan mountains and diverse flora and fauna. During the park's open season, visitors can also enjoy a 5,320m aerial ride on the gondola lift "Eve" and the ropeway "Tsugaike Panorama Way," making it a popular spot for light trekking.

Trailhead: Tsugaike Ropeway Station

Accessibility:

Tsugaike Nature Garden is located in the Northern Japan Alps and is easily accessed via the Tsugaike Gondola and Ropeway, which connect the base station to the garden's entrance. Ample parking is available near the gondola station, and local buses also service the area. The gondola ride offers scenic views of the surrounding alpine landscape, taking visitors to the ropeway station for a transfer. From there, the ropeway brings you directly to the nature garden.

Trail Details

  • Trail Length: 5 km loop

  • Time Required: 2 hours

  • Difficulty: Beginner-friendly (flat and accessible)

General Information:

Tsugaike Nature Park, located in the Northern Japanese Alps at 1,900 meters, is a stunning high-altitude wetland accessible via the Tsugaike Ropeway, which offers breathtaking mountain views. The park features well-maintained boardwalk trails, including a 5.5-kilometer loop that takes 2-3 hours to complete, showcasing marshlands, alpine meadows, and vibrant summer flowers. Suitable for all hiking levels, the park also serves as a starting point for challenging treks to peaks like Mount Shiroumadake, making it a serene yet versatile destination for nature lovers.

Also

Park

Activity level
Age requirement

All ages

Seasonality

Summer

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