What are the attractions and highlights of Senjogahara? We introduce recommended hiking trails where you can enjoy history and nature!
This page introduces the popular sightseeing spots in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. Senjougahara " special feature!
The history, legends, attractions and highlights of Senjogahara, Guided hiking tours and bird watching tours available for all seasons We will introduce it in detail.
In addition, Flowers, plants and birds you can see, how to get to Senjogahara, and other information Let's check out the information together.
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Senjogahara Tour Popularity Ranking
First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Senjougahara Tour Popularity Ranking "We would like to introduce you to "
Touring Oku-Nikko including Senjogahara cycling " or take a stroll along the hiking trails " Guided tours " is ranked high.
Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.
- 4.8
- (4 reviews and experiences)
※※This tour is scheduled to start in late April※※This is a self-guided tour using an e-bike. More than 90% of the course is a round trip on Nikko City Road 1002, which is closed to general traffic, making it a comfortable and safe course that is ideal for a wide range of people to enjoy the great outdoors of Oku-Nikko by cycling. During the course, you can walk along the boardwalk at Odashiro-ga-hara,
[Tochigi Prefecture, Oku-Nikko] Senjogahara Night Hike 2025
- 4.5
- (6 reviews and experiences)
Don't worry, even if it's your first time! A nature guide will take you through Senjogahara at night! Senjogahara is bustling with people during the day, but at night it is pitch black with no lights. Try not to use a flashlight as much as possible to allow your eyes to get used to the view, and you can observe nocturnal creatures such as fireflies and bats, and on clear days you can enjoy a star-filled sky.
- 4.8
- (21 reviews and experiences)
Say goodbye to the heat of the city! Enjoy the refreshing, natural marshland with a guide in summer. The marshland of Oku-Nikko is a cool space even in midsummer. You can go hiking with a guide in a comfortable place where you can enjoy the charm of living creatures and nature. The course is a flat boardwalk that is easy to walk on, and it is a short distance and short course, so it is suitable for beginners.
A cycling tour in Oku-Nikko, above Nikko Irohazaka. You will pass through forest roads that are off-limits to regular vehicles and head to the beach of Lake Chuzenji, the highest lake in Japan. This tour will take you through rich nature, including Senjogahara, one of Japan's largest marshes. Lunch and drinks are included. The guide will talk about history and local stories, so you will be able to experience the charm of Nikko.
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Why not experience being surrounded by the chirps of wild birds in 360° at Senjogahara before sunrise? Oku-Nikko is one of the three major bird watching areas in Japan, and Senjogahara is home to a particularly large number of wild birds. In the clear air and magnificent scenery of early morning, you can hear the chirps of a great number of wild birds.
[Tochigi, Nikko] Group/Family Friendly Senjogahara Nature Guided Tour
Approximately 3 hours. A course where you can enjoy the diverse nature including marshes, forests, rivers, and waterfalls! Senjogahara, the center of Nikko National Park, is packed with the nature of Oku-Nikko. The guide will give you a fun tour while explaining the flora and fauna and the origins of the terrain. It is a flat course that is safe for beginner hikers.
[Tochigi, Nikko] Beginners and families welcome Lake Karikomi and Lake Kirikomi trekking tour
[★Summary] We aim for Lake Karikomi, located further inside Oku-Nikko Yumoto Onsen. The difference in altitude is about 200m. After passing through the moss corridor, the lake comes into view beyond the forest. Refresh yourself with the cool air wafting from the rock face of the mountain! This is recommended for those who have already walked the major routes of Senjogahara and Odashirogahara, or who want to enjoy Oku-Nikko even more. Senjogahara and Odashirogahara
※※This tour is scheduled to start in late April※※This is a self-guided tour using an e-bike. It is a comprehensive nature experience course that combines a round trip cycling trip between Nikko Yumoto and Lake Yunoko with a hike around Lake Yunoko. Cycle to Lake Yunoko while enjoying ice cream at Kotoku Farm. Lake Yunoko is home to a diverse forest of broadleaf and coniferous trees.
※※This tour is scheduled to start in late April※※This is a self-guided tour using an e-bike. It is a comprehensive nature experience course that combines a one-way cycle to Yutaki Falls with a hike in Senjogahara. From the Akanuma Nature Information Center, you can cycle through the national road in Senjogahara and then cycle to Yutaki Falls. From the Yutaki Falls parking lot, you can return to Akanuma on foot, but if you go further in, you can also enjoy a leisurely stroll.
[Tochigi, Nikko] Senjogahara Nature Guided Tour for Individuals
Approximately 2 to 3 hours. A course where you can enjoy the diverse nature including marshes, forests, rivers, and waterfalls! Senjogahara, the center of Nikko National Park, is packed with the nature of Oku-Nikko. The guide will give you a fun tour while explaining the flora and fauna and the origins of the terrain. It is a flat course that is safe for beginner hikers.
Recommended Activities in Senjogahara
" Senjougahara So what do you do? I'm sure there are many people researching information on how to enjoy Senjogahara, such as:
Senjogahara is a vast wetland A variety of tours are held along hiking trails where you can enjoy observing the flowers, plants and birds that gather there. It has been done.
From here, the Activity Japan editorial department recommends Recommended activity experience tours to fully enjoy Senjogahara We will introduce you to the following:
Ecotours and nature guided tours
- 4.8
- (21 reviews and experiences)
Say goodbye to the heat of the city! Enjoy the refreshing, natural marshland with a guide in summer. The marshland of Oku-Nikko is a cool space even in midsummer. You can go hiking with a guide in a comfortable place where you can enjoy the charm of living creatures and nature. The course is a flat boardwalk that is easy to walk on, and it is a short distance and short course, so it is suitable for beginners.
[Tochigi, Nikko] Group/Family Friendly Senjogahara Nature Guided Tour
Approximately 3 hours. A course where you can enjoy the diverse nature including marshes, forests, rivers, and waterfalls! Senjogahara, the center of Nikko National Park, is packed with the nature of Oku-Nikko. The guide will give you a fun tour while explaining the flora and fauna and the origins of the terrain. It is a flat course that is safe for beginner hikers.
[Tochigi, Nikko] Beginners and families welcome Lake Karikomi and Lake Kirikomi trekking tour
[★Summary] We aim for Lake Karikomi, located further inside Oku-Nikko Yumoto Onsen. The difference in altitude is about 200m. After passing through the moss corridor, the lake comes into view beyond the forest. Refresh yourself with the cool air wafting from the rock face of the mountain! This is recommended for those who have already walked the major routes of Senjogahara and Odashirogahara, or who want to enjoy Oku-Nikko even more. Senjogahara and Odashirogahara
[Tochigi, Nikko] Senjogahara Nature Guided Tour for Individuals
Approximately 2 to 3 hours. A course where you can enjoy the diverse nature including marshes, forests, rivers, and waterfalls! Senjogahara, the center of Nikko National Park, is packed with the nature of Oku-Nikko. The guide will give you a fun tour while explaining the flora and fauna and the origins of the terrain. It is a flat course that is safe for beginner hikers.
Bird watching
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Why not experience being surrounded by the chirps of wild birds in 360° at Senjogahara before sunrise? Oku-Nikko is one of the three major bird watching areas in Japan, and Senjogahara is home to a particularly large number of wild birds. In the clear air and magnificent scenery of early morning, you can hear the chirps of a great number of wild birds.
[Nikko Yumoto Onsen] Spring bird watching tour for beginners/families
Why not spend your free time on your trip observing the world of birds? A local guide will show you how to use binoculars (free rental) and give you tips on observation. Anyone who wants to start bird watching can easily participate. Bird watching will be done while walking leisurely in the gardens around Lake Yunoko and Yumoto Onsen area. Along the way, an explanation of the environment of Oku-Nikko as a whole will be given, including quizzes.
Night Tour
[Tochigi Prefecture, Oku-Nikko] Senjogahara Night Hike 2025
- 4.5
- (6 reviews and experiences)
Don't worry, even if it's your first time! A nature guide will take you through Senjogahara at night! Senjogahara is bustling with people during the day, but at night it is pitch black with no lights. Try not to use a flashlight as much as possible to allow your eyes to get used to the view, and you can observe nocturnal creatures such as fireflies and bats, and on clear days you can enjoy a star-filled sky.
Cycling, Touring, Pottering
- 4.8
- (4 reviews and experiences)
※※This tour is scheduled to start in late April※※This is a self-guided tour using an e-bike. More than 90% of the course is a round trip on Nikko City Road 1002, which is closed to general traffic, making it a comfortable and safe course that is ideal for a wide range of people to enjoy the great outdoors of Oku-Nikko by cycling. During the course, you can walk along the boardwalk at Odashiro-ga-hara,
A cycling tour in Oku-Nikko, above Nikko Irohazaka. You will pass through forest roads that are off-limits to regular vehicles and head to the beach of Lake Chuzenji, the highest lake in Japan. This tour will take you through rich nature, including Senjogahara, one of Japan's largest marshes. Lunch and drinks are included. The guide will talk about history and local stories, so you will be able to experience the charm of Nikko.
※※This tour is scheduled to start in late April※※This is a self-guided tour using an e-bike. It is a comprehensive nature experience course that combines a round trip cycling trip between Nikko Yumoto and Lake Yunoko with a hike around Lake Yunoko. Cycle to Lake Yunoko while enjoying ice cream at Kotoku Farm. Lake Yunoko is home to a diverse forest of broadleaf and coniferous trees.
※※This tour is scheduled to start in late April※※This is a self-guided tour using an e-bike. It is a comprehensive nature experience course that combines a one-way cycle to Yutaki Falls with a hike in Senjogahara. From the Akanuma Nature Information Center, you can cycle through the national road in Senjogahara and then cycle to Yutaki Falls. From the Yutaki Falls parking lot, you can return to Akanuma on foot, but if you go further in, you can also enjoy a leisurely stroll.
What kind of place is Senjogahara?
Located at an altitude of about 1,400 meters in the Oku-Nikko area of Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, Senjougahara (Senjogahara) "
It was formed by the eruption of Mount Nantai approximately 20,000 years ago. A vast wetland covering an area of approximately 400 hectares is.
The origin of the name is Legend has it that the gods of Mount Nantai and Mount Akagi fought over Lake Chuzenji. Because it has been reported that...
Hiking trails have been developed in the wetlands registered under the Ramsar Convention. Approximately 350 species of alpine plants and wild birds, and seasonal scenery can be seen.
The attractions and highlights of Senjogahara
Beautiful in every season The natural scenery is attractive Senjougahara .
The vast grounds are lined with hiking trails for leisurely strolls. Nature observation and bird watching You can enjoy.
In the hiking trail, There are many sights to see, including Yutaki Falls, Kotaki Falls, Senmon Pond, Aoki Bridge, and Akanuma. .
Become familiar with the nature and history of Senjogahara Guided tours by instructors are held and are popular. We are collecting.
Plants and birds seen in Senjogahara
As mentioned above, Senjougahara The most popular way to enjoy nature is through nature observation. is.
From here, the main sights seen at Senjogahara A summary of plants and birds according to the best seasons to see them It is.
plant
| Spring (April to June) | Japanese quince flower / Japanese azalea / Rhododendron amplexicaule / etc. |
|---|---|
| Summer (July to September) | Cotton grass / Japanese anemone / Japanese iris / White mountain bellflower / Horse-foot laurel / Cranberry / etc. |
| Autumn (October to November) | Autumn leaves of grass / Yellow leaves of larch / Japanese laurel / etc. |
birds
| Spring (April to June) | Stonechat / Red-flanked Bunting / Cuckoo / etc. |
|---|---|
| Summer (July to September) | Stonechat / Cuckoo / Yellow-breasted Flycatcher / etc. |
| Autumn (October to November) | Treecreeper / Siberian thrush / Siskin / etc. |
| Winter (December to March) | Great Grey Shrike / Great Brown Finch / Waxwing |
Also, Senjougahara In winter, the scenery is covered in snow It is also famous for being able to enjoy
You can stroll through the vast snowy landscape You can enjoy snowshoeing and snow trekking on a trial tour. is.
Recommended bird watching plans
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Why not experience being surrounded by the chirps of wild birds in 360° at Senjogahara before sunrise? Oku-Nikko is one of the three major bird watching areas in Japan, and Senjogahara is home to a particularly large number of wild birds. In the clear air and magnificent scenery of early morning, you can hear the chirps of a great number of wild birds.
How to get to Senjogahara
Senjougahara The location and address of 321-1661 Chuguji Shrine, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture .
Approximately 30 km from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Line, approximately 50 minutes by car It will take time.
Below are the main ways to get to Senjogahara from JR Nikko Station or Tobu Nikko Line. Access by bus We have summarized the following.
By bus
- Nikko Station → Tobu Bus bound for Yumoto Onsen → Sanbonmatsu bus stop and Akanuma bus stop (approximately 70 minutes)
If you are heading to Senjogahara by car in winter, it is essential to use winter tires in consideration of snow accumulation and frozen roads. is.
*The content of this article is current as of June 2025.
