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Midagahara Wetlands
弥陀ヶ原Toyama · Chubu
Midagahara is a high volcanic plateau of marshland between 1,600 and 2,000 m, dotted with hundreds of small ponds the locals call 'gaki-no-tanbo' (hungry ghosts' rice paddies). Wooden boardwalks let visitors cross the fragile bog past alpine wildflowers in summer and golden grasses in autumn. It was designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance in 2012.
- Best season
- Summer
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.6· 105 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Wetland boardwalk trails free; free guided nature walks. Reaching it via Tateyama Alpine Route transit costs separately.
- Nearest station
- No rail access — Tateyama Highland Bus to Midagahara stop (from Tateyama Sta. via cable car to Bijodaira); part of the Tateyama Alpine Route
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Nagoya Station · ~4h 45m by car
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