Senjo-ga-hara Marshlands in Autumn

Where grass, leaves, seeds and berries all change color

Tomoko Kamishima Oct 18, 2012 - 1 min read

Green grass becomes a coffee-brown field

Long wooden paths weave their way through the marshes, set up to protect these precious fields

Japanese pampas trembling in the gentle breeze

Nature always creates wonderful color combinations

In autumn, a variety of colors gradually appear in the Senjo-ga-hara marshlands

Leaves change their unique colorful dresses

Seeds and berries have brilliant red exteriors in autumn

Breath-taking scenery, with Mt. Nantai in the background

In autumn, a variety of rich and beautiful colors gradually appear in Nikko's Senjo-ga-hara marshlands. Green fields of grass become coffee-brown fields, leaves change their unique colorful dresses, and seeds and berries have brilliant red exteriors. The marshlands are wide open, showcasing breath-taking scenery and with Mt. Nantai in the background. Autumn is the most gorgeous season at this wet plain, 1400m above sea level.

Tomoko Kamishima @tomoko.kamishima

Japan is a small island nation, but we have a huge number of surprising things to discover here. Many of these delights can be found when you step off the main street onto small side paths. I really enjoy studying about and researching various aspects of traditional Japanese culture, and then sha...