Trekking Nyukasa Marsh and Mt. Nyukasa to discover 100+ species of alpine flowers from spring to autumn
Visit Mt. Nyukasa with incredible panoramas and beautiful flowers. Also known as the treasure trove of flowers, Mt. Nyukasa is home to more than 100 species of alpine flowers.
Mt. Nyukasa, the treasure trove of flowers!
Visit Mt. Nyukasa with incredible panoramas and beautiful flowers. With more than 100 species of alpine flowers blooming in different colors, Mt. Nyukasa is also known as the treasure trove of flowers.
Mt. Nyukasa has one of Japan's best lookouts to admire the mountain ranges of Yatsugatake.
It is a popular mountain resort with 9,000 visitors each year where people of all ages can enjoy hiking.
Nyukasa Marsh trail
Duration
About 1 hour (when walking slowly)
Walking distance
About 2 km
Level of difficulty
★★☆
Where to park
Fujimi Panorama Resort
(666-703 Fujimi Fujimi-machi)
The closest station
JR Fujimi Station
(Offering free shuttle bus from Fujimi Station to Panorama Resort every day from April 27 to November 4)
Mt. Nyukasa summit trail
Duration
About 4 hours and 30 minutes (10:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
Walking distance
About 6 km
Level of difficulty
★★★
Where to park
Fujimi Panorama Resort
(666-703 Fujimi Fujimi-machi)
The closest station
JR Fujimi Station
(Offering free shuttle bus from Fujimi Station to Panorama Resort every day from April 27 to November 4)
You can see many alpines flowers, algae, and lichen on the trail from Gondola Sancho Station to Mt. Nyukasa summit.
Some part of the trail to the summit can be steep, but people of all ages can enjoy this hike.
Treat yourself with the breathtaking panoramas from the top of the mountain.
What to see around here
Gondola Sancho Station
The gondola lift will take you high up in the mountain. Children especially love the ride! During this pleasant journey, enjoy the breathtaking panoramas of Yatsugatake lushly green in spring and summer or ablaze with colors in autumn.
Nyukasa Suzuran Park
In the flower garden right outside of Gondola Sancho Station, you can admire 200,000 German lilies of the valley, rare Kamanashi large-flowered lady’s slippers, and many other alpine flowers.
Mt. Nyukasa summit
At the top of Mt. Nyukasa with the elevation of 1,955m, you can enjoy the stunning panoramas of Yatsugatake, Okuchichibu Mountain, Mt. Fuji, Mt. Kaikoma and Senjou Dake Mountain of the Southern Alps, Mt. Utsugi and Mt. Kisokoma of the Central and Northern Alps.
Nyukasa Marsh and lilies of the valley
One million blooming Japanese lilies of the valley fill Nyukasa Marsh. Nyukasa Marsh is called the treasure trove of flowers attracting many visitors to admire alpine flowers from May to September.
Goshidaiara Flower Garden
Right before the trailhead of Mt. Nyukasa, you can admire many alpine flowers at this flower garden. The flowers attract many butterflies, and among them are the chestnut tiger and Aporia hippia, Nagano prefecture’s protected species.
soft-serve ice cream
Fujimi is famous for its red rhubarb, which gives this soft-serve ice cream a delectable tangy flavor.