Perched nearly 2,000 meters above sea level on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, the Midagahara Wetlands offer an expansive highland escape enveloped by mountain scenery. From late spring through autumn, the melting snow unveils a breathtaking landscape of peat bogs, sparkling alpine ponds, and tranquil wooden hiking trails. Visiting in autumn is particularly magical, when the entire plateau blazes with vibrant golden and crimson foliage.
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- alpine plateau
- hiking
- nature & scenery
- autumn colors
- national park
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