Wetlands of Jododaira

Wetlands and mixed groves of deciduous and evergreen trees cover large sections of the Jododaira Plateau, at an elevation of some 1,600 meters. The wetlands provide habitats for diverse flora and fauna, including migratory birds and rare subalpine plants. During the rainy season (mid-June to late July), wildflowers bloom throughout the wetlands, including bright-pink fringed galax, tussock cottongrass, and clusters of light pink Hakusan rhododendron. Nature trails around the wetlands begin at the Jododaira Visitor Center, with routes taking from 20 minutes to 5 hours.