Tsugaike Nature Park / Cloudy & Sunny 2021.Aug.26
From Yase-one Ridge in the cool breeze, we could see the grass starting to change its color for the fall in Watasuge Marsh (Photo). Only 1 month left until the peak autumn tint season already. The peak season of the colored grass in the marshes will come in the upper to middle of September and autumn tint trees will come in the lower of September to the beginning of October.
[Yase-one, Tsugaike Nature Park]
Not only the marshes, but also the flowers showed us its changes toward the fall. In Mizubasho Marsh and Ukishima Marsh, now is the good time to see Oyamarindo (Photo) and Iwashobu. Also, we could find unique-shaped purple petals of Yachitorikabuto. In Mizubasho Marsh, Dainichiazami were blooming very well.
[Kusugawa River – Ukishima Marsh, Tsugaike Nature Park]
Because of the wet weather in these days and the statement of emergency (*Until Sep. 12) announced in 21 prefectures in Japan, the nature park was relatively quiet in the early morning. I was feeling like walking around my own yard until 11:00 a.m. and could enjoy the alpine flowers fully at my pace. By the way, “Tsugaike Dinosaur Land” is open from July 18 (Sun) until Aug. 29 (Sun).
[Watasuge Marsh, Tsugaike Nature Park]
At Visitor Center, “Let’s Make Mascot of Nature Park with Perler Beads” is held until Sep. 26 (Sun). You can choose your favorite one from 6 kinds of bead kits (Nikkokisuge, Mizubasho, Grouse, Stoat, Giant Salamander, Ropeway) and make it with the clothes iron (Duration: Approx. 20 minutes). You can use your perler beads as a key ring or magnet.
[Visitor Center, Tsugaike Nature Park]
[Tsugaike Nature Park Availability Information]
*Summer Season … June. 12 (Sat)－Oct. 24 (Sun), 2021
*Opening Hours … 8:00 a.m.－(Aug. 16 – Sep. 17 & Sep. 21 – Sep. 24), 7:00 a.m.－(Sep. 18 – Sep. 20 & Sep. 25 – Sep. 26)
(*The opening time in Aug. 21 – Sep. 12 is changed to from 8:00 a.m.)
*Price … Tsugaike Ropeway Round-trip + Nature Park / Adult: JPY3,700, Child: JPY2,100
→Advance Ticket Adult: JPY3,300, Child JPY1,850! (Please go to the gondola station directly without exchanging the ticket), Shinshu 4 Ticket Set / JPY9,800 (Valid on 4 days during the operation period, multiple ticket can be used at once for multiple people)
[Tsugaike WOW! Availability Information]
*Summer Season … June. 12 (Sat)－Oct. 24 (Sun), 2021
*Opening Hours … 9 a.m.－4 p.m. (Last entry 3 p.m.)
*Fee … Tobidas: Adult & 6–12 y/o JPY1,000, Fumidas: Adult & 6–12 y/o JPY800, Kabedas: Adult & 6–12 y/o JPY500, Kogidas: Adult & 6–12 y/o JPY2,000,
*To Visitors Requesting Original Data of Our Photographs
*Tsugaike Nature Park & WOW! will be reported 1－2 times a week
