Tashiro Wetlands overlooking the Hotaka Rang

Tashiro Wetland in early summer

This photograph captures the view of the Hotaka mountain range from the Tashiro Marsh in Kamikochi. In the foreground, golden-hued marsh grasslands stretch out, while in the distance, the Hotaka mountains rise, their deep green forests and rugged ridgelines towering above. The clear blue sky and drifting white clouds further enhance the refreshing atmosphere unique to mountainous regions.
Tashiro Marsh is a place within Kamikochi that possesses a quiet charm. It changes its expression through the seasons with different flowers and light, conveying the rich beauty of nature to visitors. This photograph could be said to symbolize the transition from summer to autumn.

The Hotaka Range Viewed from Tashiro Wetland — Autumn Scenery in Kamikochi

Beyond the golden Tashiro Wetlands, the Horikiri Range rises, its rocky peaks exposed. A scene symbolizing the clear autumn of Kamikochi.

Early Winter at Tashiro Wetland

The inverted reflection of Mount Hotaka in the puddle appears with a dignified presence in the stillness.