Mizubasho (Asian skunk-cabbage) is beautiful in Akita in spring! Lake Tazawa [Shizumaki Marsh Mizubasho Cluster].

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Mizubasho (Asian skunk-cabbage) district Image courtesy of Akita Prefectural Tourism Federation

Beautiful white and green Mizubasho colony

The Sashimaki Marshland is located in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture. Every year from mid-April to early May, Mizubasho (Asian skunk-cabbage) blooms all over a large area of about 3 hectares. The Sashimaki Marsh is surrounded by a large alder forest. It is rare to see white flowers blooming all over the marshland, and the presence of such a colony and alder forest in the mountains near a national highway and railroad line is academically valuable. From the parking lot, a wooden pathway has been maintained so that visitors can view the beautiful flowers up close. A walk through the alder forest takes about 30 minutes.
Mizubasho (Asian skunk-cabbage) image courtesy of Lake Tazawa-Kakunodate Tourist Association

The date of the "Sashimaki Mizubasho Festival" has been decided!

The "Sashimaki Suibasho Festival" will be held in 2025! Local cuisine, sales of specialty products, and events will be held.

Dates: April 12 (Sat.) - April 28 (Mon.), 2025

During the "Mizubashou Festival", the "Shiromaki Mizubashou-go" will operate between Tazawako Station and Shiromaki Marshland. For details, please visit the Tazawako/Kakunodate Tourist Association website.
Stinging Mizubasho
Tazawako/Kakunodate Tourist Association Website

Cherry trees along the Hinokinai River bank

The cherry trees along Kakunodate Buke Yashiki Dori will be at their best from late April to early May. 25 minutes on foot from Kakunodate Station on the JR Tazawako Line, there is a 2km-long row of Someiyoshino cherry trees along Hinokinai River not far from the Buke Yashiki Dori. Someiyoshino cherry trees blooming along the bank of the Hinokinai River that runs through the center of the town were originally planted in 1934 to commemorate the birth of His Majesty the Emperor. At one time, the trees were all in danger of being cut down, but the local residents continued to protect them, and today they are designated as a national scenic beauty spot. The tunnel of cherry blossoms that stretches out like a fairy tale is filled with the passion of the people of the town for cherry blossoms.
Please visit Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, where you can enjoy both Mizubashou and cherry blossoms at the same time.
Cherry trees along the Hinokinai River bank Image courtesy of Lake Tazawa-Kakunodate Tourist Association

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