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Midagahara

Coordinates: 36°34′00″N 137°32′00″E / 36.5666°N 137.5333°E / 36.5666; 137.5333
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Highland bog typical to the region
Midagahara seen from Mount Okdainichi
Midagahara Geology

Midagahara (弥陀ヶ原, Midaga-hara) is a wetlands located near Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture, in Japan. the remaining 80,000 ha of wetlands have been designated a Ramsar Site in 2012.[1]

Midagahara is a one of many highlights of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

Geography

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Midagahara in winter

Midagahara is 2 km of Horizontal length and 4 km of vertical length.

Midagahara is a lava plateau formed by Tateyama volcano.[2]

Biota

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There are Dactylorhiza aristata, Paris japonica, Lysichiton camtschatcensis, Daylily.

Facility

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There are some Hotels.

Access

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There are Midagahara bus stops between Bijodaira Station and Murodō Station on Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

Private cars aren't allowed to pass in Midagahara to protect the environment.

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36°34′00″N 137°32′00″E / 36.5666°N 137.5333°E / 36.5666; 137.5333