Japanese Cedars in Sugisawa 杉沢の沢スギ

Fresh air filled with negative ions abounds in this forest of Japanese cedar

Japanese cedars grow in a dense grove in these marshes fed by the one of Japan's 100 best spring waters. In the alluvial fan of the Kurobe River, many natural springs bubble up through the shallow top layer of soil, creating a fertile zone with plentiful groundwater. The dense forest of trees, called "sawasugi" (literally "marsh Japanese cedar") once stretched for over 45 ha in the area of Sugisawa. Now, Sugisawa's forest has shrunk to just 2.7 ha due to logging, and has been designated a natural reserve by the prefecture. A well-maintained nature path allows visitors to enjoy the mystical atmosphere of the forest, with its brooks, ponds and moss-covered trees. The area is renowned among nature lovers, and is gaining recognition as a wonderful area for sightseeing.

Area
Kurobe / Unazuki
Category
Attractions

Information

Address 939-0674　富山県下新川郡入善町吉原950
Telephone Number 0765-72-1710
Opening Times 9:00-17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
Closed Mondays (or the following day when Monday is a holiday), the day after holidays, the winter season (between December 28th - the end of February)
Prices Free
Car Park Parking for 10 vehicles (buses included) is available free of charge
Getting There 10 minutes by car from Nyūzen Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway
15 minutes by car from Nyūzen Smart Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway
Website http://www.town.nyuzen.toyama.jp/bunka/shisetsu/shizen/sawasugi.html

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