Sugisawa Cedar Forest
Open by month
Partly closed in January: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Partly closed in February: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A rare cedar forest growing on spring-fed flatland near the coast, the only one of its kind in Japan. Walking paths wind past clear streams, ponds and mossy trunks, and the nature center tower looks out to the Northern Alps.
Natural Monument; Japan's 100 Exquisite Waters (Kurobe River fan springs)
Nearby
- Asahi Funakawa “Spring Quartet” ≈ 20 min by car
- Ikuji Spring-Water Town (Kurobe) ≈ 25 min by car
- Hisui (Jade) Coast ≈ 30 min by car
- Uozu Buried Forest Museum ≈ 40 min by car
- Unazuki Onsen ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 8 min by taxi or car from Nyuzen Station (Ainokaze Toyama Railway)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Nature center 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); closed Mon (next day if holiday), day after holidays, and Dec 28–end of Feb
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info