Izumiyado Pond lies on the western edge of the Senjōgahara Marshland, along the nature trail connecting Yudaki Falls and the Senjōgahara plateau. It is a small spring-fed pond, where underground water quietly surfaces, creating a calm mirror that reflects the surrounding trees and sky.
The name Izumiyado literally means “spring gate”, referring to its natural source. The water here is crystal clear, with fallen trunks and moss-covered branches scattered around the edges, giving the place a slightly mysterious, untouched atmosphere.
It’s a perfect stop to rest during the walk through the marshes — wooden benches allow you to sit for a moment and listen to the quiet sound of flowing water. On a clear day, you can even spot Mount Nantai in the distance, framed by the forest.
We passed Izumiyado Pond on our way from Ryuzu Waterfall to Yumoto Onsen. The sunlight filtering through the trees made the surface of the pond shimmer like glass — serene and timeless, as if the landscape itself had paused to breathe.
Seems to be a rest spot along the hike with tables and benches to have a break. The trail appears to branch off here in a couple of directions, as I ended up on the western side of the river and not the hiking trail as shown on Maps. Nevertheless, I ended up at Kodaki before rejoining the main trail and reaching Yudaki.
We enjoyed coming across this pond, but as a destination it isn’t an impressive spot to hike to.
Nice natural view. About 30 min hiking from Yudaki fall
