Take a limited express train from Tokyo's Shinjuku or Asakusa stations to Nikko Station (approximately 2 hours). From Nikko Station, board a bus to Akanuma bus stop (1 hour 10 minutes). Walk approximately 1 kilometer from the bus stop to reach the Senjogahara trail system where Izumiyado Pond is located. Free parking is available for visitors driving to the area.
No admission fees apply to access Izumiyado Pond or the surrounding Senjogahara Marshland areas within Nikko National Park. Visitors only need to pay for transportation costs to reach the location.
The pond features distinctive soil mounds that resemble the shaved heads of Buddhist priests, creating an unusual landscape formation. It serves as a tranquil spot within the Senjogahara Marshland ecosystem at 1,400 meters elevation, offering peaceful nature observation opportunities with occasional duck and waterfowl sightings.
The pond serves as a rest stop along hiking trails through Senjogahara, so visit duration depends on your hiking plans. Most visitors spend 15-30 minutes at the pond itself, using the wooden benches for a brief rest while exploring the broader trail network that can take several hours to complete.
Bring comfortable hiking shoes as the pond requires a 1-kilometer walk from the bus stop and is accessed via forest trails. Pack water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing since the area sits at 1,400 meters elevation within Nikko National Park. A camera is recommended to capture the unique soil formations and natural scenery.
