Located on a plateau over 750m above sea level, where many lakes and marshes spread, is "Shinsennuma Nature Recreation Forest". Approximately 140,000 people visit annually from various places inside and outside the prefecture, and it has become Kyo-wa Town's top recommended tourist spot. Including the representative "Shinsennuma", four ponds and marshes are scattered, and the fantastic scenery that changes its appearance with each season gives healing to those who visit.

Among the Niseko mountain range, the most beautiful, and said to be a soul-cleansing mysterious marsh is "Shinsennuma". It has been selected by the Forestry Agency as one of "Japan's Beautiful Forests Recommended National Forests". The origin of the name is that Mr. Toyomatsu Shimoda's party, who is the founder of Japan Boy Scouts, encountered a marsh with a mysterious atmosphere, and received the impression of "a place where gods and hermits dwell," from which its name was given.

The water surface reflecting the clear blue sky, its appearance standing in dense mist, the marsh shining in golden color, etc., from June when flowers begin to bloom until October's autumn leaves, its appearance that changes its expression with each season makes one feel a mysterious charm that makes you want to visit many times.

From the parking lot to the marsh, a wooden path is maintained, and since you can go to Shinsennuma in about 20 to 30 minutes one way, beginners can also easily stroll.

*During the winter period from late October to late April, Prefectural Road No. 66 becomes closed to traffic, and you cannot go towards Shinsennuma.