Is Notoro Lake Sango Grass Red Carpet happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each autumn the halophytic sango-sou (coral grass) that grows in Notoro's coastal salt marshes turns vivid crimson, forming continuous red carpets along shallows and tidal flats.
The color display lasts several weeks and is most striking on calm, sunny days when the red plants contrast with blue water and sky.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Notoro Lagoon East Shore Viewing Platform |
| Notoro Cape Observation Deck |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.