Let's go to Yanohara Marsh!

This is a marshland located in Showa Village, Onuma District, Fukushima Prefecture.

It consists of two layers: a high marsh and a low marsh.

It is a historic marshland that was formed 80,000 years ago and is thought to be the second oldest in Japan.

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Touring the Marshes

Early June

▼Northern Marshland

Mating Japanese common frog

Frog eggs

▼Weigela

Cotton grass

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AugustMid

▼The entire marsh is lush and green.

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Late October

▼The leaves turn a striking color during autumn.

▼The grass throughout the marsh is colorful, creating a nice atmosphere.

Mid December

▼The winter marshes have a unique beauty.

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Equipment, stamina, and skills

One revolution takes about 40 minutes.

There is a walking trail that circles the marshland and the swamp.

There are well-packed dirt paths and boardwalks that are paved.

You can generally walk in sneakers, but hiking shoes are safer.

There is snow in December, so hiking boots are recommended.

Visit the Marshes

access

▼About 2 hours from Nishinasuno-Shiobara IC

As you approach the marsh the road becomes narrower, but it is paved all the way and is easy to drive on.

weather forecast

The weather at Yanohara Marsh isHerefrom!

Facilities etc.

▼Parking lot

It's quite spacious.

▼Toilet

The toilets are very clean.

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