Let's go to Oyami Marsh!

This is a marshland in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture.

It is adjacent to the source of the Hime River and is a wetland abundant with water.

Touring the Marshes

Mid April

Snow still remains in the marshland

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April 12, 2022: Oyaumi Marshland - Snow-covered Marshland - | Marshland Diary Enjoy the source of the Himekawa River, then head straight to the Oyami Marsh! The snow is even deeper, giving off an atmosphere of waiting for spring. Exploration ▼Areas with heavy snow. ▼Areas with less snow. It seems to vary greatly depending on how the sun hits the area. ...

Late April

▼Although there are fewer flowers compared to other marshes, you can definitely feel the arrival of spring.

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April 23, 2022 Oyami Marshland - A marshland welcoming a quiet spring - | Marshland Diary I thoroughly enjoyed spring at Oyami Marsh. Exploration ▼Following the familiar signs, I headed towards the marsh. ▼There was still snow remaining in the shaded areas. ▼Regarding Mount Doukaku, I've actually never climbed it before...

Early May

▼A marshland of fresh green leaves.

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May 8, 2021 - Oyami Marshland - The Season of Budding - | Marshland Diary I went to Oyami Marsh in May. Exploration ▼Initially, it's a vast landscape. At this time of year, the vegetation is short, making the terrain easy to discern. ▼By May, the vegetation is abundant. ▼Small...

Late September

▼There is a boardwalk that runs through the marsh, making it an ideal environment for nature observation.

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September 20, 2020: Oyami Marshland - A marshland along the national highway - | Marshland Diary I went to Oyami Marshland in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. Scenery ▼I parked the car and set off for the marshland. ▼Wooden walkways are installed throughout the marshland, making it an ideal environment for nature observation. ▼At first glance...

Late February

▼It's all white all the way to the boardwalk.

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February 23, 2023: Oyaumi Marshland - A snowfield waiting for spring - | Marshland Diary Our next destination is the Oyami Marsh! Exploring ▼We park the car in the parking lot ▼Let's start exploring! The entrance is starting to melt and is slightly frozen, so we proceed carefully. ▼The area around the river is also starting to melt...

Equipment, stamina, and skills

▼The path is paved with wood chips and boardwalks, so it's easy to walk.

There is a walking trail that takes about 20 to 30 minutes to go around.

▼The map is rough, but I don't think you'll get lost.

Visit the Marshes

access

▼1 hour from Azumino IC

▼Look for the sign.

▼The area has been designated as a nature conservation area by Nagano Prefecture, and vehicles are not permitted to enter in order to protect the environment.

Park at the Hakuba Sanosaka Ski Resort parking lot and approach on foot.

weather forecast

What is the weather like in Oyami Marsh?Herefrom!

Nearby facility information

Roadside Stations, Restaurants, Souvenirs

Hakuba Roadside Stationis nearby.

They also sell food so you can have lunch there too.