2022.3.21 Ayamezawa Marshland Exploring on the snow
We also stopped by Ayamezawa Marsh, which was listed on a sign for the Hirugano Marsh Plant Community.
I am grateful for this unexpected encounter!
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▼There is a large parking lot right in front of Ayamezawa Marsh.
During the season, it is probably used for ski resorts.
▼This is apparently the southern limit for Asian skunk cabbage and cotton grass.
It's true that I've never seen cotton grass in southern Nagano Prefecture!
I think it's normal to see Asian skunk cabbage...
▼A blanket of snow again!
▼According to an old sign, there are also skunk cabbage and small lily of the valley plants.
▼We thought we were walking on snow, but the snow on the boardwalk had melted quite a bit.
▼Trees that survived the heavy snowfall.
▼It's a bit disappointing that you can see the ski resort in the distance, but it's still a nice view.
▼Look at the puddle and you'll see lots of sprouts!
It's probably a skunk cabbage!
▼Once the snow melts, this area will be filled with Asian skunk cabbage!
▼As some of the snow melts, it looks like a pond.
▼The snow is melting in the same way, but no buds have appeared.
Are there some subtle differences?
▼The snow is melting around here.
Is it sunny?
▼The tower is surprisingly cool too.
▼A pension with a skunk cabbage mark.
It's cute.
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Compared to Hirugano Marsh, it seemed like spring had come a little earlier.
It's quite a spectacular sight to see the whole field of skunk cabbage in bloom!
I'd love to visit in early spring to see the machines!
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