2023.2.23 Himekawa River Source - Snow-covered source -

Walk from Oyami Marsh to the source of the Himekawa River!

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▼We head from Oyami Marsh to the source of the Hime River.

▼After walking through the snow for about 10 minutes, we came to an open area.

Once you get here, you're close to the source of the Himekawa River.

▼The sun was just shining!

It seems like they are welcoming!

Snow-covered rest area

▼Arrived at the marshland!

▼There is snow everywhere except where the water is flowing.

▼The skunk cabbage hasn't even bloomed yet.

▼The snow gradually melts and creates patterns on the surface of the water.

▼The Himekawa River continues from here to Niigata and flows out into the Sea of Japan.

▼Even with so much snow, the moss remains lush and green.

What an overwhelming vitality!

▼ Footprints with claws

▼There are a lot of people leaving it there, so maybe it's a dog?

▼Snow was piled up on the trees that had fallen last year.

Repeating this process for years will cause it to decay!

Overview of Marshland Information

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Although I didn't see any flora or fauna, I was happy to see the snow-covered source of the Himekawa River.

Surrounding marshes

Ochikura Nature Park

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February 23, 2023, Ochikura Nature Park - Heavy snow up to waist- | Wetland Weather Following our early morning visit to Yashima Marsh, we arrived at Ochikura Nature Park in Hakuba Village. Exploration ▼ The entrance had been thoroughly cleared of snow. There's also parking space for about two cars. Toilets...

Oyami Marshland

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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...

Iyari Marshland

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February 23, 2023 Itani-ri Marshland - Snowfield at Dusk - | Marshland Diary Time was running out, but I wanted to see what the Itani-ri Marsh was like, so I stopped by briefly. Exploration ▼There was quite a bit of snow at the entrance. ▼Many people were already there...

Karahanami Marsh

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February 23, 2023: Karahanami Marshland - A Marshland Where Traces Remain - | Marshland Diary Finally, we managed to slip into Karahanami Marshland! Exploration ▼Parked the car and started ▼There is snow, but less than elsewhere. ▼Footprints! Looks like monkey tracks? ▼The snow is melting and puddles are starting to form...

The four seasons of the Himekawa River

Mid April

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April 12, 2022 Himekawa River Headwaters - Beautiful headwaters with lingering snow - | Wetland Diary Following our visit to Ochikura Nature Park, we head towards the source of the Himekawa River. Exploration ▼We enter through the usual entrance. ▼There's an incredible amount of snow right away. ▼If the road hadn't been cleared, it would have been very difficult to get through...

Mid May

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May 8, 2021 Himekawa River Headwaters - The Season of Budding - | Wetland Diary I went to the source of the Himekawa River in early May. I was able to enjoy the rich nature brought about by the clear stream, which is selected as one of Japan's 100 best waters. Exploration ▼I parked my car in the parking lot and went in. ▼Water volume...

Mid-September

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September 20, 2020 Himekawa River Headwaters Nature Exploration Park - One of Japan's 100 Famous Waters Along the National Highway - | Wetland Days I went to the source of the Himekawa River in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. It's a great spot to enjoy the sound of the flowing river. It's been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Famous Waters, and is known for its excellent water quality. Scenery ▼Frogs...

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