Let's go to Karahanami Marsh!

This is a marshland in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture.

It is generally empty, probably because no flowering plants such as skunk cabbage bloom there.

Although it is not very popular, there is a lot of living creatures around, so it is also recommended for those who want to take photos.

It is characterised by clusters of Japanese quince trees which produce bright red berries in autumn.

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Touring the Marshes

Mid April

▼ Early spring evening when there are few signs of life.

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April 12, 2022, Karahanami Marshland - A chilly evening - | Marshland Weather Finally, I made my way into Karahanami Marshland. I did a little searching for creatures. Exploration: ▼It gets chilly as the sun goes down. ▼It's still fairly bright even in the evening. ▼There are no creatures or people around; it's quiet. ...
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April 13, 2022: Karahanami Marshland - Traces of Animals - | Marshland Diary Following our visit to Itani Marsh, we revisited Karahanami Marsh, which we didn't have a chance to explore properly yesterday. Exploration ▼We immediately entered. ▼The snow had completely melted around here, suggesting it was warm. ▼Wooden boardwalk...

Early May

▼The winter-like scenery still remains.

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May 8, 2021: Karahanami Marshland - The Arrival of Spring - | Marshland Diary I visited Karahanami Marshland in early May. While it's less vibrant than other marshes due to the fewer flowers, spring has definitely arrived. Exploration ▼The soft green of early spring welcomes you. ▼...

Late September

▼The plants are tall and the boardwalk is wide, creating a maze-like atmosphere.

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September 20, 2020: Karahanami Marshland - A quiet marshland just before autumn - | Marshland Diary This is a low-lying wetland located in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture. It boasts abundant water and a wide variety of mosses. It is famous for the bright red berries of the Japanese holly (Ilex crenata). The wetland is surrounded by forest. The forest is...

Early November

Trees turning red in autumn

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November 1, 2020: Karahanami Marshland - A marshland of frost-covered trees and autumn leaves - | Marshland Diary In early November, I went to Karahanami Marsh early in the morning to see the autumn leaves. The temperature was 0°C. Scenery ▼The autumn leaves were nearing the end of their season, and fallen leaves were piling up. ▼The combination of the quiet marsh and the autumn leaves...

Late February

▼There are various traces left on the snow.

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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...

Equipment, stamina, and skills

▼This marshland is home to many sights, including Japanese quince and moss.

2023.10.28 Bright red berries decorate the marshland.

▼The trail is mainly made up of boardwalks, so you can walk in sneakers.

▼The surrounding footpaths are well-trodden and easy to walk on.

▼It's not very clean, but there is a toilet.

Visit the Marshes

access

It is about an hour from Azumino IC or Nagano IC.

If you get on Prefectural Route 55 from Shinano-Omachi Station, you will see a sign for Karahanami Marsh.

The parking lot can accommodate about 3 to 4 cars.

weather

The weather in Omachi isHerefrom

Nearby facility information

Takagari Mountain

You can drive up to the top of the mountain, so if you have time, it's worth going.

▼It's about 4km from the marsh.

Scenery from Observation Deck

Nearby convenience stores

There are quite a few convenience stores around Shinano-Omachi Station.

 

Roadside Station

▼It's a little far away,Hakuba Roadside Stationis recommended.

There are lots of interesting souvenirs.

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