2021.7.23 Shishigahana Marsh - A marsh with abundant running water even in summer -

I went to Shishigahana Marsh in Akita Prefecture.

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▼As it is a well-known marsh, there is a large parking lot.

In addition to this there was also parking for buses.

▼The facility is well equipped, with clean toilets, vending machines, a rest house, and more.

▼There is also a sturdy signboard installed, which is interesting.

▼The range of visitors is probably quite diverse.

▼First, we walk through the midsummer forest.

▼After walking a little, you will find a map.

It will tell you the distance and time roughly.

▼The boardwalk begins.

From here we enter the marsh area.

▼Go deeper into the forest!

You will come across a large river.

Even in the middle of summer, there is plenty of water.

There must be plenty of water in this area.

A large amount of water is also flowing into the waterway.

▼The place where the rotting trees are located is a good forest.

It seems that many different insects use it.

▼Shishigahana Marsh is extremely rich in water.

This is the first time I've seen a marsh with so much water.

▼A distinctive feature of this marsh is the abundance of flowing water.

▼The water volume is controlled by a floodgate.

It looks like a dam.

▼The amount of water is so high that it creates mist.

It reminds me of the mangrove forests of Okinawa.

▼Unfortunately, I had no idea what Chokai Marimo were.

I think it's better to do it when there are fewer plants than in mid-summer.

▼ Queen Agariko

▼The big tree has a nickname.

▼You can also see charcoal kilns from the Edo period.

▼And King Agariko

▼The other side of the road appears to be closed.

▼I encountered a peacock butterfly in the parking lot.

▼When the wings are closed, they become one with the ground and become invisible.

▼Outside of the wing

Overview of Marshland Information

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This marshland is characterized by the abundance of flowing water.

In addition to the beautiful nature, there are many things to enjoy as a tourist, such as King Agariko and Chokai Marimo, and it's easy to see why it's so popular!

I wonder how much the water level will increase when the snow melts.

I would also like to visit in a different season.