Let's go to Sasshio Marsh!

This is a marshland located in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.

It is located in a warm area with little snow, and in spring you can see plants such as Japanese laurel.

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Touring the Marshes

Early to mid-January

▼The combination of residential houses and marshes is quite rare.

▼There was a surprising amount of water!

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Equipment, stamina, and skills

▼Overall, it's small and doesn't require much physical strength.

▼The condition of the boardwalk is very bad and dangerous.

Visit the Marshes

access

About 25 minutes from Iwaki JC on the Joban Expressway

weather

What's the weather like in Iwaki?HerePlease enjoy!

facility

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▼There is a rest area.

▼The toilets were usable even in January, so they don't seem to be closed during the winter.

▼The parking lot is large enough to accommodate about 3 to 5 cars.

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