This is a wetland in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture. The roads are well maintained and there are many creatures to observe, so it's perfect for observing wildlife. Exploring the wetland in mid-February ▼There are few signs of wildlife. ▼There is still snow remaining. We could also see animal footprints. ▼The snow had completely melted in the wetland area. https://www.wetlandjapan.com...

This is a marshland at the foot of Mt. Chokai in Akita Prefecture. The entire area is a nationally designated natural monument, and a tour of the marshland in late July ▼A landscape where forests and flowing water coexist, which cannot be seen in other marshes. ▼It is also known for the largest deformed beech in Japan, called King Agariko, and is an interesting tourist spot. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/217shishiga...

I went to Shishigahana Marsh in Akita Prefecture. Exploration ▼Because it is a well-known marsh, the parking lot is large. In addition, there is also a parking lot for buses. ▼It is quite well equipped with clean toilets, vending machines, a rest house, and other facilities. ▼There are also good signs, which is interesting. ▼It seems that the range of visitors is quite wide. ▼First of all, Midsummer Forest...

The rice marshland in Sakegawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture, is known for the wide variety of plants that bloom there. It is a treasure trove of rare flora and fauna, including the Gifu butterfly, which can be seen in early spring. *Due to damage caused by heavy rains in 2024, it is currently inaccessible. For details, see the website of the Sakegawa Village Tourism Association. Touring the marshland ▼By July, all the marsh plants have finished blooming, and the area is generally lush and green. http://www.sakegawavillage.jp/

I went to the Yone Marsh in Yamagata Prefecture. Exploration ▼I parked my car in the parking lot and started. I forgot to take a picture, but the parking lot is relatively large and can accommodate about 5-7 cars. ▼A rough map. ▼It says the entrance to Mt. Taihei, but the entrance to the marsh is also here. ▼After going a little further, the road splits into two directions, one for the marsh and the other for Mt. Taihei. ▼I went down towards the marsh...

This is a marshland in Mamurogawa Town in the northern part of Yamagata Prefecture. Many creatures live here, including the red-veined dragonfly. Touring the marshland Late July ▼The first marshland has a boardwalk. Red-veined dragonflies and Japanese spotted frogs live here ▼The second marshland. You can go around the entire area. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/227na...

I went to Nakamura Marsh in Yamagata Prefecture. Although it was small, I was able to observe many different creatures. Exploration ▼I parked my car in the parking lot and started. The road to the parking lot was narrow and had many ups and downs. It might be difficult if your car is low-riding. ▼After a short walk, I headed to the marsh! ▼I soon arrived in front of the marsh. ▼It seems there is another marsh in the back. ▼The first marsh is small...

I went to the entrance to Kuwanoki Marsh in Akita Prefecture. I found out about it when I saw a sign while driving along the road. It would take a long time to explore, so I just checked the entrance and the map. Exploration ▼There is a sign at the entrance. ▼Parking lot & toilets ▼Toranoo flowers ▼The sign will guide you to the entrance of the forest road. ▼The course time is 3 hours...

Katakinuma Marsh in Akita Prefecture is an extremely rare marsh located in lowlands at an altitude of 30 meters. It is registered as one of the 500 important marshes by the Ministry of the Environment and a natural monument of the city, and conservation activities are being carried out. Touring the marsh in late July ▼You can enjoy beautiful scenery. ▼There is a marsh in the middle of a rice field. It seems possible, but it is a rare sight. I wonder if they used to exist all over Japan...

I went to Kataki Numa in Akita Prefecture. It's a marshland with a rice field-like atmosphere. Exploring ▼When you get close, a sign will guide you. ▼The parking lot is quite spacious. There may be a season when it gets busy. ▼It seems like a marshland with good flowers. It's pretty amazing that a marshland can form at an altitude of 30 meters. ▼When you go down the stairs, there's another sign! It's an important site of the Ministry of the Environment...