It's the second day of exploring the marshes of Tokai. We've arrived at Kurose Shonosawa Marsh. Unlike yesterday's Kurokawa Marsh Plant Community and Fujishichihara Marsh, there is still snow remaining. Exploration ▼We park in the parking lot and start. ▼There is a wire fence at the entrance. Is it to prevent damage by deer? ▼There is a sign with a lot of information. The giant water bugs and diving beetles are fascinating. ▼We get a pamphlet and open the door. ▼There are already...

When I was looking for a marshland near Toyohashi City, I found Yanami Marsh and Kamidaka Marsh. They looked nice, so I went there, but I couldn't enter! I quickly looked it up, and it seems that it's not open to the public. I had no choice but to take a photo to commemorate my visit and give up. ▼The location of Yanami Marsh. It should be in the back. It's only open to the public for a certain period in October...

The second of our Aichi marshland tours is Fujishichihara Marsh. This marshland has a different atmosphere from the Kurokawa Marshland Plant Community. Exploration ▼The parking lot is spacious. Spend the night there and start exploring! ▼There are many reservoirs in the Tokai area. Were these once marshes as well? ▼We found the entrance. There is a set route. There must be quite a few people visiting during the season. ▼The boardwalk begins. ▼...

This is a marshland on the Atsumi Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture. It is close to the sea and has a warm climate. There are many Star Magnolias growing here. Exploring the marshland in mid-February ▼There are many large rocks and small stones, giving it the atmosphere of a volcanic region. There are many Star Magnolias growing here, and they will be in full bloom in the spring. ▼The walk is mainly made up of boardwalks and paved roads, so relatively light clothing is fine. ▼There are rest areas scattered around, but in the summer...

I had never been to the Tokai region before, but this time I visited the marshes of Aichi Prefecture for the first time. On the first day, I aimed for the Kurokawa Marsh Plant Community and Fujishichihara Marsh. First, I started with the Kurokawa Marsh! Exploration ▼The parking lot is quite large. I guess a lot of people visit there. ▼To the entrance to the marsh ▼It's small, but has a nice atmosphere. ▼There is an abundance of water in the marsh. ▼I saw amphibian eggs...

This is a marshland located on the Atsumi Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture. It is close to the sea and has a warm climate even in winter. It is small, but it is an environment where salamanders live. Touring the marshland Mid-February ▼The marshland has a nice atmosphere even in winter. ▼There is an abundance of water even in winter. ▼There is a boardwalk, and it is just a short walk from the parking lot. The marshland is small, so you can access it in casual attire. https://www....

This is a marshland in Nagano Prefecture. It is over 2,000m above sea level and has an alpine atmosphere. Touring the marshland Early May ▼The marsh is drying out. ▼Trees are growing here and there in the marshland. ▼Rocks of volcanic origin ▼Kagami Pond. This is an area with a lot of water. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/215iknotaira Equipment, stamina, skills...

I went to Ikenodaira Marsh in Nagano Prefecture. Exploration ▼Park the car and set off. ▼The facilities are well-equipped, so it's a place you can easily visit for sightseeing. ▼There's a bench at the starting point. ▼The weather is perfect. ▼We proceed along the paved road. ▼Scarlet bush warbler ▼Japanese tit ▼Male white-throated sparrow ▼Soaked long-tailed tit ▼We stopped at a bench again just before the marsh...

I went to Awara Marsh in June. The last time I went was in August, so I think I'll be able to experience a different atmosphere. I'm worried about the bad weather already. Exploration ▼ Park the car and set off. ▼ Head to the entrance to the marsh. ▼ After a short walk through the forest, I arrived at Mikazuki Marsh. ▼ This is Mikazukiike Marsh. ▼ Unknown ▼ Renge Azalea ▼ Unknown ▼ There was a cicada sheltering from the rain...

I went to Yanohara Marsh in Fukushima Prefecture. Exploration ▼Northern Marsh I like the scenery here the best. ▼Start exploring! ▼Weigela ▼Swamp ▼Japanese spotted frog ▼Japanese common frog ▼Mating? ▼Eggs ▼Looks like a giant dragonfly ▼Back on the road, head to the marsh. ▼Cotton grass is blooming. ▼Damage beetles? ▼You can see the marsh between the trees. ▼Japanese rat snake ▼...