I went to Numanohara Marsh in the Madarao Highlands in Niigata Prefecture. Scenery ▼In summer, it looks like a vast grassland. ▼It is relatively large in size. ▼On sunny days, you can enjoy the contrast between the blue sky and the plants. Although it is about 1,000 m above sea level, the temperature is high in summer. ▼There is a lot of water, and several streams within the marsh. Marsh Information Summary Access...

This is a 20ha marshland in the Madarao Highlands in Niigata Prefecture. Exploring the marshland in mid-July ▼This is a fairly wide marshland. ▼Click here to see the exploration record! https://www.wetlandjapan.com/207-numanohara About equipment, physical strength, and skills There are short courses that take about 40 minutes to go around, and long courses that take 1 hour and 30 minutes. ...

I went to Midagahara in Yamagata Prefecture. Scenery ▼The entire area around the 8th station trailhead is Midagahara Marsh. It is a size that you would expect from the Tohoku region. ▼The boardwalk that never seems to end is also attractive. ▼The grass is turning red, and so are the trees. ▼There are huge ponds here and there in the marsh. Although it is geographically far away, it is a place that reminds me of Hachimantai. Marsh Information Summary Well...

This is a vast marshland at the 8th station of Mt. Gassan in Yamagata Prefecture. Mt. Gassan is known for its heavy snowfall in winter. In summer, the snow melts and supplies a large amount of water to the marshland. The marshland is attractive for its abundant water source and vastness. Touring the marshland Early October ▼The entire area around the 8th station trailhead is Midagahara Marshland. It is a size that is worthy of the Tohoku region. https://www.wetlandjapan....

I went to Oawara Marsh in Nagano Prefecture. There is a private car restriction from 8:00 to 15:00, so I arrived early in the morning and finished exploring early. Scenery ▼I parked my car in the parking lot and started. ▼As I walked along the boardwalk, I came across a mysteriously large space. It must be a rest area, but why is it so large? ▼Oawara Marsh is located south of Mount Nyukasa...

Oawara Marsh is located quietly near Mount Nyukasa in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. As the land dries out, you can see a landscape of tall trees and marshland mixed together. It's a little far from the summit station of the ropeway, but it's worth a visit. Touring the Marshland Early August ▼Oawara Marsh is located south of Mount Nyukasa. It is 1,810m above sea level and surrounded by mountains...

This is a quiet marshland that lies beyond the Ryuo Ski Resort in Kitashiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture. There are few people here, so you can look for wildlife and enjoy the quiet marshland. ▼Park your car in front of the entrance and start your journey. ▼It's covered in grass and difficult to see, but there are stairs. ▼You'll walk through the forest. ▼First, start at Sangetsike Marsh ▼It's surrounded by trees. ...

Kitashiga Highlands, Nagano Prefecture This is a quiet marshland that lies beyond Ryuo. There are few people here, so you can look for living creatures and enjoy the quiet marshland. Touring the marshland Mid-June ▼This is the season when the marshland is colored with rhododendrons (Awara Marshland). ▼This is the season when various flowers, including rhododendrons, bloom (Mikazukiike Marshland). ▼For more information, please click here! https://www.mikazukiikemarshland.jp/...

I went to Oyami Marsh in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. Scenery ▼We parked the car and headed out to the marsh. ▼Boardwalks were set up across the marsh, making it a good environment for nature observation. ▼At first glance, it looks like a very dry marsh, but it seems to be supplied with water from the nearby mountains. ▼Water springs out in abundance. ▼Although the altitude is 750m, there are plants growing in the subalpine and alpine zones...

This is a marshland in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. It is adjacent to the source of the Himekawa River and is an abundant marshland. Touring the marshland Mid-April ▼Marshland with snow remaining https://www.wetlandjapan.com/224oyomi Late April ▼Compared to other marshes, there are fewer flowers, but you can definitely feel the arrival of spring. https://www.wetlandja...