Komado Marsh, located in Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture, is made up of three marshes: Oyachi Marsh, Shirakaba Marsh, and Minami Marsh. It is also designated as a national natural monument. Touring the marshlands Early June ▼The cotton grass season was coming to an end. ▼The Tateyama gentian was in full bloom. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/216komado Late June ▼...

This is a marshland at the foot of Mt. Kurikoma in Miyagi Prefecture. Many people visit to see the clusters of day lilies that bloom in late June. What is Sekai Yachi? Sekai Yachi is a marshland that spreads out at the foot of Mt. Kurikoma. The "sekai" in the name means wide. As the name suggests, it is a very large marshland, about the size of three Tokyo Domes. Daiichi Yachi and Sekai Yachi are...

This marshland is located south of Lake Kasumigaura. It is also known as Myoki-no-hana. It is also known as a bird watching spot, and the northern marsh harrier visits in winter. Touring the marshland Mid-February ▼It looks like a high-altitude marsh, but because it is adjacent to Lake Kasumigaura, there is an abundance of water. ▼There is a hut for bird watching. ▼In February and March, when the northern marsh harrier visits,...

I went to the Ukishima Marsh in Lake Kasumigaura, Ibaraki Prefecture. Exploration ▼I parked my car in the parking lot, went to the toilet, and then set off. ▼As I left the parking lot and headed to the right, I found the observation area. There was a sign, so I knew it was the entrance. ▼I immediately started exploring the marsh. ▼As I went down the stairs in the observation area, I immediately found a marsh, or rather, a shallow area. At first glance, it looked...

I went to Tako Marsh in Chiba Prefecture. Exploration ▼There is no parking lot, so I parked my car on the wide road and started exploring. According to the sign, in addition to rare species, this marsh is home to a plant called Mujinakugu, which is endemic to the marsh. ▼Perhaps because it was out of season, the plants were overgrown. ▼The path was made of stones, but the plants were allowed to grow freely, and now...

I went to Odanuki Marsh in Shizuoka Prefecture. Exploration ▼The parking lot is quite large. There is a campsite nearby, so it must be busy in the summer. ▼As I went forward, I was at the edge of the forest at first. ▼There was a rest area. It's nice to have shade in the summer, although it's not so great in the winter. ▼This is where the marsh begins. It's not big, but it has a marsh-like feel and is nice...

Tako Marsh is a marshland in Chiba Prefecture. It is located very close to Narita International Airport. It covers an area of 24 hectares and is known for its many rare species as well as the Mujinaguku, a species endemic to Takohikari Marsh. As of February 2021, the management organization had suspended activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the marshland resembled a mixed forest. The marshland...

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...