The Himekawa River Source is the source of the Himekawa River, a first-class river that runs through Nagano and Niigata prefectures and flows into the Sea of Japan. Located in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, it is a rare place where you can see the source of the river up close. Touring the Marshland ▼Even in summer, groundwater never runs dry, bubbling up and forming a wetland. The melting snow marks the start of the flower season, which is a delight to the eyes. ▼Ministry of the Environment...

I went to Yanohara Marsh in Fukushima Prefecture to see the autumn leaves. The marsh is also irresistible, even though there are fewer signs of life. Scenery ▼North side marsh There is a path that leads from the road down to the marsh. The vast marsh spreads out, and the view is wonderful. ▼You can see this view by walking along the promenade near the swamp. It is not paved, but you can walk on it in sneakers...

I went to Numappara Marsh in Nasushiobara City. I was able to enjoy the clear air that is unique to marshes in the early morning. Scenery ▼I parked the car and set off. ▼It took about 30 minutes to reach the marsh. ▼I walked through the forest. ▼I reached the marsh. ▼The areas with a lot of water in Numappara Marsh look like this. It's because it's close to the reservoir that serves as the water source...

Numappa Marsh is a marsh in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture. The water level changes greatly depending on the amount of precipitation. Therefore, it is a marsh with a unique ecosystem where diverse environments coexist. Touring the marsh in mid-August ▼A marsh that exists quietly in the forest. ▼This is what it looks like in the early morning. ▼For more details, please click here! https://www.wetlandjap...

I went to Yanohara Marsh in Fukushima Prefecture. Scenery ▼I parked my car in the spacious parking lot and set off. ▼I immediately found a sign. ▼I could see the marsh from the promenade. It looked quite deep. ▼It seems that the marsh was formed 80,000 years ago. I was amazed at the unimaginable length of history! The marsh must have been even deeper in the past. ▼The forest also had a very nice atmosphere...

In early November, I went to Karahanami Marsh early in the morning to see the autumn leaves. The temperature in the early morning was 0℃. Scenery ▼The autumn leaves are nearing the end, and the fallen leaves are piling up. ▼The combination of the quiet marsh and the autumn leaves is the best. If you go early in the morning, you can have this space all to yourself. ▼The temperature in the early morning is 0℃. The trees were covered with frost. ▼I was able to enjoy both the frost and the autumn leaves at the same time. ...

This is a low-lying marsh in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture. It has an abundant amount of water and is home to many mosses. It is famous for the bright red flesh of the Miyama Umemodoki. The marsh is surrounded by forests. The forests are made up of coniferous trees such as red pine, larch, and cedar, as well as mixed forests including oak. Scenery ▼There are walking paths around the marsh and a boardwalk inside. You can see the plants...

This marshland is located in Showa Village, Onuma District, Fukushima Prefecture. It consists of two layers: a high marshland and a low marshland. It was formed 80,000 years ago and is thought to be the second oldest marshland in Japan. Touring the marshland Early June ▼Northern marshland ▼Mating Japanese common frogs ▼Frog eggs ▼Weigela ▼Cotton grass https://www.wetlandjapan.com/216ya...

Odanuki Marsh is a marshland located in the Asagiri Plateau in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is the only marshland located at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Touring the marshland in late February ▼You can see Mt. Fuji from inside the marshland. ▼For more information, please click here! https://www.wetlandjapan.com/212kodanuki Equipment, physical strength, and skills It is about 5-10 minutes from the parking lot...

This marshland is located in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture. It is generally empty, probably because flowering plants such as Asian skunk cabbage do not bloom. Although it is not very popular, there are many signs of life, so it is also recommended for those who want to take photos. The marshland is characterized by the clusters of Japanese quince, which bear bright red berries in the fall. Touring the marshland Mid-April ▼ Early spring evening when there are few signs of life https...