I have visited Hachimantai twice in the past for general sightseeing purposes. Compared to before, transportation has improved dramatically, but it is not an easy place to get to, so I had to look around a lot. Preface The summit of Hachimantai is located at an altitude of 1,613 m and is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. When I opened the pamphlet, it seemed to be an active volcano that erupted 6,000 years ago. It is mainly composed of andesite and basalt immersed rocks...

This is a small pond near Lake Mashu in Teshikaga Town, Kawakami District, Hokkaido. The highly transparent water and the indescribable blue color of the water make this a mysterious pond. The water is highly transparent and when the sunlight hits it, it turns a beautiful blue color. What is Kaminoko Pond? Kaminoko Pond is a small pond near Lake Mashu. The highly transparent water and the sight of the Dolly Varden trout swimming gently in it make you feel like you are in eternal...

Penketo and Panketo are two lakes located northeast of Lake Akan in Kushiro, Hokkaido. You can see the pristine lake that is generally inaccessible. Penketo seen from Sokodai What are Penketo and Panketo? Penketo and Panketo are two lakes located northeast of Lake Akan. The name comes from the Ainu language, with Penke-to referring to the upper lake and Pan...

In late June, the snow on Mt. Tateshina was faintly visible in the valleys, but I went to see nature at Gosen-sui Nature Park, a walking trail through a virgin forest that spreads across the middle of Mt. Tateshina at an altitude of 1,830m. Surrounded by coniferous forests such as larch and silver fir, it is home to an abundance of alpine plants and wild birds. In the high altitude areas, there is a subarctic virgin forest, in the middle areas there is a wetland, and in the low altitude areas there is a...

The giant salamander is the largest amphibian in Japan. It is a popular creature because of its huge size, which sets it apart from other amphibians. What is a giant salamander? It is the largest amphibian in Japan, living in western Japan. It can grow up to 150 cm, but in the wild it is about 50-70 cm. Either way, there is no doubt that it is the largest amphibian in Japan. This time's catch. The largest amphibian in Japan...

Once you pass Kofu on the Chuo Line, you can see the peaks of the Southern Alps, reaching 3000m above sea level. Once you pass Fujimi, the mountain range changes to a gentler one. Among them is the Fujimi Kogen Panorama Resort, with Mount Nyukasa at its peak. There is also a gondola that takes you from an altitude of 700m to the plateau at 1700m in one go. The views and seasonal flowers are a...

I arrived in Aomori yesterday and relaxed at a hot spring inn. I immediately went to a nearby marsh, but... Exploration ▼Snow everywhere. I had a bad feeling about this. ▼There seem to be toilets. (For reference next time.) ▼I found a map! It seems to be a 60-minute course in total! ▼When I went to the entrance... As expected, it was closed for the winter! I was suspicious when the large parking lot hadn't been cleared of snow...

It was a long time ago, but I went on a trip to Tohoku during Golden Week. The purpose was to see as many marshes as possible. I especially focused on areas that I don't often have the chance to visit, such as Aomori. Arrival First, I left late at night. My first destination was Sendai. I drove and just kept going. ▼Yunotake PA. ▼When you step on the floor, the weight of the door opens. Amazing...

Genya seems to have been exploring the spring marshes. Although it is in Tokyo, it seems that the area is full of abundant water and nature that grows there! Exploration Long ago, the Tama River meandered repeatedly, and a cliff was formed in the area of Kitatama due to river erosion. It is called the Kokubunji Cliff Line (locals call it "hake"). Along the Kokubunji Cliff Line, there is a 20km long river that flows into the main Tama River, called the Nogawa...

I went to look for Tsuruko Numa in Miyagi Prefecture. Search ▼I arrived at a place that looked like it... ▼Is it on this side? ▼I can't quite see it... ▼I went a little further in, but I still couldn't see it. ▼There was a sign saying to take your trash home. Does that mean people come here and there? It doesn't seem to be a hiking trail...