I was attracted by the name Dragonfly Nature Park, so I decided to visit. There was a dragonfly sanctuary and a facility where you can learn about dragonflies. Exploration The opening hours are 9:00-17:00. I made it just in time. Dragonfly Garden Facility. You can learn about dragonflies from all over the world, as well as Japan. I wandered around the garden. It has been operated as a sanctuary for a long time...

This is a wetland in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. Although it is not large, it is a valuable place where 80 kinds of wetland plants, including endangered species, live. It is designated as a natural monument of the prefecture and is also an important wetland designated by the Ministry of the Environment. Touring the wetland September Late September was the season for egret flowers. It is a good season with various flowers blooming. https://www.wetlandjapan....

Hebakoshiike Wetland is a rare wetland in Ehime Prefecture, one of the most famous wetlands in Shikoku, and has been designated as an important wetland by the Ministry of the Environment. Exploration It is a magnificent sight, even though it is located in Shikoku, where there is little rain! Various wetland plants live here, and it is a home to precious creatures. The weather is good, so it is a great day to explore the wetland. The boardwalk is well maintained and easy to walk on. Very good...

7:30 on the 18th, Happodai trailhead, more than 10 cars, surprisingly many climbers despite it being a weekday. On the way here, I noticed a bear warning sign, but the bears are probably shy and won't come out onto the trail. When I started walking, the leaves were still green. Happodai trailhead. The beginning of autumn leaves. After about 30 minutes of climbing, I came to the remains of Nakanoyu. The building is dilapidated, but hot water still comes out. The remains of Nakanoyu. ...

In mid-October, I would have thought that Goshikinuma, located at an altitude of about 750m, would be in the middle of autumn foliage, but this year was generally hot, so the leaves had just started to change color. Before going for a walk, I looked up the origins of Goshikinuma. When Mt. Bandai had a phreatic eruption in 1888, a mountain collapsed on the north slope, causing a large amount of debris avalanche, which caused the Nagase River flowing at the foot of the mountain...

This time, I went to Mt. Hiuchi in Myoko Kogen. In addition to the marshes such as Imori Pond and Numanohara Marsh, Myoko Kogen is also rich in mountains such as Mt. Myoko and Mt. Kurohime. When I climbed Mt. Myoko before, I could see Tengu's Garden from the top, and I wanted to go there someday. It seems to be famous for its autumn leaves, but I decided to climb it because I thought the lush marshland in summer would be nice too...

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...