This is a former marshland located south of the Hakuba roadside station. The name Gakumo is said to come from the cranberry (locals called it Gakumo) that grew in the marshland. Touring the marshland Late April ▼ All that remains is barren land that cannot be called a marshland. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/22423-gakumohara About equipment, stamina, and skills...

Apparently there is a marshland near the Hakuba roadside station, so I decided to check it out. Exploration ▼I went nearby, but there was nothing that looked like it. ▼While walking around the area, I spotted something that looked like a sign from a distance! Looking through a telephoto lens, I could see the words Gakumohara Marshland! ▼I decided to go there right away! ▼It was pretty desolate. Is there really a marshland? ▼If...

When I visited in early spring, the buds had just started to appear, so I aimed to visit during the best season. Exploration ▼The usual parking lot. Of course, the toilets are also available! ▼It's the best season for Asian skunk cabbage! ▼The Asian skunk cabbage are growing everywhere. ▼The boardwalk is in tatters, probably because of the snow. Be careful not to fall. ▼Baby Asian skunk cabbage...

It's the season for melting snow, so I thought there would be big changes, so I came back. Click here to see the exploration from a week ago! Exploration ▼The snow has melted quite a bit. ▼It seems that no plants have grown yet. ▼There is still a lot of snow on the mountain. If it was a sunny day, it would be a great view! ▼It has a nice marsh feel. Overview of marsh information *1 The ski resort is closed...

Ayamezawa Marsh is a marshland in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. It is considered part of the Hirugano Marshland. This entire area was likely once a huge marshland. According to the sign, it is located at the southern limit of the Asian skunk cabbage and cottongrass. A tour of the marshland in late March. ▼The snow is beginning to melt. ▼The Asian skunk cabbage is already making an appearance. https://www.wetla...

I also stopped by Ayamezawa Marsh, which was listed on the Hirugano Marsh Plant Community sign. I'm grateful for this unexpected encounter! Exploration ▼There is a large parking lot right in front of Ayamezawa Marsh. During the season, it is probably used for the ski resort. ▼It seems to be the southern limit of Asian skunk cabbage and cotton grass. I'm sure I've never seen cotton grass in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture! Mi...

Hirugano Plateau is a marshland in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture. Located at an altitude of 900 m, you can observe a variety of flora and fauna. Touring the marshland Late March https://www.wetlandjapan.com/22321hirugano Equipment, physical strength, and skills ▼If you visit during the snowy season, you will need hiking boots and gaiters. Also, once you step into the marshland, you will be walking...

I went to the Hirugano Marsh Plant Community in Gifu Prefecture. Exploration ▼Looking at the map, it seems that Ayamezawa Marsh is nearby. Let's go there later! ▼There is a big sign that can be seen from the road. It must be busy during the flowering season! ▼The sign is sturdy. ▼There is a lot of snow, so I took a photo of the map and used it as a guide when I walked. ▼Snowy scenery all around ▼...

The Tochigaike Wetland Plant Community is a wetland area around an irrigation pond of about 10 hectares. Gardenias grow naturally along the road on the south side of the pond. At the time of designation, there were nearly 1,000 of them, but now there are only about 400. In the wetland, you can see marsh plants such as iris and Japanese iris. Touring the Wetland March ▼This is probably the wetland area around Tochigaike ht...

I went to the Togaike Wetland Plant Community in Mie Prefecture. Exploration ▼It's out of season, so the scenery looks like this. ▼It seems to be a valuable place for gardenias to grow. Also, it seems like irises and Japanese irises bloom, so it looks like it would be fun in season. Overview of the marshland information Summary This time, it was the off-season, so there wasn't anything in particular to see. In such cases, it's a good idea to...