I went to the Sanbanike Wetland in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture! Exploration ▼A relatively large parking lot. We got ready and set off! ▼There is a large pond. Is this the Sanbanike? ▼The path is fairly solid. It's easy to walk. ▼As I walked, a boardwalk appeared. ▼A boardwalk with steps. I think this shape is unusual. ▼The leg structure is like this ▼It seems to be protected. ...

I went to Negawa Wetlands in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. It was a well-maintained park-like environment, and I was able to enjoy multiple wetlands. Exploration ▼The parking lot was spacious. ▼We headed straight for the wetlands. ▼There was a boardwalk so we could see inside the wetlands. ▼There was a lot of water, and in the spring you could see tadpoles and other creatures. ▼There was also a stream, and the terrain was diverse. ▼This area was already...

I went to Kannon Numa in winter! I also came to Kannon Numa in winter last year, but I visited a little later. Exploration ▼ Parked the car and got ready. There was much less snow than in January last year. ▼ There was a fair amount of snow, but it seemed harder compared to when I visited last year. ▼ When you get to this area, you sink up to your ankles. Hiking boots...

I went to Naganoyama in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. Exploring ▼Perhaps because it's in the shade, there was a fair amount of snow left in the parking lot. ▼It seems that buses also pass through. ▼We headed straight for the marsh. ▼There was a wire mesh gate, likely to protect against deer and other wildlife. It doesn't look very pretty, but once inside, it's hidden! Once inside, it was quite spacious. ▼...

I went to a marsh forest in Aichi Prefecture. The buds have already begun to sprout! Exploring ▼It has more of a natural park feel than a marsh. ▼In the warm season, many people probably visit. ▼From here, you will enter the skunk cabbage area. It seems that 400 plants were planted as part of a city project. (From the Shinjo City website) ▼In the season, this area of the road is covered with...

This is a paradise for wild birds located very close to the city center. In addition to bird watching, you can also enjoy picnics, making it an observation spot that can be enjoyed by families with children, couples, and serious bird watchers alike. Exploration ▼You can also have a picnic on the grass while looking out at the sea. ▼A view from the Bird Watching Center There were many people carrying bazooka lenses. ▼Observation lenses for bird watching...

After Yanohara Marsh, we arrived at Kannon Marsh. In stark contrast to Yanohara Marsh, there was no snow at all! Exploration ▼We parked the car in an empty parking lot and started out. It gets busy during the autumn foliage season, but there seem to be few visitors at this time of year. ▼Compared to summer and autumn, it is quite bleak. ▼All the leaves have fallen, so you can see the marsh clearly. ▼There are trees that look like they are from the...

Following the Iyari Marsh, I revisited the Karahanami Marsh, which I wasn't able to enjoy yesterday. Exploration ▼We went in right away. ▼It's warm around here, so the snow had completely melted. ▼There are pylons placed there, perhaps because the boardwalk is damaged. ▼It was a pleasant day. ▼Like the other marshes, there seems to be irrigation from melting snow. ▼For some reason, the mice are in good condition...

After Ochikura Nature Park, we head to the source of the Himekawa River. Exploration ▼We enter from the usual entrance. ▼There is already a huge amount of snow. ▼If the snow hadn't been cleared, it would have been difficult to pass through. ▼The usual river is still under the snow. ▼A huge amount of water is flowing through the gaps in the snow. ▼We go deeper. ▼Even so, it's an incredible amount of snow. I wish there was a little more snow...

I visited the Omachi-Hakuba area in early spring to enjoy the marshes. I drove along the Chuo Expressway from Friday night, and started my activities on Saturday morning. First, I went to Ochikura Marsh! Exploration ▼I parked the car and started. It seems that the toilets are still out of service. ▼Only the parking lot has been cleared of snow. ▼There is snow piled up inside too. ▼I found a wild bird. ▼It seems that...