I suddenly felt like going to a marsh, so I drove to Nagano and went to Yashimagahara Marsh. I arrived too early and it was before sunrise, so I took a nap and waited for the sunrise. Exploration ▼As expected, there is a lot of snow from the parking lot, as the altitude is high. ▼Deer footprints? ▼Deer hair? ▼The toilets and rest house seem to be closed until April. ▼I walked through the snow...

This is a wetland that is part of Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is modest, but has a diverse environment and seems to be suitable for observing creatures. Touring the wetland Late February ▼No flowers are blooming. ▼There is an abundance of water. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/220227sanbanike About equipment, physical strength, and skills ▼The path is...

The snow has finally started to melt in Hakuba Village, and the beautiful flower season is upon us. Plants sprout here and there, coloring the marshland. It's the best time for people interested in marshland plants! There are still few signs of animals, but the trees are not overgrown, so it's an easy time to observe wild birds. There are few people around, so you can take your time taking photos.

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 Tenpaku Wetland in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. Exploration ▼It's next to Tenpakusan Shrine. ▼The area surrounded by a blue fence is the wetland. ▼It seems that conservation activities are being carried out! ▼It's small in scale. ▼There is a surprising amount of water. ▼The boardwalk is quite narrow, so I had to walk carefully. ▼If there are plants blooming around here, it would be easy to observe them. ▼Shiratamaho...

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...

This is a marshland in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. It is the largest spring-fed marshland unique to the Tokai region. Although it is located near a city, it is a very valuable space where you can observe rich vegetation. Touring the marshland Late February ▼ Although it is off-season, you can enjoy a wide view. It is a beautiful winter landscape! https://www.wetlandjapan.com/220226imou Equipment and...

I went to the famous Ashimo Marsh in the Tokai region! It wasn't the flower season, so it was pretty empty! Exploration ▼There are very neat and well-written signs. It's a famous place after all! ▼There are a lot of reservoirs in the Tokai region. ▼I was surprised that the road was paved. It didn't look like a road to the marsh. ▼Probably the management building. There didn't seem to be anyone there. High season...

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. ▼...

We arrived at Kiyotake Mukaiyama Marsh in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. Exploration ▼We parked the car and started. ▼As we walked through the trees, we saw the boardwalk. ▼We could see the marsh right away! ▼This is what the whole marsh looked like. ▼The amount of water seems to be low. It may increase during the rainy season. ▼The boardwalk here is quite tall. It's hard to take pictures of plants and other things...