Finally, I slipped into Karahanami Marsh. I tried to look for creatures. Exploration ▼It gets chilly as the sun goes down. ▼It's still quite bright even in the evening. ▼There are no creatures or people, and it's quiet. ▼There is little undergrowth, so the topography is easy to see. This is the joy of the marsh in the off-season. I thought I might find something by slipping in, but it looks like I won't find anything this time. The marsh...

After enjoying the source of the Himekawa River, we headed straight to Oyami Marsh! The snow was even deeper, and the atmosphere was waiting for spring. Exploration ▼Area with a lot of snow. ▼There is not much snow here. It seems to change greatly depending on the sunlight. ▼The marsh area was still like sorbet. ▼In contrast to Ochikura Marsh, where skunk cabbage and skunk cabbage were bustling, it seems that the season for living creatures is still a little ways off. ▼It looks quiet...

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...

I went to Karahanami Marsh in early May. It is a bit plain compared to other marshes because there are fewer flowers, but spring has definitely arrived. Exploration ▼The soft green of early spring welcomes you. ▼The marshes are filled with water, and the mosses are thriving. ▼The frogs, which are in breeding season, were singing together. ▼The blue sky is beautiful. ▼The Japanese quince. In autumn, the true...

I went to Ikenodaira Marsh in Nagano Prefecture. Exploration ▼Park the car and set off. ▼The facilities are well-equipped, so it's a place you can easily visit for sightseeing. ▼There's a bench at the starting point. ▼The weather is perfect. ▼We proceed along the paved road. ▼Scarlet bush warbler ▼Japanese tit ▼Male white-throated sparrow ▼Soaked long-tailed tit ▼We stopped at a bench again just before the marsh...

I went to Awara Marsh in June. The last time I went was in August, so I think I'll be able to experience a different atmosphere. I'm worried about the bad weather already. Exploration ▼ Park the car and set off. ▼ Head to the entrance to the marsh. ▼ After a short walk through the forest, I arrived at Mikazuki Marsh. ▼ This is Mikazukiike Marsh. ▼ Unknown ▼ Renge Azalea ▼ Unknown ▼ There was a cicada sheltering from the rain...

I went to Yanohara Marsh in Fukushima Prefecture. Exploration ▼Northern Marsh I like the scenery here the best. ▼Start exploring! ▼Weigela ▼Swamp ▼Japanese spotted frog ▼Japanese common frog ▼Mating? ▼Eggs ▼Looks like a giant dragonfly ▼Back on the road, head to the marsh. ▼Cotton grass is blooming. ▼Damage beetles? ▼You can see the marsh between the trees. ▼Japanese rat snake ▼...

I went to Takigashira Marsh in Niigata Prefecture. It was cloudy last time, but this time it was sunny. Enjoy Takigashira Marsh in the best condition! Exploration ▼Leave the car and set off! ▼The marsh is adjacent to the parking lot. ▼It's a perfect day with blue skies. ▼Iris species are growing in clusters. ▼White iris ▼Purple iris ▼Iris nigricans ▼Ni...

Continuing from yesterday, I explored the Yashimagahara Marsh. This time, I took the circular route of the Yashimagahara Marsh. On this course, which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, you can observe three ponds. Exploration ▼Let's head out right away. ▼Yashimagaike Pond ▼Withered grass all over ▼Onigaike Spring ▼You can see the mountains such as Kurumayama in one glance. ▼Remains of a river. It should have been right after the snow melted, but the water level was...