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...

This is a natural park in Saitama. There are ponds and forests scattered throughout the park, attracting many birds. There are also many fields, so you can enjoy a picnic. Attractions Scenery ▼There are paths for walking and cycling. ▼There are water sources and forests, attracting birds. ▼You can hear the calls of various birds from the forest. ▼You can also have a picnic if you bring a sheet. Knowledge Environment ▼Park...

I heard that there is a mysterious pond on Nakayama Plateau, so I went to check it out. It was already evening, so it was gradually getting dark. Exploring ▼It's a very helpful sign. It seems to have been used as a location for some filming. ▼Rape blossom zone. ▼It's the best season! ▼After walking around, the pond came into view. ▼This is the mysterious pond! ▼It has quite an atmosphere...

Touring the marshland Late April https://www.wetlandjapan.com/hakubahigashiyamashizenen About equipment, physical strength, and skills ▼It's easy to walk and there are no dangerous places. About the creatures that live there ▼Irises and Japanese irises seem to be the main ones. Visiting the marshland Access ▼About 6 minutes from Hakuba Station. Go...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Negawa Wetland is an artificial wetland located in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It has been designated as a model area for Satoyama conservation, and includes wetland and rice field areas. Various creatures can be observed. Touring the wetland Late February ▼Large pond ▼Stream ▼Rice field area https://www.wetlandjapan.com/220227nekawa About equipment, physical strength, and skills ...