This is a marshland at the foot of Mt. Chokai in Akita Prefecture. The entire area is a nationally designated natural monument, and a tour of the marshland in late July ▼A landscape where forests and flowing water coexist, which cannot be seen in other marshes. ▼It is also known for the largest deformed beech in Japan, called King Agariko, and is an interesting tourist spot. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/217shishiga...

山形県鮭川村にある米湿原は、多種多様な植物が咲くことで知られます。 春先にはギフチョウも見られるなど、貴重な動植物の宝庫です。 ＊2024年の豪雨被害により現在は立ち入りができない状態です。詳細は、鮭川村観光協会のHPにて 湿原を巡る ▼7月になると一通りの湿原植物は咲き終えたようで、全体的に青々としています。 htt...

This is a marshland in Mamurogawa Town in the northern part of Yamagata Prefecture. Many creatures live here, including the red-veined dragonfly. Touring the marshland Late July ▼The first marshland has a boardwalk. Red-veined dragonflies and Japanese spotted frogs live here ▼The second marshland. You can go around the entire area. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/227na...

I went to the entrance to Kuwanoki Marsh in Akita Prefecture. I found out about it when I saw a sign while driving along the road. It would take a long time to explore, so I just checked the entrance and the map. Exploration ▼There is a sign at the entrance. ▼Parking lot & toilets ▼Toranoo flowers ▼The sign will guide you to the entrance of the forest road. ▼The course time is 3 hours...

Katakinuma Marsh in Akita Prefecture is an extremely rare marsh located in lowlands at an altitude of 30 meters. It is registered as one of the 500 important marshes by the Ministry of the Environment and a natural monument of the city, and conservation activities are being carried out. Touring the marsh in late July ▼You can enjoy beautiful scenery. ▼There is a marsh in the middle of a rice field. It seems possible, but it is a rare sight. I wonder if they used to exist all over Japan...

This marshland in Fuyushi, Nikaho City, is certified as one of Japan's 500 most important marshes. Unlike Hachimantai and other places, it has not been developed as a tourist spot, and there are no boardwalks. Touring the marshland Late July ▼A place that seems to be a marshland. ▼Alluvial fan reservoir https://www.wetlandjapan.com/217toshi Equipment, stamina, and skills...

豊橋市から近い湿原を探していたところ、検索にかかってきたのが、矢並湿原と上高湿地です。 良さそうな湿原なので行ってみたら、なんと入れない！ 急いで調べてみると、どうやら一般公開されていないらしい。 仕方ないので、行った記念の写真を撮って諦めました。 ▼矢並湿地のある場所。 この奥にあるはず。 10月の一時期のみ一般公開...

愛知県の渥美半島にある湿地です。 海が近く、温暖な気候です。 シデコブシが群生しています。 湿原を巡る 2月中旬 ▼大きな岩や細かい石が多く、火山地帯のような雰囲気があります。 シデコブシが群生しており、春には見頃になりそうです。 ▼木道や舗装路がメインなので、比較的軽装で大丈夫です。 ▼休憩場所も点在していますが、夏...

愛知県の渥美半島にある湿原です。 海が近く冬でも温暖な気候が特徴です。 小さいですが、サンショウウオが生息する環境です。 湿原を巡る 2月中旬 ▼冬も良い雰囲気の湿地です。 ▼冬でも水量が豊富です。 ▼木道が整備されており、駐車場からすぐです。 湿地も小さいので、気軽な格好でアクセス可能です。 https://www....

This is a marshland in Nagano Prefecture. It is over 2,000m above sea level and has an alpine atmosphere. Touring the marshland Early May ▼The marsh is drying out. ▼Trees are growing here and there in the marshland. ▼Rocks of volcanic origin ▼Kagami Pond. This is an area with a lot of water. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/215iknotaira Equipment, stamina, skills...