This is a marshland in Kayanodaira, Nagano Prefecture. About a 30-minute walk from the bustling campsite, we came across a paradise for day lilies and dragonflies. Exploring the marshland Early June ▼The area with the stream has good visibility (Minamidobu Marshland). https://www.wetlandjapan.com/206minamidobu Mid-July It was the time when there were lots of dragonflies (...

This is a marshland in Minamiaizu. It is quieter than the popular Komadome Marshland, but it is also known as a natural monument. It is not so flashy in terms of flowers, but it is home to the rare Hachoto dragonfly. Touring the marshland Late June ▼There are low and high marshes, and a boardwalk runs through the high marsh area. https://www.wetlandjapan.c...

Komado Marsh, located in Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture, is made up of three marshes: Oyachi Marsh, Shirakaba Marsh, and Minami Marsh. It is also designated as a national natural monument. Touring the marshlands Early June ▼The cotton grass season was coming to an end. ▼The Tateyama gentian was in full bloom. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/216komado Late June ▼...

This is a marshland at the foot of Mt. Kurikoma in Miyagi Prefecture. Many people visit to see the clusters of day lilies that bloom in late June. What is Sekai Yachi? Sekai Yachi is a marshland that spreads out at the foot of Mt. Kurikoma. The "sekai" in the name means wide. As the name suggests, it is a very large marshland, about the size of three Tokyo Domes. Daiichi Yachi and Sekai Yachi are...

This marshland is located south of Lake Kasumigaura. It is also known as Myoki-no-hana. It is also known as a bird watching spot, and the northern marsh harrier visits in winter. Touring the marshland Mid-February ▼It looks like a high-altitude marsh, but because it is adjacent to Lake Kasumigaura, there is an abundance of water. ▼There is a hut for bird watching. ▼In February and March, when the northern marsh harrier visits,...

Tako Marsh is a marshland in Chiba Prefecture. It is located very close to Narita International Airport. It covers an area of 24 hectares and is known for its many rare species as well as the Mujinaguku, a species endemic to Takohikari Marsh. As of February 2021, the management organization had suspended activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the marshland resembled a mixed forest. The marshland...

This is a 20ha marshland in the Madarao Highlands in Niigata Prefecture. Exploring the marshland in mid-July ▼This is a fairly wide marshland. ▼Click here to see the exploration record! https://www.wetlandjapan.com/207-numanohara About equipment, physical strength, and skills There are short courses that take about 40 minutes to go around, and long courses that take 1 hour and 30 minutes. ...

This is a vast marshland at the 8th station of Mt. Gassan in Yamagata Prefecture. Mt. Gassan is known for its heavy snowfall in winter. In summer, the snow melts and supplies a large amount of water to the marshland. The marshland is attractive for its abundant water source and vastness. Touring the marshland Early October ▼The entire area around the 8th station trailhead is Midagahara Marshland. It is a size that is worthy of the Tohoku region. https://www.wetlandjapan....

Oawara Marsh is located quietly near Mount Nyukasa in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. As the land dries out, you can see a landscape of tall trees and marshland mixed together. It's a little far from the summit station of the ropeway, but it's worth a visit. Touring the Marshland Early August ▼Oawara Marsh is located south of Mount Nyukasa. It is 1,810m above sea level and surrounded by mountains...

Kitashiga Highlands, Nagano Prefecture This is a quiet marshland that lies beyond Ryuo. There are few people here, so you can look for living creatures and enjoy the quiet marshland. Touring the marshland Mid-June ▼This is the season when the marshland is colored with rhododendrons (Awara Marshland). ▼This is the season when various flowers, including rhododendrons, bloom (Mikazukiike Marshland). ▼For more information, please click here! https://www.mikazukiikemarshland.jp/...