Karimegi Marsh is a low-lying marshland nestled among the mountains of Ugo Town, Ogachi District, Akita Prefecture. Its deep mountain location offers a quiet and tranquil atmosphere. Sixty-four species of native plants, including the endemic Garimegi Inunohiges, are known to inhabit the marshland, and numerous insects, including dragonflies, live here. Exploring the Marshland in May: This is the time when skunk cabbage and anemone flowers can be seen. The marsh landscape remains dreary. Equipment, stamina, and...

This is the Urabandai marsh formed by the eruption of Mt. Bandai. Many people visit to see the beautiful colorful lake. Touring the marsh Late April ▼There is almost no snow left, and butterbur buds and other plants are sprouting. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/194goshikinuma Mid-December ▼There is already a lot of snow. Walking...

This is a marshland in Kitaibaraki. It is a habitat for precious plants and animals, including the Japanese black salamander, the Japanese dragonfly, and the Japanese ozeito dragonfly. Touring the marshland Mid-January ▼You can get a panoramic view of the marshland from the observation deck. Even though it is January, there is almost no snow. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/22116kameyachi Equipment and stamina...

This is a marshland in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is a habitat for the blue-and-white dragonfly and highland plants, and is designated as a natural monument of Iwaki City. Touring the marshland Mid-January ▼You can't enter the marshland, but it looks spacious. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/22116uchikura About equipment, physical strength, and skills ▼There are footpaths and boardwalks...

Emperor Showa also visited this marshland. In summer, you can see egret flowers and dragonflies! Touring the marshland Mid-January ▼There was nothing to see in winter. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/220116sasadaira About equipment, physical strength, and skills ▼There are no dangerous areas, but the boardwalk in the marshland is narrow. There are also many people who pass each other...

This is a marshland in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is in a warm area with little snow, and in spring you can see plants such as three-leaved jasmine. Touring the marshland Early to mid-January ▼The combination of a private house and a marshland is quite rare. ▼There was a surprising amount of water! https://www.wetlandjapan.com/2219saiso https://www.wetl...

This is a marshland at the foot of Mt. Chokai in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture. It has been selected as an important wetland as one of the marshes of Mt. Chokai. It is rich in water, and is one of the trailheads for Mt. Chokai and also serves as a campsite. Exploring the marshland in late July ▼The plants are tall, so it is not very visible from the ground. ▼You can see it to some extent by looking down from the second floor of the rest area. (Photo taken by drone) ...

Ryugahara Marsh is a marshland located near the 5th station of Mt. Chokai. Heavy snowfall provides an abundant supply of water, making it a habitat for a variety of plants and animals. It is also the trailhead for Mt. Chokai, so it is visited by many climbers and marsh hikers. Touring the marshland Late July ▼A place where you can enjoy the rich summer. ▼The abundance of water makes it a habitat for many living creatures. https://www.we...

Located in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, Shishigahana Marsh is located at an elevation of approximately 550 meters on the northwestern foot of Mount Chokai and is surrounded by a dense beech forest. This marsh is a rare wetland ecosystem formed by volcanic eruptions, lava flows, and the clear waters that spring from them. It includes a plant community and springs designated as a national natural monument, as well as the cliff at the end of the Shinzan lava flow.

The rice marshland in Sakegawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture, is known for the wide variety of plants that bloom there. It is a treasure trove of rare flora and fauna, including the Gifu butterfly, which can be seen in early spring. *Due to damage caused by heavy rains in 2024, it is currently inaccessible. For details, see the website of the Sakegawa Village Tourism Association. Touring the marshland ▼By July, all the marsh plants have finished blooming, and the area is generally lush and green. http://www.sakegawavillage.jp/