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 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...

I went to Imori Pond to welcome summer. Exploration ▼Overall atmosphere It's a little cloudy. ▼Slowly the sun is clearing up! ▼Blue sky is starting to come into view. The weather around here seems to change quickly. ▼When the water surface settles, it becomes like a mirror. ▼Blooming water lilies ▼Imori Pond Jizo ▼Deutzia ▼Ducks ▼Species unknown, on hold. ▼Species unknown, on hold...

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...

I went to Yashimagahara Marsh in April. Because of the high altitude, the winter atmosphere still remained. I didn't have much time, so I only explored the area around Yashimagaike Pond. Here is the pond tour from the next day! Exploration ▼There is no more snow. ▼With no snow or plants, the visibility is very good. ▼Yashimagaike Pond ▼The plants don't seem to have sprouted yet. ▼It was a chilly wind that I can't describe...

I went to the source of the Himekawa River in early May. I enjoyed the abundant nature brought by the clear stream, which is one of Japan's 100 famous waters. Exploration ▼ Park your car in the parking lot and enter. ▼ This is an area with abundant water. ▼ There is a donation box. If you have any coins, drop them in! ▼ A colony of dogtooth violets ▼ It's the best time to see them. ▼ Walking along the soft path...

I went to Ochikura Nature Park as spring was coming to an end. I was greeted by the large, grown-up skunk cabbages. Exploring ▼This is the square in front of Ochikura Marsh. ▼The skunk cabbages are lush. ▼The skunk cabbages have grown quite a bit ▼The skunk cabbages have already lost their flowers ▼The boardwalk around here seems to have been newly built. ▼From here, you can clearly see the difference between the old and new boardwalks...

I went to Oyami Marsh in May. Exploring ▼At first, the scenery is wide and spacious. At this time of year, the plants are short, so it's easy to see the terrain. ▼In May, the plants are abundant. ▼Many small flowers are blooming. ▼In the back, there are trees growing, forming the edge of a forest. ▼Perhaps because of the snow melting, there is an abundance of water. ▼Dogtooth violets ▼Anemone anemone ▼Lilium longiflorum...

Following on from last month, I went to Iyari Marsh in May. Exploration ▼It's turning completely green. ▼Marsh marsh flowers ▼The skunk cabbage is getting bigger. ▼The flowers are small and shriveled. ▼The marsh is full of changes at this time of year, which makes it fun. Overview of marsh information Summary The marsh is great to visit in spring any time. Just a little time will help you change the atmosphere...