I had spotted what appeared to be a marshland on Google Maps near Oirase, so I decided to stop by. The parking lot at Tsuta Onsen has separate parking areas for guests and tourists. I was grateful to be able to use it. The parking lot was very spacious, clean, and well-maintained. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Traveling around Tohoku at this time of year, you'll see cherry blossoms in all different states...

Once you pass Kofu on the Chuo Line, you can see the peaks of the Southern Alps, reaching 3000m above sea level. Once you pass Fujimi, the mountain range changes to a gentler one. Among them is the Fujimi Kogen Panorama Resort, with Mount Nyukasa at its peak. There is also a gondola that takes you from an altitude of 700m to the plateau at 1700m in one go. The views and seasonal flowers are a...

I arrived in Aomori yesterday and relaxed at a hot spring inn. I immediately went to a nearby marsh, but... Exploration ▼Snow everywhere. I had a bad feeling about this. ▼There seem to be toilets. (For reference next time.) ▼I found a map! It seems to be a 60-minute course in total! ▼When I went to the entrance... As expected, it was closed for the winter! I was suspicious when the large parking lot hadn't been cleared of snow...

It was a long time ago, but I went on a trip to Tohoku during Golden Week. The purpose was to see as many marshes as possible. I especially focused on areas that I don't often have the chance to visit, such as Aomori. Arrival First, I left late at night. My first destination was Sendai. I drove and just kept going. ▼Yunotake PA. ▼When you step on the floor, the weight of the door opens. Amazing...

Genya seems to have been exploring the spring marshes. Although it is in Tokyo, it seems that the area is full of abundant water and nature that grows there! Exploration Long ago, the Tama River meandered repeatedly, and a cliff was formed in the area of Kitatama due to river erosion. It is called the Kokubunji Cliff Line (locals call it "hake"). Along the Kokubunji Cliff Line, there is a 20km long river that flows into the main Tama River, called the Nogawa...

I went to look for Tsuruko Numa in Miyagi Prefecture. Search ▼I arrived at a place that looked like it... ▼Is it on this side? ▼I can't quite see it... ▼I went a little further in, but I still couldn't see it. ▼There was a sign saying to take your trash home. Does that mean people come here and there? It doesn't seem to be a hiking trail...

I visited Sashimaki Marsh in Iwate Prefecture. Exploration ▼A large parking lot. It seems like a lot of people come here. ▼Donation box. If you want to preserve this scenery for the future, I think it's better to put in even a little bit. ▼Temporary toilets are also set up this season. Amazing! ▼The Asian skunk cabbage has grown larger overall, and although it's a little out of season...

Located in Miyagi Prefecture, this wetland is known for its large colonies of Asian skunk cabbage. I visited during Golden Week, but it seemed like I was too late. I was greeted by large, fully grown Asian skunk cabbage. Exploration ▼The space is larger than I had imagined. It's wonderful that such a place has been preserved. ▼Going through the cedar forest, we entered the area. ▼The fully grown Asian skunk cabbages are crowded together...

Genya, who posted an article about visiting the marshes of Hokkaido, wrote a climbing report of Mt. Asahidake! Now, please enjoy Genya's article! Preface "The Northern Land" is a nice-sounding phrase. I was invited to the top of the land. However, after giving up twice in the past, this year I decided to go to the top of the land, Mt. Asahidake. Mornings in Hokkaido come earlier than in Honshu, and it is already light. When I look outside, I see a blue sky with not a single cloud...

After passing through Okubo Pond, we arrived at our destination, Imori Pond! Exploration ▼We parked the car and headed to the entrance! ▼There is still quite a bit of snow left. ▼It's windy, but it's like Kagami Myoko. ▼There is meltwater here and there. ▼It seems there is a hiking trail that continues from Imori Pond to Otomi Lake. It's quite a distance. ▼We can see the skunk cabbage. ▼The skunk cabbage spreads out as far as the eye can see. ...