Summer marsh– category –

The Oohara Marshland is quietly located near Mt. Irikasa in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. As the area becomes drier, you can see a landscape where tall trees and marshland intertwine. It's a bit of a distance from the ropeway's summit station, but it's well worth the trip. Exploring the marshland in early August...

This is a secluded wetland located beyond the Ryuo Ski Resort in Kita-Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture. Because there are few people, you can search for wildlife and enjoy the peaceful wetland. ▼Park your car in front of the entrance and begin your journey. ▼Although it's difficult to see due to the overgrown grass, there are stairs. ▼Walk through the woods...

I went to the Oyami Marshland in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. Scenery ▼I parked the car and set off into the marshland. ▼Wooden walkways are installed throughout the marshland, making it a suitable environment for nature observation. ▼At first glance, it looks like a very dry marshland, but it seems that water is supplied from nearby mountains. ▼The water is abundant...

Kannonuma Forest Park is a nature park located in Shimogo, Fukushima Prefecture. It offers several hiking trails, including one that circles the perimeter of the marsh, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenery throughout the seasons. It is also a habitat for rare species such as the pygmy dragonfly (Hatcho-tonbo). Scenery ▼A large marsh with a circumference of 1,200 m...

I went to Otani-chi Marshland in Nagano Prefecture. It's small, but packed with the essence of a marshland. Scenery ▼We parked the car in the parking lot and set off. ▼As it's a tourist spot, there are shops. ▼The marshland area is about 4.5 hectares. ▼Although it's adjacent to a road, the nature is incredibly rich...

I went to Yashima Marshland in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. This area, known as Kirigamine, is a popular spot because it's easily accessible and offers plenty of natural beauty. It gets crowded during the day, so I arrived early in the morning. [Image of scenery] ▼I parked my car in the parking lot and set off. ▼For starters,...

This is a small wetland located in Shimogo, Fukushima Prefecture. It's close to Kannonuma Nature Park, but the environment is different. Scenery: ▼Lush greenery, but unbearably hot in mid-summer. ▼Abundant water, but few creatures were found. I don't think there are none at all, so I'd like to try visiting again at a different time of year...

This is a wetland located in Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture. It sits at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters. It is known as the place where Sakuma Shozan conducted research on rice paddy cultivation. Scenery ▼Heading towards the wetland. ▼A surprisingly spacious wetland for being located along a road. ▼There are traces of flowing water. In spring, it becomes like a river...

This is a small wetland located on the Ochikura Plateau. Although it faces a public road, it has a quiet atmosphere with few people around. Scenery: ▼The grass is overgrown because it's off-season. ▼It feels more like a forest floor than a wetland. ▼No plants or animals were seen, perhaps because it was the wrong season. Sea...

I went to Itani-sato Marshland in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture. Autumn is approaching, but it still felt like summer. Scenery ▼The path near the entrance was flooded. Be careful if you're wearing sneakers. ▼The grass in the marshland is starting to change color, but the trees are still lush green. ▼Basically, there were...