In mid-October, I would have thought that Goshikinuma, located at an altitude of about 750m, would be in the middle of autumn foliage, but this year was generally hot, so the leaves had just started to change color. Before going for a walk, I looked up the origins of Goshikinuma. When Mt. Bandai had a phreatic eruption in 1888, a mountain collapsed on the north slope, causing a large amount of debris avalanche, which caused the Nagase River flowing at the foot of the mountain...

I have visited Hachimantai twice in the past for general sightseeing purposes. Compared to before, transportation has improved dramatically, but it is not an easy place to get to, so I had to look around a lot. Preface The summit of Hachimantai is located at an altitude of 1,613 m and is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. When I opened the pamphlet, it seemed to be an active volcano that erupted 6,000 years ago. It is mainly composed of andesite and basalt immersed rocks...

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...

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...

I went to Kannon Numa in winter! I also came to Kannon Numa in winter last year, but I visited a little later. Exploration ▼ Parked the car and got ready. There was much less snow than in January last year. ▼ There was a fair amount of snow, but it seemed harder compared to when I visited last year. ▼ When you get to this area, you sink up to your ankles. Hiking boots...

I went to Uchikura Marsh in Iwaki, Fukushima! Exploration ▼There is a small bench and a sign. ▼It seems to be a good habitat for animals. There seems to be a floating island, so there seems to be a lot of water. ▼There is no boardwalk, so it seems you can only view it from the outside. ▼It is relatively large. ▼I couldn't observe anything at this time of year. ▼There was a lot of water nearby...

I visited Sasadaira Marsh in Tochigi Prefecture! Exploration ▼It seems to be a place visited by Emperor Showa. There may be some rare plants and animals living here. ▼It looks quite old, but it is a sturdy boardwalk. ▼The boardwalk inside the marsh is quite narrow. It seems difficult to pass other vehicles. ▼I can see snow in the distance. It probably doesn't get much sunlight. ▼Overall...