I went to Miyatoko Marsh in Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Exploration ▼We parked the car and set off. ▼This time, we decided to go around the boardwalk in a counterclockwise direction. ▼It seems that there was a fallen tree. Only the path part has been cleared, which is interesting. I am grateful to those who maintain the environment. ▼The road continued to climb. ▼There was a guide map at the fork in the road. Gradually...

I went to Mitsuishi Marsh in Iwate Prefecture. Exploration ▼It was the autumn foliage season, so I arrived at dawn and waited for the sunrise. The early morning air is great. ▼The weather was bad, so I walked along a muddy path. ▼The weather was bad, but the scenery was good. ▼The autumn leaves were also nice. ▼I kept walking, covered in mud, and arrived at the marsh. ▼The grass was turning red. ▼The mountains...

Exploration ▼We park our car in the parking lot and set off. ▼First, we walk up a slope. ▼The weather at this time of year is just right, making it easy to walk. ▼We enter the forest area. ▼After climbing the first slope, the path becomes flat. ▼As we descend to the first marsh, we immediately find some Asian skunk cabbage. ▼The flowers are starting to wither. Perhaps this is because there is not enough water. ▼...

On October 5, 2020, I went to Hachimantai in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. Compared to the summer, when it is bustling with various creatures, the atmosphere is lonely, but the quiet and calm marshland is also attractive. It was raining in the morning, and the weather was not good, but I stuck around in the parking lot for a long time and managed to explore. Scenery ▼ The mountain is turning red. ▼ There are many shrubs near the summit, and...

I went to Numanohara Marsh in the Madarao Highlands in Niigata Prefecture. Scenery ▼In summer, it looks like a vast grassland. ▼It is relatively large in size. ▼On sunny days, you can enjoy the contrast between the blue sky and the plants. Although it is about 1,000 m above sea level, the temperature is high in summer. ▼There is a lot of water, and several streams within the marsh. Marsh Information Summary Access...

I went to Midagahara in Yamagata Prefecture. Scenery ▼The entire area around the 8th station trailhead is Midagahara Marsh. It is a size that you would expect from the Tohoku region. ▼The boardwalk that never seems to end is also attractive. ▼The grass is turning red, and so are the trees. ▼There are huge ponds here and there in the marsh. Although it is geographically far away, it is a place that reminds me of Hachimantai. Marsh Information Summary Well...

Kannon Numa Forest Park is a natural park located in Shimogo, Fukushima Prefecture. The scenery created around the majestic swamp can be enjoyed in all four seasons. This time, I came to see the autumn leaves. Scenery ▼It is surrounded by Mt. Mikura and Mt. Kannon. This season is a bargain because you can also enjoy the autumn leaves on the mountain. ▼A trail of autumn leaves has been created. ▼The swamp is completely covered in autumn colors. Marshland Information Summary Also...

Kannon Numa Forest Park is a natural park located in Shimogo, Fukushima Prefecture. There are several hiking trails, including one that goes around the perimeter of the swamp, and you can enjoy the scenery throughout the seasons. It is also a habitat for rare creatures such as the red-tailed dragonfly. Scenery ▼A large swamp with a circumference of 1,200 m, with hiking trails around it. ▼You can truly enjoy the scenery of the swamp...

This is a small marshland in Shimogo, Fukushima Prefecture. It is close to Kannon Numa Natural Park, but the environment is different. Scenery ▼It is lush with greenery, but it is hot and unbearable in midsummer. ▼There is plenty of water, but I could not find many living creatures. I don't think there are any, so I would like to approach it at a different time of year. ▼The path was fairly solid. Marshland Information Summary *Toilets and parking are...

I went to Yanohara Marsh in Fukushima Prefecture to see the autumn leaves. The marsh is also irresistible, even though there are fewer signs of life. Scenery ▼North side marsh There is a path that leads from the road down to the marsh. The vast marsh spreads out, and the view is wonderful. ▼You can see this view by walking along the promenade near the swamp. It is not paved, but you can walk on it in sneakers...