Tenpaku Wetland is a small wetland with an elevation of about 76m and an area of about 0.14ha. It is the only remaining small wetland that once existed in this area. Touring the wetland Late February ▼There were no plants or animals at this time of year. ▼There were remains of white starweed. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/220226tenpaku About equipment, stamina, and skills...

This is a marshland in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. It is the largest spring-fed marshland unique to the Tokai region. Although it is located near a city, it is a very valuable space where you can observe rich vegetation. Touring the marshland Late February ▼ Although it is off-season, you can enjoy a wide view. It is a beautiful winter landscape! https://www.wetlandjapan.com/220226imou Equipment and...

This is a marshland in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. It is one of the few marshes found in the Tokai region, and is the largest in area. It is a rich marshland inhabited by a variety of plants and animals. Touring the marshland Mid-February ▼The view is good in winter. You can also see the ponds. ▼It is quiet in winter, but there are some plants and animals. ▼Silver grass ▼Wild boar footprints https://www.wetlandjapan.c...

I went to Naganoyama in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. Exploring ▼Perhaps because it's in the shade, there was a fair amount of snow left in the parking lot. ▼It seems that buses also pass through. ▼We headed straight for the marsh. ▼There was a wire mesh gate, likely to protect against deer and other wildlife. It doesn't look very pretty, but once inside, it's hidden! Once inside, it was quite spacious. ▼...

This is a marshland in Shinjo City, Aichi Prefecture. It has been selected as a nationally important wetland by the Ministry of the Environment. Touring the marshland in mid-February ▼This is the whole picture. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/kiyookamukaiyama About equipment, physical strength, and skills ▼There is only a boardwalk, so sneakers are sufficient. Be careful on rainy days as it may be slippery. ...

We arrived at Kiyotake Mukaiyama Marsh in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. Exploration ▼We parked the car and started. ▼As we walked through the trees, we saw the boardwalk. ▼We could see the marsh right away! ▼This is what the whole marsh looked like. ▼The amount of water seems to be low. It may increase during the rainy season. ▼The boardwalk here is quite tall. It's hard to take pictures of plants and other things...

This is a natural park in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. You can see forest green tree frogs, dragonflies, and egret flowers. There is also a skunk cabbage garden where skunk cabbages are planted. It is a park that can be enjoyed by families with children and the elderly. Touring the marshland Mid-February ▼It looks like a park. ▼Skunk cabbage garden ▼In mid-February, skunk cabbages start to sprout...

I went to a marsh forest in Aichi Prefecture. The buds have already begun to sprout! Exploring ▼It has more of a natural park feel than a marsh. ▼In the warm season, many people probably visit. ▼From here, you will enter the skunk cabbage area. It seems that 400 plants were planted as part of a city project. (From the Shinjo City website) ▼In the season, this area of the road is covered with...

This is a marshland in Kitaibaraki. It is a habitat for precious plants and animals, including the Japanese black salamander, the Japanese dragonfly, and the Japanese ozeito dragonfly. Touring the marshland Mid-January ▼You can get a panoramic view of the marshland from the observation deck. Even though it is January, there is almost no snow. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/22116kameyachi Equipment and stamina...

The first stop today is Iyari Marsh! The clusters of skunk cabbages make you feel the coming of spring. Exploration ▼The entrance is still a little lonely. ▼The weather is nice, so it's a great day for hiking! ▼Looking at it like this, there is a surprising amount of water. ▼The plants that were dense in September are being crushed by the weight of the snow. This is how they turn into peat. ▼As the snow melts...