This is a marshland in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. It is adjacent to the source of the Himekawa River and is an abundant marshland. Touring the marshland Mid-April ▼Marshland with snow remaining https://www.wetlandjapan.com/224oyomi Late April ▼Compared to other marshes, there are fewer flowers, but you can definitely feel the arrival of spring. https://www.wetlandja...

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...

I went to Yashima Marsh in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. This area, known as Kirigamine, is popular because it is easy to access and you can enjoy nature. It gets crowded during the day, so I arrived early in the morning. Scenery ▼I parked my car in the parking lot and set off. ▼First, I took a picture of the sign. ▼It was shrouded in fog. ▼There was mammal droppings on the boardwalk...

This is a marshland in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. It is close to Suwa City, so it is very accessible and you will see many people there. It is perfect for first-time marshes as you can easily enjoy the boardwalk. Touring the marshland Early April ▼The snow has disappeared, but it seems that the buds are still a long way off. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/214-yashima-1 ht...

The Iyari Marsh in autumn has a calm atmosphere. There are few people, so you can enjoy a leisurely time. Scenery ▼The trees have lost their leaves and are preparing for winter. ▼Some places have autumn leaves, but this time it was too late. Summary of Marsh Information Considering the autumn leaves, I think it would have been better to come a little earlier. It varies from year to year, so it's difficult to aim for the right time...

This is a small marshland in the Ochikura Plateau in Hakuba Village. In spring, the whole area is covered with Asian skunk cabbage and skunk cabbage. Touring the marshland Early April ▼It was the season when Asian skunk cabbage and skunk cabbage sprouted! https://www.wetlandjapan.com/224-ochikura Late April ▼The best time to see Asian skunk cabbage and various other plants blooming...

This is a low-lying marsh in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture. It is located east of Lake Kizaki and north of Azumino. It is in the mountains at an altitude of 830m, but is close to the town and easy to access. Touring the marsh in mid-April ▼ Just after the snow melts, the plants start to compete with each other to show their faces! https://www.wetlandjapan.com/224-iyari Mid-April Part 2 ▼ In early spring, various...

I went to the source of the Himekawa River in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. It's a great spot to enjoy the babbling of the river. It has been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters, and is known for its good water quality. Scenery ▼We were greeted by frogs. ▼From here you can enter the source of the Himekawa River. ▼This is a place where you can enjoy the babbling of the river. ▼Even on weekends, there aren't many people. There were only a few groups...

The Himekawa River Source is the source of the Himekawa River, a first-class river that runs through Nagano and Niigata prefectures and flows into the Sea of Japan. Located in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, it is a rare place where you can see the source of the river up close. Touring the Marshland ▼Even in summer, groundwater never runs dry, bubbling up and forming a wetland. The melting snow marks the start of the flower season, which is a delight to the eyes. ▼Ministry of the Environment...

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...