The roads in Hokkaido have good visibility, and it's pleasant just to drive on them. From there, I went to Bougakudai to see Mt. Tokachi. Exploration Mt. Tokachi, seen from here, is a rugged and cool mountain. There was also a visitor center (an emergency shelter). The exhibits at the visitor center were mainly about the geological strata. There was information about flowers and hiking trails...

I discovered it by chance on Google Maps and thought it might be some sort of wetland, so I decided to visit. However, when I got there, it seemed to be a fairly well-known tourist spot, and there were a lot of people there. Exploration The parking lot was quite crowded, and there were a lot of people around the pond. Perhaps because China's restrictions on group travel to Japan have been relaxed, there were quite a few people from China. ...

Genya, who posted the exploration of Sarobetsu Marsh last time, has written an exploration of the Northern Primeval Flower Garden in Nemuro, Hokkaido! Here is Genya's article! 230630 Northern Primeval Flower Garden by Genya Cape Nosappu is the cape where you can see the earliest sunrise in Japan. If the weather is good, you might be able to see the island that was once part of Japan...

When I looked at the email, I saw the words "Marsh Life" in the subject line of an unfamiliar address. I opened it cautiously, thinking it might be spam, and it was an email asking me to post a record of his visit to the Sarobetsu Marsh in Hokkaido on our website! His name was Genya. He visited the Sarobetsu Marsh in June 2023 and was so impressed that he wanted to write an article about it! I would like to thank those who have visited our website...

I went to the source of the Himekawa River in spring. Exploration ▼A large amount of water flows under the remaining snow. ▼The scenery of melting snow and cherry blossoms makes you feel like it's spring. ▼We move forward quickly. ▼The snow has completely melted around here. ▼Anemone cernua ▼Fern ▼No matter when you come here, it's a beautiful sight. Time flows peacefully. ▼A field of ambrosia ▼...

I couldn't find it by searching for the word "marshland," but it seems that irises and Japanese irises are blooming, so I decided to go. Exploration ▼As it is called a natural park, there is a detailed guide map. There seems to be a parking lot and toilets. ▼Wooden sign. It is worn out, but it has a nice atmosphere. ▼The road is unpaved, but it is easy to walk on...

This is a former marshland located south of the Hakuba roadside station. The name Gakumo is said to come from the cranberry (locals called it Gakumo) that grew in the marshland. Touring the marshland Late April ▼ All that remains is barren land that cannot be called a marshland. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/22423-gakumohara About equipment, stamina, and skills...

Apparently there is a marshland near the Hakuba roadside station, so I decided to check it out. Exploration ▼I went nearby, but there was nothing that looked like it. ▼While walking around the area, I spotted something that looked like a sign from a distance! Looking through a telephoto lens, I could see the words Gakumohara Marshland! ▼I decided to go there right away! ▼It was pretty desolate. Is there really a marshland? ▼If...

When I visited in early spring, the buds had just started to appear, so I aimed to visit during the best season. Exploration ▼The usual parking lot. Of course, the toilets are also available! ▼It's the best season for Asian skunk cabbage! ▼The Asian skunk cabbage are growing everywhere. ▼The boardwalk is in tatters, probably because of the snow. Be careful not to fall. ▼Baby Asian skunk cabbage...

It's the season for melting snow, so I thought there would be big changes, so I came back. Click here to see the exploration from a week ago! Exploration ▼The snow has melted quite a bit. ▼It seems that no plants have grown yet. ▼There is still a lot of snow on the mountain. If it was a sunny day, it would be a great view! ▼It has a nice marsh feel. Overview of marsh information *1 The ski resort is closed...