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...

I visited here just the other day, and since the weather was nice, I visited the surrounding marshes as well! Exploration ▼It's a clear day! ▼There seems to be a cowshed nearby, so it smells like cows. ▼It's still as dangerous as ever lol ▼The boardwalk on the perimeter has also collapsed. ▼A pylon sinking into the boardwalk. ▼There is a surprisingly large amount of water, so I'm looking forward to spring. Overview of Marsh Information Summary When the weather is nice, it's good to take pictures...

After exploring the Sasshio Marsh last time, I found out that there are marshes in the Iwaki area, so I decided to explore the surrounding marshes. First, I visited Kameyachi Marsh in Kitaibaraki for the first time! Exploration ▼ Park the car and start ▼ There seems to be a trail course. ▼ There is a little snow, but I was able to proceed without any problems. ▼ At first glance, I don't know what it is, but it's a toilet. ...

I went to Kannon Numa in the middle of snow. Exploration ▼I started out wearing gaiters and overpants. The sun wasn't out and the temperature was low. ▼The usual sign was completely buried. It might be about 1m higher than usual. ▼When you come to this area, you will sink quite deep if you walk barefoot. ▼Kannon Numa has turned into a completely snowy field. ▼I kept lifting my legs hard...

I went to Sasshio Marsh in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture. It's surprising that there is a marsh in Iwaki, where there is less precipitation and snow compared to the west side of Fukushima! Exploration ▼It's small, so you can see the whole thing at a glance. ▼We walk along the old-looking boardwalk. ▼You can pass through the marsh, so if there are flowers blooming, it would be easy to take photos! ▼The boardwalk has collapsed. I was worried that I might step through...

I went to Goshiki-numa! Exploration ▼There's a huge amount of snow. I almost need some light crampons. ▼Heading to the first swamp. ▼Bishamon-numa. There's a decent amount of water. ▼This time, I took the clockwise route. ▼It had a nice atmosphere. ▼The snow gradually increased. I had to be careful not to slip off. ▼It's a bit hard to understand, but the climb...

This is a paradise for wild birds located very close to the city center. In addition to bird watching, you can also enjoy picnics, making it an observation spot that can be enjoyed by families with children, couples, and serious bird watchers alike. Exploration ▼You can also have a picnic on the grass while looking out at the sea. ▼A view from the Bird Watching Center There were many people carrying bazooka lenses. ▼Observation lenses for bird watching...

I went to Yashima Marsh in winter! Exploration ▼Snowscape all around. Of course, the toilets are closed in winter. ▼We're leaving! ▼The snow is quite deep. You can't go in sneakers. ▼The weather is nice, but it's very cold. You'll freeze. ▼We'll push through the snow! ▼It's hard to tell from the photo, but the reflections from the snow are quite dazzling! ▼We'll go down into the marsh! ...

Since Goshikinuma was sunny, I thought that Kannonuma in winter might be sunny as well, so I came back. Exploration ▼Unlike yesterday, the weather was very good! ▼When the weather is good, you can take beautiful photos. ▼Mistletoe ▼Sticky berries ▼Beautiful blue sky. ▼There was no wind, so the sky was reflecting! ▼At this time of year, there are hardly any people or animals. ▼So I was able to have this scenery all to myself...

Following on from yesterday's Yanohara and Kannon-numa, I explored the marshes of Fukushima. First, I visited Goshikinuma in Urabandai. Exploration ▼I started walking, but there was a fair amount of snow. It seemed a bit tough in sneakers. ▼There was almost no slope in Goshikinuma, so I decided to go ahead. ▼The usual souvenir shops were buried (lol) ▼Bishamon-numa Maybe it's because the weather is nice...