When I was looking for a marshland near Toyohashi City, I found Yanami Marsh and Kamidaka Marsh. They looked nice, so I went there, but I couldn't enter! I quickly looked it up, and it seems that it's not open to the public. I had no choice but to take a photo to commemorate my visit and give up. ▼The location of Yanami Marsh. It should be in the back. It's only open to the public for a certain period in October...

The second of our Aichi marshland tours is Fujishichihara Marsh. This marshland has a different atmosphere from the Kurokawa Marshland Plant Community. Exploration ▼The parking lot is spacious. Spend the night there and start exploring! ▼There are many reservoirs in the Tokai area. Were these once marshes as well? ▼We found the entrance. There is a set route. There must be quite a few people visiting during the season. ▼The boardwalk begins. ▼...

I had never been to the Tokai region before, but this time I visited the marshes of Aichi Prefecture for the first time. On the first day, I aimed for the Kurokawa Marsh Plant Community and Fujishichihara Marsh. First, I started with the Kurokawa Marsh! Exploration ▼The parking lot is quite large. I guess a lot of people visit there. ▼To the entrance to the marsh ▼It's small, but has a nice atmosphere. ▼There is an abundance of water in the marsh. ▼I saw amphibian eggs...

I went to Ikenodaira Marsh in Nagano Prefecture. Exploration ▼Park the car and set off. ▼The facilities are well-equipped, so it's a place you can easily visit for sightseeing. ▼There's a bench at the starting point. ▼The weather is perfect. ▼We proceed along the paved road. ▼Scarlet bush warbler ▼Japanese tit ▼Male white-throated sparrow ▼Soaked long-tailed tit ▼We stopped at a bench again just before the marsh...

I went to Awara Marsh in June. The last time I went was in August, so I think I'll be able to experience a different atmosphere. I'm worried about the bad weather already. Exploration ▼ Park the car and set off. ▼ Head to the entrance to the marsh. ▼ After a short walk through the forest, I arrived at Mikazuki Marsh. ▼ This is Mikazukiike Marsh. ▼ Unknown ▼ Renge Azalea ▼ Unknown ▼ There was a cicada sheltering from the rain...

I went to Yanohara Marsh in Fukushima Prefecture. Exploration ▼Northern Marsh I like the scenery here the best. ▼Start exploring! ▼Weigela ▼Swamp ▼Japanese spotted frog ▼Japanese common frog ▼Mating? ▼Eggs ▼Looks like a giant dragonfly ▼Back on the road, head to the marsh. ▼Cotton grass is blooming. ▼Damage beetles? ▼You can see the marsh between the trees. ▼Japanese rat snake ▼...

I went to Takigashira Marsh in Niigata Prefecture. It was cloudy last time, but this time it was sunny. Enjoy Takigashira Marsh in the best condition! Exploration ▼Leave the car and set off! ▼The marsh is adjacent to the parking lot. ▼It's a perfect day with blue skies. ▼Iris species are growing in clusters. ▼White iris ▼Purple iris ▼Iris nigricans ▼Ni...

I went to Imori Pond to welcome summer. Exploration ▼Overall atmosphere It's a little cloudy. ▼Slowly the sun is clearing up! ▼Blue sky is starting to come into view. The weather around here seems to change quickly. ▼When the water surface settles, it becomes like a mirror. ▼Blooming water lilies ▼Imori Pond Jizo ▼Deutzia ▼Ducks ▼Species unknown, on hold. ▼Species unknown, on hold...

Continuing from yesterday, I explored the Yashimagahara Marsh. This time, I took the circular route of the Yashimagahara Marsh. On this course, which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, you can observe three ponds. Exploration ▼Let's head out right away. ▼Yashimagaike Pond ▼Withered grass all over ▼Onigaike Spring ▼You can see the mountains such as Kurumayama in one glance. ▼Remains of a river. It should have been right after the snow melted, but the water level was...

I went to Yashimagahara Marsh in April. Because of the high altitude, the winter atmosphere still remained. I didn't have much time, so I only explored the area around Yashimagaike Pond. Here is the pond tour from the next day! Exploration ▼There is no more snow. ▼With no snow or plants, the visibility is very good. ▼Yashimagaike Pond ▼The plants don't seem to have sprouted yet. ▼It was a chilly wind that I can't describe...