I visited the Irikasa Marshland on Mt. Irikasa in Fujimi Town, Nagano Prefecture. The exploration took place just before the start of the green season next week, so the ropeway was not operating. I started from the Sawairi trailhead. There is parking space for about 40 cars. There are toilets at the trailhead. A clear map is provided. It appears to be well-maintained, judging from its vibrant colors...

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...

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...

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...

Finally, we managed to slip into Karahanami Marsh! Exploration ▼We parked the car and started ▼There is snow, but it is less than other places. ▼Footprints! Monkey-like? ▼The snow is melting and puddles are starting to form. When we came here in spring, frogs were singing loudly. ▼We arrived at the entrance! ▼There is not much snow, so it is easy to walk. ▼Footprints with claws. ▼It is already dusk. ...

Time was running out, but I wanted to see what Iyari Marsh was like, so I stopped by for a bit. Exploration ▼There was quite a bit of snow at the entrance. ▼It seemed like many people had already been there, and there were many footprints. Perhaps they were there to see the skunk cabbage? ▼Some of it had melted, forming a puddle. ▼When I got to this area, the snow started to melt...

Walk from Oyakoi Marsh to the source of the Himekawa River! Exploration ▼We head from Oyakoi Marsh to the source of the Himekawa River. ▼After walking through the snow for about 10 minutes, we came to an open area. If we've come this far, the source of the Himekawa River is close. ▼The sun is just starting to shine! It feels like we're being welcomed! ▼A rest area covered in snow ▼We've arrived at the marshland area! ▼There's snow everywhere except where the water is flowing...

The next marshland is Oyami Marsh! Exploration ▼We park the car in the parking lot ▼We start exploring right away! The entrance is starting to melt and is slightly frozen, so we proceed carefully. ▼The area around the river is also starting to melt. ▼Rabbit? footprints ▼We head towards Oyami Marsh. ▼The weather isn't that bad. ▼There is snow piled up on the trees around here. ▼The now standard buried fence...

Following the early morning Yashima Marsh, we arrived at Ochikura Nature Park in Hakuba Village. Exploration ▼The entrance had been thoroughly cleared of snow. There was parking space for about two cars. The toilets were closed for the winter. ▼The amount of snow was so great that we had to go over blocks of snow just to get to the entrance. We started from here. ▼It looked like someone had just entered...

After visiting Yashima Marsh, I also visited Odoriba Marsh. I didn't go inside this time, so I'll just introduce the scenery! Exploration ▼This sign is the landmark. You can park 1-2 cars. ▼The scenery of the marsh looks like this. ▼It's easy to access because you can see it right from your car. Overview of marsh information *If you go inside, it will take about 40-50 minutes. Summary ...