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...

I went to the source of the Himekawa River in early May. I enjoyed the abundant nature brought by the clear stream, which is one of Japan's 100 famous waters. Exploration ▼ Park your car in the parking lot and enter. ▼ This is an area with abundant water. ▼ There is a donation box. If you have any coins, drop them in! ▼ A colony of dogtooth violets ▼ It's the best time to see them. ▼ Walking along the soft path...

I went to Ochikura Nature Park as spring was coming to an end. I was greeted by the large, grown-up skunk cabbages. Exploring ▼This is the square in front of Ochikura Marsh. ▼The skunk cabbages are lush. ▼The skunk cabbages have grown quite a bit ▼The skunk cabbages have already lost their flowers ▼The boardwalk around here seems to have been newly built. ▼From here, you can clearly see the difference between the old and new boardwalks...

I went to Oyami Marsh in May. Exploring ▼At first, the scenery is wide and spacious. At this time of year, the plants are short, so it's easy to see the terrain. ▼In May, the plants are abundant. ▼Many small flowers are blooming. ▼In the back, there are trees growing, forming the edge of a forest. ▼Perhaps because of the snow melting, there is an abundance of water. ▼Dogtooth violets ▼Anemone anemone ▼Lilium longiflorum...

Following on from last month, I went to Iyari Marsh in May. Exploration ▼It's turning completely green. ▼Marsh marsh flowers ▼The skunk cabbage is getting bigger. ▼The flowers are small and shriveled. ▼The marsh is full of changes at this time of year, which makes it fun. Overview of marsh information Summary The marsh is great to visit in spring any time. Just a little time will help you change the atmosphere...

I went to Iyari Marsh in mid-April. Exploring Proceed in a clockwise direction. ▼You can sense the buds sprouting from the entrance. ▼The buds are sprouting around the boardwalk. ▼It seems like spring hasn't come yet around here. ▼Marshmallow buds ▼Iyari Shrine ▼You can see that greenery is growing in the desolate winter marsh. ▼Mosses are growing early...

Mount Tateshina is a volcano located at the northernmost tip of the Yatsugatake mountain range. Its altitude is 2,531 m. As there are few mountains in the surrounding area, you can enjoy a vast view. Mountain attractions Summit ▼The summit in winter is a wonderful place with a contrast between the blue sky and the snow. The inner shrine of Tateshina Shrine at the summit is mystical. ▼On a clear day, you can see all the way to the distant mountains. ▼Lake Shirakaba can be seen. ...

This is one of the marshes in Shiga Kogen. You can easily get there by lift. We also recommend the 10km course around the ponds that starts from Maeyama Marsh. Exploring the marshes in early August ▼The high altitude allows you to enjoy a vast view. ▼A field of cotton grass nearing the end of its bloom ▼Shibuike is also a marsh, but it has a deep pond. You can see floating islands here and there. ▼For more details, click here...

We went to Maeyama Marsh and Shibuike Pond in Shiga Kogen. Exploration ▼We parked our car in the parking lot and started the adventure. ▼Our destination, Maeyama Marsh and Shibuike Pond, is located right next to the lift (arrow). ▼This is the Maeyama Summer Lift. ▼We paid 700 yen round trip and got on the lift. ▼There is a rough map at the starting point. ▼The elevated marsh spreads out. The regulations...

Basic information ●Altitude Shimakareyama: 2,403 m Chausuyama: 2,384 m ●Season March 2020 ●Route Base Station-Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway → Summit Station → Shimakare Sanso → Ameike Pass → Shimakareyama Summit → Observation Deck → Chausuyama → Gotsuji → Summit Station-Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway → Base Station Climbing Diary Summit Station to Shimakareyama Summit ▼Arrived at the summit station by ropeway! The weather was great! ▼We prepared our equipment and started walking...