This is a marshland at the foot of Mt. Chokai in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture. It has been selected as an important wetland as one of the marshes of Mt. Chokai. It is rich in water, and is one of the trailheads for Mt. Chokai and also serves as a campsite. Exploring the marshland in late July ▼The plants are tall, so it is not very visible from the ground. ▼You can see it to some extent by looking down from the second floor of the rest area. (Photo taken by drone) ...

I went to Oshimizu Marsh in Akita Prefecture. Exploration ▼Head to the Hyakutaku trailhead. There is a sign at the entrance. ▼Turn left and enter a narrow road. ▼Climb 13km on a rough, bumpy road. ▼The road was rough, with overgrown grass and parts of the road collapsing. ▼Somehow I arrived at the parking lot! ▼I got ready and started moving! ▼I continued on in the scorching sun...