The rice marshland in Sakegawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture, is known for its diverse plant life. It's a treasure trove of rare flora and fauna, including the Luehdorfia butterfly, which can be seen in early spring. *Due to damage caused by heavy rains in 2024, the marshland is currently closed to the public. For more details, see the Sakegawa Village Tourism Association website: Exploring the Marshland in Early May https://www.wetlandjapan.com/220504yon...

I went to Yone Marsh in Yamagata Prefecture. (Note: Due to damage caused by heavy rains in 2024, the area is currently closed to the public. For details, please see the Sakegawa Village Tourism Association website.) Exploration ▼ Park your car in the parking lot and start your journey. I forgot to take photos, but the parking lot is relatively spacious and can accommodate about 5-7 cars. ▼ A rough map. ▼ It's called the entrance to Mount Taihei, but it's not the entrance to the marsh...

This marshland is located in Mamurogawa Town in northern Yamagata Prefecture. It's home to a variety of creatures, including the common dragonfly. A tour of the marshland in early May. It's a bleak landscape, but you can see the Asian skunk cabbage. The Japanese trichomes are still young. The water level is high, and the boardwalk is submerged. Asian skunk cabbage. Japanese trichomes. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/22050...

I went to Nakamura Marsh in Yamagata Prefecture. Although it was small, I was able to observe many different creatures. Exploration ▼I parked my car in the parking lot and started. The road to the parking lot was narrow and had many ups and downs. It might be difficult if your car is low-riding. ▼After a short walk, I headed to the marsh! ▼I soon arrived in front of the marsh. ▼It seems there is another marsh in the back. ▼The first marsh is small...

I went to Midagahara in Yamagata Prefecture. Scenery ▼The entire area around the 8th station trailhead is Midagahara Marsh. It is a size that you would expect from the Tohoku region. ▼The boardwalk that never seems to end is also attractive. ▼The grass is turning red, and so are the trees. ▼There are huge ponds here and there in the marsh. Although it is geographically far away, it is a place that reminds me of Hachimantai. Marsh Information Summary Well...

This is a vast marshland at the 8th station of Mt. Gassan in Yamagata Prefecture. Mt. Gassan is known for its heavy snowfall in winter. In summer, the snow melts and supplies a large amount of water to the marshland. The marshland is attractive for its abundant water source and vastness. Touring the marshland Early October ▼The entire area around the 8th station trailhead is Midagahara Marshland. It is a size that is worthy of the Tohoku region. https://www.wetlandjapan....