I went to Mitsuishi Marsh in Iwate Prefecture. Exploration ▼It was the autumn foliage season, so I arrived at dawn and waited for the sunrise. The early morning air is great. ▼The weather was bad, so I walked along a muddy path. ▼The weather was bad, but the scenery was good. ▼The autumn leaves were also nice. ▼I kept walking, covered in mud, and arrived at the marsh. ▼The grass was turning red. ▼The mountains...

This is a marshland in the mountains of Mt. Mitsuishi in Iwate Prefecture. During the autumn foliage season, it is crowded with hikers. Visiting the marshland ▼A marshland suddenly appears on the hiking trail. It doesn't seem to be very large. https://www.wetlandjapan.com/2010mitsuishiyama Equipment, physical strength, and skills ▼Mitsuishi Marshland requires equipment and tools for general mountain climbing...

On October 5, 2020, I went to Hachimantai in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. Compared to the summer, when it is bustling with various creatures, the atmosphere is lonely, but the quiet and calm marshland is also attractive. It was raining in the morning, and the weather was not good, but I stuck around in the parking lot for a long time and managed to explore. Scenery ▼ The mountain is turning red. ▼ There are many shrubs near the summit, and...

I took a walk around Hachimantai on August 4, 2019. Despite the harsh winters, the area is full of powerful life in the summer. A divine green shines under the blue sky. Scenery ▼Let's start exploring right away! ▼The road leading to Akita. It looks like it would be nice to drive through it. ▼Hachimantai is an alpine marshland that spreads around the 1,613m peak. You can drive almost to the peak...

Hachimantai, located in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, is an alpine marsh dotted with swamps and ponds. While the winters are harsh, in summer you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush green trees. The marsh is astounding in its sheer size. Visit the marsh in early August ▼The scenery from the mountaintop isn't that great, so the marsh area is the main focus. ▼In summer, it's colored with blue and green. ▼Hachimantai...