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 went to Yashima Marsh in winter! Exploration ▼Snowscape all around. Of course, the toilets are closed in winter. ▼We're leaving! ▼The snow is quite deep. You can't go in sneakers. ▼The weather is nice, but it's very cold. You'll freeze. ▼We'll push through the snow! ▼It's hard to tell from the photo, but the reflections from the snow are quite dazzling! ▼We'll go down into the marsh! ...

This is a marsh that appears temporarily after the snow melts at the Kashimayari Ski Resort in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture. Exploring the marsh Mid-April ▼The snow is starting to melt, and the marsh is peeking out. ▼Click here for the exploration article! https://www.wetlandjapan.com/220413kurosawa Late April ▼Most of the snow has melted. https:/...

Kurosawa Marsh is a marsh that occurs in a part of a ski resort after the season has ended. This time, I visited for the first time to check the location. Exploration ▼ Arrived at Kashimayari Ski Resort! ▼ Most of the snow near the road has melted, and of course the resort is closed. ▼ There is still a lot of snow left in the marsh area. ▼ Looking at it like this, there is quite a lot of snow. ▼ It was too early in the season, so the remaining snow was...

Following the Iyari Marsh, I revisited the Karahanami Marsh, which I wasn't able to enjoy yesterday. Exploration ▼We went in right away. ▼It's warm around here, so the snow had completely melted. ▼There are pylons placed there, perhaps because the boardwalk is damaged. ▼It was a pleasant day. ▼Like the other marshes, there seems to be irrigation from melting snow. ▼For some reason, the mice are in good condition...

The first stop today is Iyari Marsh! The clusters of skunk cabbages make you feel the coming of spring. Exploration ▼The entrance is still a little lonely. ▼The weather is nice, so it's a great day for hiking! ▼Looking at it like this, there is a surprising amount of water. ▼The plants that were dense in September are being crushed by the weight of the snow. This is how they turn into peat. ▼As the snow melts...

After enjoying the source of the Himekawa River, we headed straight to Oyami Marsh! The snow was even deeper, and the atmosphere was waiting for spring. Exploration ▼Area with a lot of snow. ▼There is not much snow here. It seems to change greatly depending on the sunlight. ▼The marsh area was still like sorbet. ▼In contrast to Ochikura Marsh, where skunk cabbage and skunk cabbage were bustling, it seems that the season for living creatures is still a little ways off. ▼It looks quiet...

After Ochikura Nature Park, we head to the source of the Himekawa River. Exploration ▼We enter from the usual entrance. ▼There is already a huge amount of snow. ▼If the snow hadn't been cleared, it would have been difficult to pass through. ▼The usual river is still under the snow. ▼A huge amount of water is flowing through the gaps in the snow. ▼We go deeper. ▼Even so, it's an incredible amount of snow. I wish there was a little more snow...

I went to Karahanami Marsh in early May. It is a bit plain compared to other marshes because there are fewer flowers, but spring has definitely arrived. Exploration ▼The soft green of early spring welcomes you. ▼The marshes are filled with water, and the mosses are thriving. ▼The frogs, which are in breeding season, were singing together. ▼The blue sky is beautiful. ▼The Japanese quince. In autumn, the true...

I had never been to the Tokai region before, but this time I visited the marshes of Aichi Prefecture for the first time. On the first day, I aimed for the Kurokawa Marsh Plant Community and Fujishichihara Marsh. First, I started with the Kurokawa Marsh! Exploration ▼The parking lot is quite large. I guess a lot of people visit there. ▼To the entrance to the marsh ▼It's small, but has a nice atmosphere. ▼There is an abundance of water in the marsh. ▼I saw amphibian eggs...