When I visited in early spring, the buds had just started to appear, so I aimed to visit during the best season. Exploration ▼The usual parking lot. Of course, the toilets are also available! ▼It's the best season for Asian skunk cabbage! ▼The Asian skunk cabbage are growing everywhere. ▼The boardwalk is in tatters, probably because of the snow. Be careful not to fall. ▼Baby Asian skunk cabbage...

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...

I visited the Omachi-Hakuba area in early spring to enjoy the marshes. I drove along the Chuo Expressway from Friday night, and started my activities on Saturday morning. First, I went to Ochikura Marsh! Exploration ▼I parked the car and started. It seems that the toilets are still out of service. ▼Only the parking lot has been cleared of snow. ▼There is snow piled up inside too. ▼I found a wild bird. ▼It seems that...

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...