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 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...

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 went to Ikenodaira Marsh in Nagano Prefecture. Exploration ▼Park the car and set off. ▼The facilities are well-equipped, so it's a place you can easily visit for sightseeing. ▼There's a bench at the starting point. ▼The weather is perfect. ▼We proceed along the paved road. ▼Scarlet bush warbler ▼Japanese tit ▼Male white-throated sparrow ▼Soaked long-tailed tit ▼We stopped at a bench again just before the marsh...

I went to Awara Marsh in June. The last time I went was in August, so I think I'll be able to experience a different atmosphere. I'm worried about the bad weather already. Exploration ▼ Park the car and set off. ▼ Head to the entrance to the marsh. ▼ After a short walk through the forest, I arrived at Mikazuki Marsh. ▼ This is Mikazukiike Marsh. ▼ Unknown ▼ Renge Azalea ▼ Unknown ▼ There was a cicada sheltering from the rain...

I went to Yanohara Marsh in Fukushima Prefecture. Exploration ▼Northern Marsh I like the scenery here the best. ▼Start exploring! ▼Weigela ▼Swamp ▼Japanese spotted frog ▼Japanese common frog ▼Mating? ▼Eggs ▼Looks like a giant dragonfly ▼Back on the road, head to the marsh. ▼Cotton grass is blooming. ▼Damage beetles? ▼You can see the marsh between the trees. ▼Japanese rat snake ▼...

I went to Takigashira Marsh in Niigata Prefecture. It was cloudy last time, but this time it was sunny. Enjoy Takigashira Marsh in the best condition! Exploration ▼Leave the car and set off! ▼The marsh is adjacent to the parking lot. ▼It's a perfect day with blue skies. ▼Iris species are growing in clusters. ▼White iris ▼Purple iris ▼Iris nigricans ▼Ni...