At Takanabe Marsh Land (高鍋湿原 Takanabe Shitsugen),
you can experience one of the area’s unique natural habitats. The marshlands
here are only found in a few places in Miyazaki.
There are several areas of marshland, interspersed with
small ponds.
A raised walk way winds around the plain, allowing a good
view of the habitat without anyone having to get their feet wet.
In the middle of the plain is a suspension bridge which goes
over an area of Takanabe’s dam.
Over 300 species of plants and many rare insects can be seen
at the plain, in particular dragon flies. Pictured is a male scarlet skimmer
dragonfly.
If you’re lucky you may catch a glimpse of a scarlet dwarf,
the smallest species of dragonfly in Japan. It’s a symbol of Takanabe and the
main attraction at the damp plain. Images and models of the scarlet dwarf can
be found all over the park even if you don’t get the chance to see a real one.
Information about the plants and insects can be found in the
building near the entrance.
Takanabe Marsh Land is open March to October from 8:30AM to
5:00PM and is completely free to enter. It is also very close to Shikisai no
Mura and Meirin no Yu onsen spa.
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