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Naruto / Togane Carnivorous Plant Colony (成東・東金食虫植物群落)

Flow of the course

About 50 min here

About 20 min to the next stop

Next stop: The birthplace of the poet who wrote The Grave of the Wild Chrysanthemum, and the history and folklore museum

About this spot

This is a natural habitat of carnivorous plants in Sanmu City, designated a National Natural Monument. A boardwalk crosses the wetland, and from it you can observe small plants such as sundews. There are no big showy flowers, so you end up crouching down and searching carefully, but that time spent finding things is itself an interesting experience for children. Hearing on site how these plants catch insects for nutrients makes knowledge from picture books suddenly three-dimensional. Precisely because the afternoon is for playing in the water, the morning is best spent quietly looking at waterside nature.

Tips

This is a precious natural habitat, so before entering, promise with your children not to step off the boardwalk and not to touch or pick the plants. There are many insects in the wetland, so insect repellent and longer socks give peace of mind. Opening conditions and viewing arrangements may change, so check the Sanmu City information before you go. There is little shade, so do not forget a hat and drinks.