Makunbetsu Wetland is the swamp belt of 40 ha located in the downstream area of the Ishikari River, which runs through Ishikari City, Hokkaido. “Makunbetsu” means “a river that runs near a mountain” in Ainu. It is known as the largest clustering place of Japanese skunk cabbage. From the late April through the early May, the cute white flowers can be seen under the alder trees. There is a promenade in the wetland, along which you can walk and take a close look at these cute flowers while listening to the twittering of wild birds such as spines, black-faced buntings and long-tailed rosefinches. As it is in the downstream area near the river mouth, which means in a handy location, the wetland is very popular among tourists as the precious place to feel the breath of grand nature. Imagine yourself casting an eye at the white flowers spreading all over the wetland, listening to the sounds of wild birds singing, and walking slowly along the promenade in the soft spring sun light. There, time goes with the original rhythm of nature.