Oze National Park

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Facts & Figures

Oze National Park is an 372 square km hiking paradies 150km north of Tokyo. It is the largest area of highland marsh in Japan and surrounded by Mt. Hiuchigatake (2346m), Mt. Shibutsu-san and Mt. Keizuru-san. Oze National Park is located between 1400 and 1700 meters above sea level and covers areas in 4 prefectures: Gunma, Tochigi, Niigata and Fukushima. The Ozenuma Pond and Ozegahara Marshland are the most famous features of the park. Since 2004 I have traveled nearly every year to Japan. The rail pass made my life easier to discover all those amazing places in my favorite country.
 Get Your Pass Now and Save! > This very popular place is a must-see during the blossoming of Mizubasho (Japanese skunk cabbage) in late spring/early summer and Nikko-kisuge (yellow day lily) in the end of July and during autumn season when the colorful leaves create a beautiful atmosphere. The whole area is accessible by well maintained elevated boardwalks.

History

Oze National Park was part of the Nikko National Park founded in 1934. On the 30th of August 2007 the park received its standalone status as the 29th national park in Japan. The beautiful marshlands of the park were created by an volcano eruption of Mt. Hiuchigatake. The lava flow blocked the river Tadamigawa and the result was the largest high moor in Japan.

Sightseeing spots

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Hatomachitoge trailhead - enjoy the 1hr hiking tour on this most popular boardwalk along the Ozegahara Marshland

Oshimizu trailhead - start a max. 2hrs hiking tour on this boardwalk close to the Ozenuma Pond

Fujimishita trailhead - this is not the most popular boardwalk, but still worth to try out when you have some extra time left

Ozegahara Marshland - the most beautiful part of the park is this 1km wide and 6km long marshland area

Ozenuma Pond - dont miss the chance the walk around this pond, appr. 6km

Sanjo-no-taki Falls - located at the upper stream of the Kita-Tadami River

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

late spring/early summer

Blooming of mizubasho (Japanese skunk cabbage) flowers
Many visitors from all over Japan enjoying this beautiful scenery during the blooming of mizubasho.