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Best trails in Oze National Park

Best trails in Oze National Park

4.6(88 reviews)

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Japan
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#24 of 29 national parks

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Oze National Park is home to Mt. Hiuchigatake, the highest mountain in the area and the park's symbol. From the top of Mt. Hiuchigatake, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the rich natural environment of Oze Lake and Ozegahara. Be sure to check out the hiking trails located in the Obou area, where you can take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Oze. Located on the east side of the park, Oze Lake offers a magnificent view of Mt. Hiuchigatake. Oze is also known for being home to over 30 species of dragonflies. The Hacho Dragonfly, which lives here, is the smallest dragonfly in Japan, measuring just 2 centimeters in length.

In addition, Oze National Park is full of natural attractions such as Sanjo Falls, Mt. Kasagatake, Mt. Taishaku towering over Mt. Okura Takayama, and Mt. Tashiro, where rare plants such as Osabagusa live. Don't miss the festivals on May 12th and August 18th and the "Hiedaga Kabuki" held in Hiedaga Village on the first Saturday of September.

Top trails

  1. #1 - Ushikubi - Yamanohana - Hatomachi Pass

    4.9(8)
    ·Moderate
    ·5.9 mi
    ·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Ushikubi - Yamanohana - Hatomachi Pass (牛首 - 山ノ鼻 - 鳩待峠) Walk on Ozegahara Marsh, the largest mountain wetland in Japan to Ushikubi from Hatomachi Pass. Wooden trails are installed in the marshland, and you can enjoy various sceneries in each season, such as Mizubasho (Skunk Cabbage) in mid-May, Nikko Kisuge (Day lily) in mid-July, and autumn leaves in October.

  2. #2 - Ozegahara - Yamanohana - Hatomachi Pass Loop

    4.7(10)
    ·Moderate
    ·10.2 mi
    ·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Ozegahara - Yamanohana - Hatomachi Pass Loop (尾瀬ヶ原 - 山ノ鼻 - 鳩待峠ループ) Travels through Ozegahara Marsh, the largest mountain wetland in Japan via Yamanohana from Hatomachi Pass. Wooden trails are installed in the marshland, and you can enjoy various sceneries in each season, such as Mizubasho (Skunk Cabbage) in mid-May, Nikko Kisuge (Day lily) in mid-July, and autumn leaves in October.

  3. #3 - Miharashi - Ozegahara - Hatomachi Pass

    4.7(10)
    ·Moderate
    ·5.6 mi
    ·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Miharashi - Ozegahara - Hatomachi Pass　(見晴 - 尾瀬ヶ原 - 鳩待峠) This is a trekking course from Hatomachi Pass to Ozegahara Marsh, Japan's largest mountain marsh. There are also shops and public toilets in various areas along the way. It is a gentle road that walks from Hatomachi Pass through Yamanohana, Ryugu, and Yoppi Bridge. There is an uphill at the end of returning to Hatomachi Pass. Climbing when you are tired is quite hard, so please choose your course with plenty of time to spare.

  4. #4 - Mount Shibutsu - Hatomachitoge Loop

    4.7(11)
    ·Hard
    ·6.7 mi
    ·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Mount Shibutsu - Hatomachitoge Loop (至仏山 - 鳩待峠周回コース) This trail takes you to the summit of Mount Shibutsu, and Mount Koshibutsu from Hatomachitoge via Yamanohana. Mount Shibutsu is composed of serpentine so you can see many rare serpentine plants. Also enjoy the views overlooking Ozegahara Plateau from the summit of Mount Shibutsu.

  5. #5 - Hatomachi Pass - Ushikubi - Yamanohana

    4.6(5)
    ·Moderate
    ·7.2 mi
    ·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Hatomachi Pass - Ushikubi - Yamanohana (鳩待峠 - 牛首 - 山ノ鼻) Walk on the gorgeous Ozegahara Marsh, the largest mountain wetland in Japan from Yamanohana, and ends at Hatomachi Pass.

  6. #6 - Lake Ozenuma Loop

    4.7(9)
    ·Hard
    ·12.1 mi
    ·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Lake Ozenuma Loop (尾瀬沼ループ) This walking course takes you to Lake Ozenuma, which is as popular as Ozegahara. Lake Ozenuma is a quiet lake area at the foot of Mount Hiuchi and is crowded with hikers from the skunk cabbage season in June to the autumn foliage in October.

  7. #7 - Oshimizu - Lake Ozenuma - Yamanohana

    4.8(6)
    ·Hard
    ·14.5 mi
    ·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr
    Oshimizu - Lake Ozenuma - Yamanohana (大清水 - 尾瀬沼 - 山ノ鼻) is a course where you can take a walk through Ozegahara Marshland and Ozenuma. These areas are famous spots in Oze. This course is also apart of Oze National Park and offers magnificent views of Oze.

  8. #8 - Miharu - Ozegahara - Hatomachi Pass Loop

    4.8(3)
    ·Hard
    ·11.9 mi
    ·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Miharu - Ozegahara - Hatomachi Pass Loop (見晴 - 尾瀬ヶ原 - 鳩待峠ループ) Explore Ozegahara Marsh, the largest mountain wetland in Japan from Hatomachi Pass to Miharu. Ozegahara is a beautiful place to see Nikko Kisuge (Day-Lily) in summer and Mizubasho (skunk cabbage) in spring and is home to many rare species.

  9. #9 - Sanjo Falls - Ozegahara - Yamanohana Loop

    5.0(2)
    ·Hard
    ·11.5 mi
    ·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Sanjo Falls - Ozegahara - Yamanohana Loop (三条の滝 - 尾瀬ヶ原 - 山ノ鼻ループ) Head to Sanjo Falls via the lush Ozegahara Marsh, the largest mountain wetland in Japan from Yamanohana. It is home to numerous rare creatures and is very famous for Nikko Kisuge (Day-Lily) in summer and Mizubasho (skunk cabbage) in spring.

  10. #10 - Yamanohana - Ozegahara - Numayama Pass

    5.0(1)
    ·Moderate
    ·10.3 mi
    ·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Yamanohana --Osegahara --Numayama Pass The Numayama Pass trailhead, which is a popular route to Oze, is the shortest trailhead to Ozenuma. You can see Ozenuma in the distance from the Numayama Pass Observatory, which is a little below the summit. It is a popular course that even beginners can enjoy Oze relatively easily because all the wooden paths are well maintained so it is easy to walk and the climbing distance is short.
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Oze National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Oze National Park is Ushikubi - Yamanohana - Hatomachi Pass, which has a 4.9 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 5.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 751 ft.

What is the longest trail in Oze National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Oze National Park is Oze National Park Hiking Tour. This trail is estimated to be 33.4 mi long.

How many trails are in Oze National Park?

There are 45 trails in Oze National Park.These trails have an average 4.6-star ratingfrom 88 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Oze National Park?

Oze National Park Hiking Tour has the most elevation gain with 6,860 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Fujimitoge - Ryugugoya - Tokura Loop, which has 4,648 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Oze National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 43 camping trails in Oze National Park and the most popular is Ushikubi - Yamanohana - Hatomachi Pass with an average 4.9 star rating from 8 community reviews.