Best trails in Oze National Park
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
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(9)
•Moderate
•10.2 mi
•Est. 4h 7m
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.
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(6)
•Moderate
•5.9 mi
•Est. 2h 29m
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.
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(12)
•Moderate
•5.6 mi
•Est. 2h 14m
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.
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(11)
•Hard
•6.7 mi
•Est. 4h 54m
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.
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(3)
•Hard
•11.9 mi
•Est. 4h 44m
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.
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(2)
•Moderate
•6.4 mi
•Est. 2h 31m
Miharashi - TEPCO Hut - Ozegahara（見晴 - 東電小屋 - 尾瀬ヶ原）
This is a trekking course that starts at Hatomachi Pass and walks through Ozegahara Marsh, Japan's largest mountain marsh, and ends at Miharashi.
Ozegahara is known for day lily in summer and Asian skunk cabbage in spring, and is home to many rare species.
The promenade is maintained and it is popular because it feels good to walk straight through the greenery.
There is also a detached house called Ryugu-goya in Ozegahara. An early...
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(2)
•Hard
•11.5 mi
•Est. 4h 37m
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.
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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 Ozegahara - Yamanohana - Hatomachi Pass Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 10.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,148 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 rating from 82 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Oze National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Oze National Park has you covered. Oze National Park Hiking Tour boasts the most elevation gain with 6,860 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Fujimitoge - Ryugugoya - Tokura Loop, which will get you 4,648 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Oze National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 42 camping trails in Oze National Park and the most popular is Ozegahara - Yamanohana - Hatomachi Pass Loop with an average 4.7 star rating from 9 community reviews.