Oze National Park
Oze National Park is a nature reserve in the mountains north of Tokyo, known for its marshland and quiet ponds. The park spans four prefectures and features well-maintained wooden trails that pass over the wetlands and circle around Ozenuma Pond, with views of surrounding peaks.
The park was originally part of the larger Nikko National Park but became a separate protected area in 2007. During this change, several nearby mountains were added to expand the designated area and create a more cohesive reserve.
The name Oze relates to the marshland that forms the heart of the park and reflects its natural character. Visitors experience the landscape as a quiet place where nature displays itself through seasons: spring with white blooms, summer with yellow lilies, autumn with red and gold grasses.
Visitors from Tokyo reach the park most easily by direct buses or trains with connecting buses, taking about two to four hours. The popular Hatomachitoge trailhead leads to the marshes in around one hour, while Oshimizu trailhead closer to the pond takes about two hours to reach.
The Ozegahara Marshland sits at high elevation and is flanked by two mountains, Shibutsusan and Hiuchigatake, that appear to stand as guardians over the wetland. This distinctive arrangement becomes particularly memorable when snow blankets the landscape or autumn colors glow across the terrain.
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