Oze National Park
Oze National Park is the largest high-altitude wetland in Honshu, spanning the four prefectures of Gunma, Tochigi, Fukushima, and Niigata. From the snowmelt in May to early summer, flowers such as skunk cabbage, day lilies, and cotton grasses begin to bloom en masse. Oze, beloved for the lyrics of the song "Faraway Oze," features wetlands developed over 6,000 years, with beautiful lakes like Oze Plateau and Oze Marsh scattered throughout. The well-maintained boardwalks allow visitors to observe rare alpine plants and vast primeval forests up close. Designated as a national park in 2007, the park offers stunning 360-degree views from its 2,000-meter high mountains, including Mount Hiuchigatake and Mount Shibutsu. Oze is considered the origin of Japan's nature conservation movement and is home to many species of mammals and birds.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Oze National Park
- Location
- Katashina Village, Tone District
- Access
- From JR Numata Station on the Joetsu Line, take the bus for approximately 110 minutes (transfer at Hatomachi Toge Bus Terminal). It takes about 90 minutes from Numata IC on the Kanetsu Expressway.
- Parking
- Approximately 100 vehicles.
- Business Hours
- Mid-May to late October
Oze-numa Visitor Center: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Oze-yamanohana Visitor Center: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Fees
- Free
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：0278-58-3222
- Official Website
