2021 July 31 - August 1 (Saturday-Sunday)
SHIZUOKA/KANAGAWA
PRICE: ¥10,000/person
Discounts:
- Pay by bank transfer (4%)
- Group of 4+ (5%)
Oze National Park Spring Trekking Trip
Join one of the best trekking destinations during the Spring!
This Trip Features:
- The absolutely stunning Ozegahara Marshland and it’s distinct pools
- Spectacular views of Mt. Shibutsu and Mt. Hiuchigatake covered in snow hovering over the horizon
- White skunk cabbage in full bloom
- Flat (but never ending) board walks ;p
- Beautiful mountain scenery
Don’t miss this amazing outdoor adventure in the marshlands of Oze!
- Meet the group in Shinjuku at 7am
- Get on the bus
- Catch up on your sleep or chat with other members and get excited
- Short stop for breakfast on the way
- Arrive at Oze National Park (Hatomachitoge trailhead) around 10:30am
- Orientation and safety briefing
- Start the trek at 11am
- Arrive at Yamanohana Visitor Center around 12pm
- Explore and enjoy the breathtaking sceneries of Ozegahara marshland and the surrounding mountains
- Short picnic lunch around 12:30pm
- Finish the trek back at Hatomachitoge around 4:15pm
- Get on the bus
- Short stop for some food/snacks at service area
- Arrive back in Shinjuku around 8pm
Price includes;
- Private bus transportation (round-trip)
- Toll fees and parking
- Fun and cute (English/Japanese speaking) trek guides ;p
- Travel insurance
- Consumption tax
- Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
- Walk distance to cover is between 17k to 28k, to finish in 5 hours including picnic lunch and rest/photo breaks.
- Trek is easy level but long (minimum of 17k to do the recommended loop) so reasonable fitness is required.
- You can cut the trek shorter (about 10k) if you think 17k is too long. Walking about 5k (one-way) is good enough to see the Ozegahara marshlands and the spectacular view of Mt. Shibutsu.
- You must be a fast and consistent hiker/trekker to join the optional 28k Ozenuma pond course trail.
- Minimum of 10 people required to run the 28k Ozenuma pond trek.
- Finish point for the optional 28k Ozenuma trek is at different location (Oshimizu not Hatomachitoge) so extra trek guide is needed.
- Hiking/trekking experience not necessary.
- Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.
- Waterproof/windbreaker jacket/pants
- Warm clothes (fleece/thermals)
- Spare clothes
- Hiking/trekking shoes or trainers
- Soft/thick socks
- Small (waterproof) backpack
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Picnic lunch
- Snacks
- Mineral water or sports drinks (at least 1.5L)
- Book (to read on the bus)
- Camera
- Smartphone
- Cash
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