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

Photo Gallery

2021 July 31 - August 1 (Saturday-Sunday)

SHIZUOKA/KANAGAWA​

PRICE: ¥10,000/person

Discounts:

  • Pay by bank transfer (4%)
  • Group of 4+ (5%)​

SPACE LEFT: 18/20