Oze Overnight Trekking

One of the "must-go" destinations for hikers. Oze is known as the paradise of beautiful flowers. An area of 8,690ha (106 times wider than Tokyo Disneyland!), which is designated as a National Park and also registered Ramsar site, is covered with more than 300 different kinds of plants during the hiking season. This massive area stretches over three prefectures (Gunma, Nigata, Fukushima) and its scenic beauty which includes marshes, ponds, ravines, forests, and mountains delights visitors. We are going to enter through Hatomochi Pass, which is the closest entrance from Tokyo, and enjoy 2 days of hiking. Approximately 3 hours of hiking on the 1st day, stay and relax at the mountain hut, then 6 hours of fun hiking on the 2nd day! This time of year is a peak season for the "Koyo (foliage changing to red, yellow, and orange in the fall)". Oze is a rare place where you can witness the Koyo of grass. At the end of Koyo season, Oze starts to cover up with snow and closes until the following spring. To conserve the nature, you cannot use shampoo, rinse/conditioner, soap/face wash, toothpaste/mouthwash and detergent in the Oze area.

Wear: Waterproof trekking shoes, non-cotton material shirt and pants, Cap/hat

Bring: Trekking poles, Jacket, Extra clothes, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Rain suit (Gore-Tex recommended,) Gloves, Plastic bags (for trash), Flashlight, Water, Snacks, Small change (donation for toilet use), Tissue, Change of clothes, knapsack, (make up remover towelettes) Towel, Medicine you will need, Yen for lunch and anything you may need.

*Accommodation is a mountain hut, NOT COMFORTABLE HOTEL. Room may be shared by all the hikers regardless of gender.

*For ages 16 and up

*It may be cancelled due to inclement weather

*Schedules, locations and prices are ubject to change without notice.