¥120,000* per person
Group tour size: 6~8**
*tax included, pricing is per person, twin share. Single travelers please contact us for pricing details.
**Group tours require a minimum of 6 participants. This plan can be run with 5 or less participants as a private tour. Please contact us for more details.
This 3-day, 2-night adventure through Oze National Park features beautiful hiking trails and stunning views. But more than that, it allows you to connect with the park’s rich history of conservation via authentic interactions with the current generation of stewards.
During your travels you’ll meet mountain hut keepers and the hardy “bokka” that supply them.
Through these interactions and experiences, conversations and stories, we hope that you’ll forge your own connection to this land thats beauty and culture make it so worth protecting.
🌿 What’s in store 🌿
Day 1
・Meet your guide at the Oshimizuguchi park entrance.
・Climb the challenging Sanpeitoge Pass to reach Lake Ozenuma.
ーThis is the longest approach route into Oze, approximately 6.5 km one way and about 3 hours on foot.
ーAfter crossing the bridge beyond Ichinose, the trail immediately turns left and climbs steadily along a winding mountain path known as the “Twelve Bends.”
ーA spectacular viewpoint awaits where Lake Ozenuma reflects the iconic Mt. Hiuchigatake—especially beautiful at sunset and ideal for stargazing.
・The Innkeepers of Oze
― A caretake of one of Oze’s many mountain huts shares memories of the past, and visions for the future of land stewardship in the park.
Day 2
・Morning departure for the Ozegahara marshland
ーExplore Ozegahara, the largest highland marsh in Honshu, stretching approximately 6 km east to west and 2 km north to south.
・The Sherpas of Oze
― Experience the unique tradition of Oze’s “bokkas”, the sherpas of Oze who carry supplies through the mountains into the park. Listen to their story and gain insight into their strength, resilience, and pride.
Day 3
・Mt. Shibutsu Guided Hike
― Learn about the plant and wildlife of Mt. Shibutsu and what steps are being taken to protect it on this guided hike of one of Oze’s most famous mountains.
・Oze Bokka Experience
― Engage once again with the bokka culture, witnessing firsthand the dedication required to support life in the mountains.
What’s Included
✅ All entrance and activity fees
✅ Five meals
✅ Two nights accommodation
✅ Multilingual guide
✅ Transportation during the tour
What’s Not Included
❌ Drink orders (in addition to those included with meals)
❌ Transportation before and after the tour
Details
・Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
・Available language guides: Japanese, Chinese, English
・Ages: All ages welcome (recommended for kids age 13+)
・Group Size: 6 – 8 people
・Meeting point: JR Numata Station (can be changed to anywhere in Katashina Village)
*Tours must be booked a minimum of 3 weeks in advance.
Important Notes
When booking, we request that guests provide the following information:
・Desired tour dates
・Group size
・Name(s) and age(s) of all participants (in English)
・Dietary Restrictions/Allergies
Please note that the submission of the form below is not a reservation confirmation. We will contact you directly to confirm your reservation. We appreciate your understanding.