The Daylilies of the Oe wetlands at Lake Ozenuma: Video Introduction

This video, titled "Lake Ozenuma in Summer and Hiking Through the Daylilies of Oe Marsh｜Daylilies at Lake Ozenuma｜A Famous Place for Flowers" (夏の尾瀬沼とニッコウキスゲの大江湿原ハイキング 尾瀬沼のカンゾウ 花の名所 花見頃), was uploaded by "Discover Nippon."

Daylilies are a common seasonal flower during summer in Japan, and Oe Marsh is famous for its spectacular view of the flowers.
[Video] 0:21 - Oe Marsh

The video shows the yellow daylilies swaying in the summer breeze and the beautiful scenery of various highland plants surrounding the marshland and Lake Ozenuma. Be sure to enjoy the beautiful video showing the lush greenery and brilliantly blooming flowers in this 4-minute video.
[Video] 0:28 - Highland Plants
[Video] 2:07 - Daylilies

Oe Marsh – A Popular Attraction at Oze National Park

Photo：Daylilies at Oe Marsh

Oze National Park is a famous landmark in Japan and is home to Oe Marsh, an attraction known for its beautiful flowers. Oe Marsh lies around the Oe River near the village of Hinoemata, Fukushima and is known for the beautiful daylilies that bloom there.
If you go down river, you'll find Lake Ozenuma, which is surrounded by a promenade for visitors to enjoy a relaxing stroll around it. It's an especially popular attraction during the summer months.

What Are Daylilies? Facts and Interesting Information About the Famous Flower of Oze National Park

Photo：Daylilies

The daylilies of Oze National Park are characterized by their dark orange-yellow petals, of which it has six. The best time to see the daylilies at Oze National Park is from late June to August, as they grow at high elevations in the mountains, where temperatures can vary greatly.

In Japanese, the daylilies at Oze National Park are called Nikkokisuge (ニッコウキスゲ, 'Nikko Daylilies'), which comes from the fact that there are many colonies of them that can be found growing in Nikko, Tochigi. Other than Oe Marsh, these daylilies can be found at Senjogahara Marshland and in the Kirifuri Highlands of Nikko, Tochigi, where the name originated, as well as in Nagano Prefecture, which is home to the Kirigamine Highlands and Kurumayama Highlands, where the flowers can be found growing in colonies.

What makes the flowers so special is the vivid color of their petals. The flower is known to bloom in the morning and close in the evening, and it's almost as if it puts all of its energy into blooming to show you its brilliant beauty.

Other Flowers to See at Oe Marsh, a Famous Spot for Flowers in Oze National Park!

Photo：Daylilies at Oe Marsh

Oe Marsh in Fukushima Prefecture is one of the most famous flower viewing spots in Oze National Park. Oe Marshland is famous for its flowers in summer, but there's a lot more to see than daylilies. Here we'll introduce the best time to view the different flowers around the Oe River from spring to summer, together with the meanings of each flower in Japanese culture.

Daylilies
A short-lived flower that blooms in the morning and withers in the evening. The bright color of the flower is its distinguishing feature.

Best time to see it: Mid-July to late July
Language of Flowers: Something new each day

Photo：Skunk cabbage

Skunk Cabbage
At first glance, skunk cabbage looks like a large white flower, but the white part is actually not a petal, but rather a type of leaf called a bract. The white leaves have a strong presence, and the stick-like part of the leaf is surrounded by a flower that looks like an ear. It's popular for its dignified appearance.

Best time to see it: Mid-May to early June
Language of Flowers: Beautiful memories

Photo：Cottongrass at Lake Ozenuma

Hare's-Tail Cottongrass
In June, small yellow petals bloom from this flower, and by the end of June, they turn into fluffy, white, round heads. The lovely cotton grass blooms all over Oze National Park.

Best time to see it: Late June to mid-July
Language of Flowers: Wavering thoughts

※The above information is based on the usual flower viewing times for Oze National Park as a whole. The blooming time and best time to see the flowers may vary with the climate of a given year and the altitude of the area the flower is growing, so please view this information only as a reference, not as a guarantee.

Let's Go Hiking in Oze – Lake Ozenuma to Oe Marsh: A Walking Course Recommendation for Enjoying the Splendid Scenery of Oze National Park

Photo：Lake Ozenuma hiking trails

Oze National Park, which boasts a vast area, has a number of hiking courses, some of which are quite advanced and will require an overnight stay at a mountain lodge.

We recommend a one-day course that begins at Numayama Pass on the Fukushima Prefecture side of the mountain, passes through Oe Marsh, and returns to Numayama Pass after stopping at Lake Ozenuma.

It's a 4.35-mile hike, and the wooden boardwalk is well maintained, making it ideal for hiking beginners and those who want to enjoy a casual hike to see the views in Oze National Park.

Oze National Park Day Trip Hiking Course
Numayama Pass → Oe Marsh → Lake Ozenuma → Oe Marsh → Numayama Pass

Near Lake Ozenuma, there is a famous photo spot as well as the Ozenuma Visitor Center where you can get information about the nature of Lake Ozenuma and Oze National Park by experts on the area.

How to Get to Oze National Park From Tokyo

How you decide to travel to Oze National Park will depend on which hiking course you plan on using. For the hiking course we listed above, the best way to reach Numayama Pass is as follows.

Take the train from Tokyo Station to Aizukogen-Ozeguchi Station (210 mins), then take a bus to Numayama Pass (120 mins). This route will take about 6 hours in total and there will be a couple transfers depending on the line you use. Most trains will take you to Kitasenju Station and from there will be a straight shot to Aizukogen-Ozeguchi Station via the Tobu Line's Limited Express Revaty.

Oze National Park From Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station → Aizukogen-Ozeguchi Station → Numayama Pass
※The bus from Aizukogen-Ozeguchi Station to Numayama Pass is not in operation from November to March.
※Oike to Numayama Pass is closed from November to mid-May.

If you're hiking at a trail starting at Hatomachi Pass or Oshimizu, you can use one of the two following routes.

Take the shinkansen from Tokyo station to Jomo Kogen Station (60 mins), and from there take a bus to Togura (戸倉) (120 mins), and from Togura, take a bus to Hatomachi Pass (25 mins).

Tokyo Station → Kogen Station → Togura → Hatomachi Pass
※The bus from Togura to Hatomachi Pass is not in operation from November to April.

Take the shinkansen from Tokyo station to Jomo Kogen Station (60 mins), and from there take a bus to Togura (戸倉) (120 mins), and from Togura, take a bus to Oshimizu (20 mins).

Tokyo Station → Kogen Station → Togura → Oshimizu
※The bus from Togura to Oshimizu is not in operation from November to April.

Summary of Summer at Lake Ozenuma and Oe Marsh

Currently, there are more than 900 species of alpine plants that inhabit Oze National Park, making it a very unique place to visit in Japan. In order to protect the scenery of Oze National Park, we ask that you please do not leave trash behind or step foot into the wetland area.

In the summer, vast mountains and lovely flowers await you in Oze National Park. Whether you're a serious climber or visiting for a casual nature walk, be sure to stop visit!

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