Oze and Numata offer tourist attractions such as Kichijoji Temple, old houses, and Haruna Shrine; tourist events such as the Hoshi Festival, Numata Festival, and Kawaba Festival; and local delicacies such as konjac, local sake, and konjac cuisine.
Numata, located in the northern part of Gunma Prefecture, has the Tone River and the Katashina River flowing through it, and mountainous areas such as Mount Akagi and Mount Kesamaru. Akagi is one of the three Jomo-sanzan mountains (along with Mt. Haruna and Mt. Myogi), and is selected as one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan and one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan, making it a representative mountain of Gunma Prefecture.
Many tourists visit the mountain because of its well-maintained mountain trails and walking paths. Akagi is home to butterflies, wild birds, and wakasagi (smelt), and in winter, visitors can enjoy wakasagi angling from the ice in the Onuma swamp.
The summit of the mountain is the Prefectural Akagi Park with its rich natural environment, a visitor center, campgrounds, tennis courts, and other facilities.
Along the Katashina Valley in Numata, there is a hot spring resort called Oojin Onsen-kyo, which is effective for skin diseases and wounds, and is lined with historic ryokan (Japanese-style inns) and hotels. Surrounded by nature, the area can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons with its autumn leaves and fresh greenery.
In winter, skiers and snowboarders from all over Japan come to Numata's Tanbara Ski Park to enjoy the powder snow. In summer, paragliding, golf, camping, and other leisure activities can be enjoyed to the fullest. 210 cherry trees are planted in Numata Park, where a cherry blossom festival is held during the blooming season.
Numata's local products include honey, dried sweetfish, apples, grapes, and kiwis. A typical local dish is dango soup, which is made by simmering flour dumplings and local vegetables, and can be tasted at restaurants that display a red flag saying "Numata's specialty dango soup available. Miso manju buns with a savory sweet and spicy miso sauce are also sold.
Oze is a marshland that straddles Gunma, Fukushima, and Niigata Prefectures and has been selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan, where precious plants such as mizubashou and mizugoke grow thickly. The wooden footholds are well maintained, so anyone can easily enjoy hiking.
If you want to make a round trip of Oze, you can use mountain huts and rest areas by making a reservation in advance. Also, garbage is a problem in Oze, so be sure to take your garbage with you when you go sightseeing.
Roadside Station Kawaba Den-en Plaza is a popular roadside station located in Hagi-muro, Kawaba Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture. Situated along Gunma Prefectural Route 64 in a beautiful natural setting at the foot of magnificent Mount Hotaka, it serves as a tourism and community hub where visitors can experience local food, culture, and nature in one place. The extensive grounds feature ...»
Fukiware Waterfalls is a spectacular waterfall on the Katashina River in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. It is one of the region’s most impressive natural attractions, renowned for its dramatic gorge scenery and unusual geological formations. The waterfall is approximately 7 meters high and 30 meters wide. Rather than plunging straight down from a cliff, the water rushes toward a huge crack in the...»
Oigami Onsen is a historic hot spring resort located in Tone Town, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. The resort stretches along a deep valley carved by the Katashina River and is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Here, visitors can enjoy relaxing hot spring baths in a peaceful setting that changes with the seasons. Oigami Onsen has long been known for its spring water, traditionally valued f...»
Sweet corn is one of Gunma Prefecture’s signature summer agricultural products. Gunma is one of Japan’s leading sweet corn-producing regions, with major growing areas including Showa Village, Numata City, Isesaki City, Naganohara Town, and Midori City. Sweet corn is a crop whose flavor can change significantly depending on its freshness. One of Gunma’s major advantages is its location relatively ...»
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Kawaba Beer is a local craft beer produced in Kawaba Village, Gunma Prefecture. The beer is brewed using water that flows from Mount Hotaka, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, and is made entirely from malt without any additional ingredients. Made with the pure water and high-quality malt of Kawaba's rich natural environment, Kawaba Beer is known for its smooth mouthfeel and pleasant aroma. It ...»
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Lake Marunuma is a beautiful lake located in Katashina Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture. Surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery, it is known as a scenic destination where visitors can enjoy the changing landscapes of every season. The surrounding area is part of Nikko National Park, and its rich natural environment attracts visitors throughout the year. In 1950, Lake Marunuma was sele...»
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Hana-no-Eki Katashina Hanasaku-no-Yu is a public day-use hot spring facility opened by Katashina Village in Gunma Prefecture in 1998. In addition to its hot springs, the complex features a restaurant, a local farm produce market, a shop selling regional specialties, and an art gallery, making it a popular destination for both sightseeing and community activities. The facility is a convenient plac...»
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Oze Tokura Onsen is a mountain hot spring resort located in Katashina Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture. Situated near the Oshimizu trailhead, one of the gateways to Oze, the area has developed as a convenient base for exploring the famous wetlands and mountains of the region. Oze Tokura Onsen is one of the hot spring resorts that make up the Katashina Hot Spring Area, together with Kamada...»
Hotaka Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in the Hanasaku area of Katashina Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture. The shrine enshrines 23 deities, including Yamato Takeru, and was formerly classified as a village shrine under Japan's old shrine ranking system. The shrine is particularly well known for the Katashina Saruoi Festival, a traditional agricultural ritual designated as an Im...»
Nango Onsen Shakunage-no-Yu is a day-use hot spring facility located in the peaceful mountain countryside of Tone, Numata, Gunma Prefecture. Surrounded by lush nature and the clear waters of the Neri River, it offers visitors a relaxing opportunity to enjoy a traditional Japanese hot spring experience. The facility is known for its 100% natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source. W...»
Kawaba Onsen Yutorian is a traditional hot spring inn in Kawaba Village, Tone District, Gunma Prefecture. Set amid the peaceful countryside at the foot of Mount Hotaka, the property features historic thatched-roof houses scattered across an expansive site, recreating the nostalgic landscape of rural Japan. Surrounded by rice fields, mountains, and clear streams, the inn brings together hot spring...»
Kashozan Mountain is a 1,322.4-meter-high mountain in Kamihocchi, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. Known for centuries as a sacred mountain associated with tengu, it is part of the Hotaka mountain range and is surrounded by a deep, pristine natural environment. The mountain attracts worshippers, hikers, and visitors throughout the year. Each season gives Kashozan a different character: fresh greene...»
Lake Ozenuma is one of the most iconic natural landscapes in Oze, stretching across Katashina Village in Gunma Prefecture and Hinoemata Village in Fukushima Prefecture. Located at an elevation of approximately 1,660 meters, the lake covers about 1.81 square kilometers and has a circumference of approximately 9 kilometers. Surrounded by mountains and highland marshes, Lake Ozenuma offers beautiful...»
The Ozenuma Visitor Center is an excellent place to stop before exploring the rich natural environment of Oze. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Ozenuma along the historic Aizu-Numata Kaido route, the center serves as an important source of information about the region's natural environment, wildlife, geology, and landscape. Knowledgeable staff are stationed at the center and provide visitors ...»
Oze Yamanohana Visitor Center is an important information center located at Yamanohana, on the western edge of Ozegahara Marshland. It provides hikers and other visitors with useful information about the natural environment of Oze, current trail conditions, seasonal highlights, and safe ways to explore the area. Knowledgeable staff are stationed at the center and provide guidance on Oze's natural...»
Oe Marshland is a vast wetland located at the upper reaches of Lake Ozenuma and is one of the most scenic areas in Oze. The wetland is second in size only to Ozegahara Marshland and is also known as Oegawa Marshland, after the Oe River that flows through its center. Located at an elevation of approximately 1,665 meters, Oe Marshland is higher than Ozegahara. Its elevation gives the area distincti...»
Oze is one of Japan's most famous mountain wetland areas, known for its vast marshlands surrounded by impressive mountains and pristine natural scenery. A variety of hiking routes range from well-maintained wooden boardwalks through the wetlands to more demanding mountain trails, making Oze accessible to everyone from beginners to experienced hikers. However, Oze is located at high elevation, and...»
Chozogoya Rest Area is a historic resting place on the shores of Lake Ozenuma, with a history closely connected to the development and conservation of Oze. Its origins date back to 1890, when Chozō Hirano, one of the early pioneers of Oze, built a mountain hut at Numajiri. In 1915, the hut was moved to its present location on the eastern shore of Lake Ozenuma. At the time, it was the only mountai...»
Oze National Park is a vast protected area extending across Fukushima, Tochigi, Gunma, and Niigata prefectures. It is one of Japan's most important natural areas, known for its spectacular mountain landscapes and unique high-altitude wetland ecosystems. The park was officially established on August 30, 2007, when the Oze area was separated from Nikko National Park and designated as an independent...»