Mini Oze Park

Mini Oze Park in Hinoemata Village, Fukushima Prefecture, is attractive for its beautiful scenery woven by nature. In the three areas of the wetland, mountain wildflower, and rock garden, 800,000 flowers of 80 species bloom throughout the year. You can see a variety of flowers such as the vivid yellow Nikko Kisuge, the large Hiohgi Ayame, and Kakitsubata. The boardwalk is also well-maintained and is barrier-free, making it easy to enjoy a leisurely stroll.

The mountain wildflower area at Mini Oze Park is a place where you can enjoy 80 varieties and 800,000 plants of wildflowers throughout the year. Various colorful flowers such as the Erythronium japonicum and Primula sieboldii bloom beautifully and are at their best in early summer. A walking course of about 2 kilometers and 40 minutes is also maintained, allowing you to refresh your mind and body in nature. In addition, the "Mini Oze Cafe" is popular for its salamander ice cream. It's a spot you must visit when you come here!

At the Mini Oze Park's rock garden, there are scattered rocks with strange shapes. Discovering them during a stroll will surely make you feel curious. In addition, lively iwana swim around in the river, allowing you to enjoy a nature-rich scenery. If you're traveling to Higashikagura Village, be sure to visit. A valuable experience awaits you where you can interact with nature and animals!

At Mini Oze Park's wetland area, you can interact with rare plants and animals. The Yumoto wetland and Ashikarimoh wetland, which boast the largest area in Japan, are home to around 250 species of plants, 200 species of insects, and 50 species of birds. Particularly popular is the white starwort, a small flower that surprises visitors with its impressive beauty. Admission is free, making it easy to visit. It's recommended for nature lovers and those who want to encounter rare creatures.

Mini Oze Park has a refreshing trekking course where you can enjoy forest bathing. The park has three areas: a wetland area, a mountain wildflower area, and a rock garden, and you can take a leisurely stroll around the 2-kilometer course in about 40 minutes. The park is planted with flowers that bloom in Oze and nearby mountains, and you can enjoy 80 species and 800,000 plants throughout the year. It's a perfect spot to refresh your mind and body while surrounded by nature.