I did this hike on September 22nd and 23rd. I started from the Miike lodge (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KgtVJeJ3VtydTNzq6) and spent the night at the Ozegoya (https://www.ozegoya.co.jp/).
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While I don't much enjoy walking in the rain, it does tend to make the colours so much richer and lusher! And I do love the smell, as well. Thank you for introducing us to a new area!
Thanks so much for the great video. It's my personal belief that rainy weather is good weather, but I understand that it's not for everyone. It's definitely a bummer to not have those sweet summit views for sure. That lodge looks amazing. A true luxury in the middle of a national park!
Stunning ! Great video
Long time no see!!!! 🎉
お久しぶりでしたね。尾瀬の山も好きな所です。あいにくの雨で大変そうでしたが雨の日の尾瀬も中々良かったです。😊👍
Its oddly mystical with the rainy/autumn weather during that hike. Sunny weather can be nice but sometimes rainy weather can be nice too. Thanks for this video! It was really peaceful to watch
Missed your videos a lot!! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place, even in a rainy day! and thank you for amazing video!
I’m sorry you had to endure hiking in the rain — but thank you for bringing us this visit to such a breathtaking national park. Greatly appreciated!
Welcome back, the hike was really pretty dispite the rain! At least you had a few views when you made it to the top! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for showing this magical place.
Hi Quinlan great to see a new video from you and what a beautiful park Oze is! The start of the autumn colours was stunning and I think the mist and clouds gives it an almost mystical feel to it. It’s great that you’re showing these other amazing areas of Japan, it’s certainly somewhere I’d love to visit especially having found the hiking bug again myself. Thank you for sharing this incredible video. Safe travels and best wishes to you
Camped there years ago and Did Aizu Komagatake then Hiuchigadake the next day. Beaut spot, at least when the weather is nice.
Thanks for turning us on to Oze, Quinlan! I am surprised that the area doesn't have many western folk visiting as it is only 3 hours from Tōkyō. I'll bet Roy and Aimee and Hannah would love it.
Thanks Quinlan, useful reference. I'd like to do some hiking on some the classic Japanese elevated marshlands in the future (…and check out all the beautiful flora. I did get the chance to have a walk around Senjogahara in Nikko and loved it), and Ozegahara looks pretty good tbh.
On a related note, can I ask what rainjacket do you use and if you're happy with it? (I'm considering upgrading to a Torrent Flyer at the moment) Thanks 🙇♂
September is already down season? I'm surprise that they don't use pack animals to bring in supplies.
I've waited so many videos to see a Tanuki, awesome! Thanks!
oh snap new video hype
That's a beautiful looking area. The mist and the rain reminds me of the UK lake District or North Wales. As is obvious from your videos, you always embrace the weather, which is the way to enjoy the outdoors.
Looking forward to the next video!
I always love your knowledge of the local areas and plants. Its something i love to try and learn about areas and it makes me excited to one day hike in Japan!