Oze National Park
Oze National Park has a long history. In 1934, it was designated part of Nikko National Park, and then in 2007 the Oze Area was separated from Nikko National Park and combined with surrounding areas such as Mt. Aizu-Komagatake, Mt. Tashiro, and Mt. Taishaku to create Japan's 29th designated national park.The name "Oze" is widely known due to its mention in Natsu-no Omoide ("Summer Memories"), a nationally beloved song. The region is characterized by its beautiful scenery, ranging from Ozegahara Plateau, the largest high moor on Honshu, and Lake Ozenuma, which was formed by the damming of the headwaters of the Tadami River due to volcanic eruptions, to the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Shibutsu, Mt. Hiuchigatake, Mt. Aizu-Komagatake, Mt. Tashiro, and Mt. Taishaku. Although Oze has faced the threat of development numerous times, its precious nature has been preserved
through the cooperation of many people, and the park is also referred to as the "Starting Point for Nature Conservation in Japan.

Nikko National Park
Nikko National Park is situated northeast of Tokyo in a mountainous region shaped by long ages of volcanic activity. The area is known for its dense broadleaf woodlands of beech, maple and oak. Large numbers of sightseers from all over Japan and abroad come here to enjoy the spectacular cool fire of fall foliage. You can see waterfalls, lakes and marshlands, and along the way you may encounter endemic wildlife such as the Japanese macaque and Japanese deer. The park is also home to some of the country's most renowned shrines, including Nikko Toshogu Shrine.