Oguni-numa Pond
雄国沼
A high-altitude caldera pond in Bandai-Asahi National Park famous for its protected marshland plants and seasonal lily blooms.
What it is
- A high-altitude pond situated in the caldera of Mount Nekoma at 1,090 meters.
- Part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park in Fukushima Prefecture.
- A designated national natural monument protected for its unique plant community.
- An expanded water area resulting from irrigation work during the Edo period.
What to see
- Masses of Nikko-kisuge lilies blooming across the marshland.
- An unmanned mountain hut known as the Oguni-numa Rest House.
- Hiking trails connecting the water to Urabandai and Mount Nekoma.
- Winter landscapes suitable for mountain skiing and snowshoeing.
When to go
- Late June to early July to see the Nikko-kisuge lilies in bloom.
- Winter months for visitors interested in snowshoeing and mountain skiing.
Getting there
- Shuttle buses operate to the site during the peak lily blooming period.
- Access via hiking trails from the Urabandai area or Mount Nekoma.
- Private vehicle access is restricted on the Kanazawa Pass during the busy summer season.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Oguni-numa Pond Open in Google Maps
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