Ozenuma

What it is

• A volcanic dammed lake formed by lava from Mount Hiuchigatake.
• A designated Ramsar Convention wetland site located within Oze National Park.
• The source of the Tadami River situated at an elevation of 1660 meters.
• A large body of water with a nine kilometer circumference and nine meter depth.

What to see

• The 1.81 square kilometer lake surface spanning Gunma and Fukushima prefectures.
• A visitor center and campground located on the eastern shore.
• Protected wetland landscapes and high-altitude volcanic scenery.

When to go

• Visit between May and October as mail is not delivered during winter months.

Getting there

• Walk 2.8 kilometers to reach the lake from Numayama Pass.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.