Stay at least 2 nights and visit Oze!

Ginzan-daira had no electricity or running water until the 1970s, despite the presence of the Okutadami Dam, which supported Japan’s rapid economic growth.
Although writer Ken Kaiko stayed at the Murasugi Hut for three months in order to develop his novel “Natsu no Yami (Darkness in Summer),” he chose this inconvenient location only because he was fascinated by the surrounding nature, He chose this inconvenient location because he was fascinated by the surrounding nature. The hut now has electricity and running water, but it was built by the “Association for Raising Fish in Okutadami,” which was founded by Mr. Kaiko, The river, as well as the nature, has been preserved as it was before. The best way to experience such nature is to walk slowly on your own feet. You can enjoy the nature just by walking around “10 Stories Hotel OZE Oze Jucho”,But since you have come all the way here, you should definitely extend your visit to Oze. Oze is located upstream of Okutadami Lake and is the source of the Tadami River. The “Uonuma Oze Route” from Oze Jucho is an adventurous route to the headwaters of the river. Take a sightseeing boat at Okutadami Lake to Oze-guchi, and then take a bus that runs through the primeval forest to Numayama Pass. From Numayama Pass, it takes only a little over an hour to reach Ozenuma, even if you walk slowly. If you drive your own car, it takes 1 hour and 20 minutes from Oze Jucho to Oze Pond on a thrilling mountain road. From Ooike Pond, it is a 20-minute bus ride because of the car-free zone. The Uonuma-Oze route by boat and bus has only two round-trip services in the morning and evening. It is recommended to stay at least 2 nights in Oze Jujo.

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See majestic nature on two wheels

Cycling through the Ginzandaira valley is an active and convenient way to experience the untamed, unfiltered natural beauty of this wild landscape. Several trails are accessible directly from Ten Stories Oze, ranging from beginner-friendly paths that allow you to explore the hotel’s surroundings to steep roads that will challenge even experienced hill-climbers. Riding with the wind in your hair, you’ll be crossing little streams, diving into primeval forest, and spotting snow-covered peaks in the distance. Stop to take in the views, and you’ll hear nature itself. Our staff are happy to assist you with route suggestions and directions.

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Scale pristine peaks

As you step through the morning mist high above rugged, forest-covered hillsides, not a soul in sight except for the occasional bird and buzzing insect, dreamlike scenery extends all around you. This is Japan’s last true wilderness, and Ten Stories Oze is the ideal base for adventurers hoping to capture views of the majestic landscape from above. Tucked away in the secluded Ginzandaira valley, our hotel is surrounded by mountains that, with proper preparation, can be scaled in a single day. Among these are several 2,000-meter peaks all but untouched by human hands, where rare alpine plants thrive in rolling marshlands punctuated by tiny lakes.

Mt. Echigo-Komagatake (2,003m) and Mt. Arasawadake (1,969m) can be summited in one day from the hotel. Guests are also offered the exclusive opportunity to climb the 2,141-meter Mt. Hiragatake via a special route closed to the public. This trail allows for a trek to the peak and back in less than eight hours. Special tours from Ten Stories Oze to Mt. Hiragatake are organized several times a year; keep an eye on our website and social media feeds for details.

Note: Climbing any of the aforementioned mountains requires proper mountaineering equipment. The trail to Mt. Arasawadake is especially challenging and should not be attempted by inexperienced hikers.

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Glide across a tranquil lake

The tranquil and sheltered Lake Okutadami provides a welcoming setting for water activities that allow you to immerse yourself in nature. Against a stunning backdrop of forested mountainsides, guests can paddle canoes or kayaks or step on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), circling the lake while birds fly by, fish swim past, and small boats traverse the water in the distance.

Water activities are offered in summer and fall. Note that as the lake is deep and its water relatively cold, wearing a wetsuit and life jacket is essential. Going out on the lake without a certified instructor is not recommended.

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