Kamikochi
Kamikochi
From Matsumoto, located in Nagano Prefecture, you could go to Kamikochi in about 1h40 by train and by bus. The valley is located into the Hida mountain range (northern japanese alps) 1500 meters high. Among the mountainous sightseeing in Japan, Kamikochi is one of the most popular with Mount Fuji. Many tourists from Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya come to Kamikochi during summer holidays, or in autumn during autumn leaves to admire the outstanding landscapes. During high season, it takes about 4 or 5 hours to access Kamikochi, and many people arrive at noon, peak time of the day. However, if you come directly from Matsumoto, you could arrive earlier, and avoid the crowd. Kamikochi is full of moderate level paths to hike, so it attracts many visitors. Azusagawa river rises at mount Yarigatake, emblematic mountain of the northern japanese alps, and lets you enjoy a beautiful hike on its shore.
Usually, you could start the hike from Taisho-ike (Taisho pond; which appeared after a volcanic eruption), and enjoy a walk on a flat pathway and its stunning scenery along the river.
The Kappabashi bridge crosses Azuka-gawa river facing Mount Myojin-dake, and behind you stands Mount Yake-dake. Here you could find hotels, souvenirs shops, restaurants, and also the bus terminal. It is the departure point for excursions in Kamikochi. Usually you could walk from Taisho-ike to Kappabashi bridge, but you could also continue the stroll to a beautiful and mysterious place, the Myojin pond located farther away. Myojin pond appeared after a landslide which created a natural dam on Azusagawa river. This pond is today the Hodaka jinja Okumiya sanctuary (Hodaka Okumiya shrine), guardian of the northern japanese alps, devoted to mount Oku Hodaka, one of the highest mountains of Japan and the highest among northern japanese alps mountains. Myojin pond has its source at mount Myojin and its water is so pure that it has become a true sacred place of Kamikochi.
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From Matsumoto, located in Nagano Prefecture, you could go to Kamikochi in about 1h40 by train and by bus. The valley is located into the Hida mountain range (northern japanese alps) 1500 meters high. Among the mountainous sightseeing in Japan, Kamikochi is one of the most popular with Mount Fuji. Many tourists from Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya come to Kamikochi during summer holidays, or in autumn during autumn leaves to admire the outstanding landscapes. During high season, it takes about 4 or 5 hours to access Kamikochi, and many people arrive at noon, peak time of the day. However, if you come directly from Matsumoto, you could arrive earlier, and avoid the crowd. Kamikochi is full of moderate level paths to hike, so it attracts many visitors. Azusagawa river rises at mount Yarigatake, emblematic mountain of the northern japanese alps, and lets you enjoy a beautiful hike on its shore.
Usually, you could start the hike from Taisho-ike (Taisho pond; which appeared after a volcanic eruption), and enjoy a walk on a flat pathway and its stunning scenery along the river.
The Kappabashi bridge crosses Azuka-gawa river facing Mount Myojin-dake, and behind you stands Mount Yake-dake. Here you could find hotels, souvenirs shops, restaurants, and also the bus terminal. It is the departure point for excursions in Kamikochi. Usually you could walk from Taisho-ike to Kappabashi bridge, but you could also continue the stroll to a beautiful and mysterious place, the Myojin pond located farther away. Myojin pond appeared after a landslide which created a natural dam on Azusagawa river. This pond is today the Hodaka jinja Okumiya sanctuary (Hodaka Okumiya shrine), guardian of the northern japanese alps, devoted to mount Oku Hodaka, one of the highest mountains of Japan and the highest among northern japanese alps mountains. Myojin pond has its source at mount Myojin and its water is so pure that it has become a true sacred place of Kamikochi.
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- Hiking in Kamikochi
- The Japanese Alps : Kamikochi valley
- Travel in the heart of Japanese Alpes
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