Go on a hike in Kamikochi, Nagano

Kamikochi is around 15 km long hiking trails on high lands along the Azusa River Valley surrounded by the Northern Alps mountains. Spectacular mountain views of 2909m Nishihodaka-dake, 3190m Okuhotakadake, 3090m Maehotakadake and 2455m Yakedake can be enjoyed from mid-April until November 15. Also well known as popular resort area in Chubu Sangaku National park, Kamikochi offers several hotels, mountain huts, souvenir shops. Accessible only by train and bus, private cars are not allowed to enter Kamikochi.   Kappa-Bashi (Kappa Bridge) Located within a short walk distance from bus terminal Kappa-Bashi Bridge is the center of Kamikochi, from where trekking trails lead to surrounding mountains. For the hikers recommendation is […]