The hotel arrangements were excellent, with hot springs on both days and buffet meals at the restaurants. The itinerary was flexible, allowing time for soaking in the hot springs at the hotels. The driver was very kind. The only regret was that we only had one hour in the Murodo area, which wasn't enough time for lunch.
Thank you to the driver for driving for a long time in a short period of time, including stops at rest stops to use the restroom and buy local products or small rice balls to eat in Kamikochi. The apple pudding at the rest stop was delicious. You have 3.5 hours to stay in Kamikochi; you can walk very, very quickly from Taisho Pond to almost Myojin Bridge and back to Kappa Bridge. If you have any questions, the guide will respond promptly. Back in Nagoya, our guide, Guo, even recommended a restaurant serving eel prepared three ways; thank you, Guo.
1. Our tour guide, Liu Mei, was very attentive and provided excellent service, explaining everything in detail. We chose our seats first upon arrival at the meeting point. 2. The drive from Nagoya to Kamikochi takes four hours, but there are rest stops along the way, so it's not too tiring. 3. We had a four-hour stop in Kamikochi. We chose Route A, which involved about an hour and a half of walking for photos. There's a restaurant near Kappa Bridge where we could have lunch. On the way to the hotel, our guide was very kind and even took us to a supermarket to stock up on food for tomorrow's lunch. When some members of our group were late for the meeting in Kamikochi, our guide apologized to us. 4. Although the hotel we stayed at was a bit old, the buffet had a good variety of dishes. There were also indoor and outdoor hot springs for bathing. 5. We met at 7:30 am the next day and departed for Ogisawa Station, which took about 50 minutes. The guide explained all the transportation options in detail. It was a pity that we couldn't see the snow walls at Murodo Station due to heavy fog… 6. The return trip from Tateyama Station to Nagoya also takes four hours, with rest stops along the way.
Register through KKday to get to Upper Highlands, no need to bother with transportation, convenient. The views of the upper highlands are beautiful, you can overlook the snow-capped mountains, hiking in the trees, feel relaxed.
Tour leader Xiao Guo kindly guided the group members, providing clear information on boarding and alighting times and the final bus stop. The scenery of Kamikochi is definitely worth visiting; we got off at Taisho Pond and began our walk through the forest, which was truly wonderful.
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Kappa Bridge Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Kappa Bridge year round climate
Spring (March–May): 5.3–15°C on average. The weather is changeable, with abundant rainfall, especially in May. Common activities: flower viewing, hiking (be mindful of weather changes). Recommended clothing: warm jacket, waterproof clothing, comfortable hiking shoes.
Summer (June–August): 19.4–25.5°C on average. The temperature is comfortable, but occasional showers are possible. July and August are the hottest months. Common activities: canyoning, boating, mountain climbing. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, rain gear, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): 8.4–22.5°C on average. Pleasant weather with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: viewing autumn leaves, hiking, photography. Recommended clothing: light jacket, comfortable casual wear.
Winter (December–February): 0.1–2.7°C on average. Cold temperatures, with potential snowfall. Common activities: viewing snow scenery (depending on snowfall), onsen experience. Recommended clothing: warm clothing, thick jacket, waterproof winter boots.
Kappa Bridge climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 12.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1744 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: May
Kappa Bridge monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
0.1°C
62.6
February
0.6°C
106.8
March
5.3°C
142
April
11.6°C
175.6
May
15°C
250.4
June
19.4°C
216
July
24°C
224.5
August
25.5°C
103
September
22.5°C
163.9
October
13.7°C
121
November
8.4°C
119.7
December
2.7°C
58.6
Kappa Bridge weather for the next seven days
6/28
Sunday
Moderate rain
24.9°C/13.7°C
6/29
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
26.9°C/10.8°C
6/30
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
26.2°C/11.1°C
7/1
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
26.8°C/11.6°C
7/2
Thursday
Heavy rain
17.8°C/15.3°C
7/3
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
24.4°C/12.8°C
7/4
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
25.2°C/13.5°C
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