Our tour guide, Ada, was friendly and professional. The bus ride allowed for rest while we visited many attractions, which was great! It was a bit of a shame that the only option in Yanagawa was a boat tour; it would have been even better if we had more time to eat eel rice. When we visited the Ichiran Ramen factory, there was no queue for meals; I wonder if that's always the case.
The itinerary includes many attractions; this tour mainly focuses on eating and taking beautiful photos. Ah Jun also has many photo tips. The travel time is short, and there are restrooms at each attraction, which is very convenient.
This was a fantastic trip! The route from Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge (the classic Kamikochi route) is truly the highlight. The route is flat and easy to walk, offering stunning views of the clear Azusa River and the magnificent Hotaka mountain range. It's not physically demanding for the whole family, yet provides a very high sense of accomplishment.
The tour guide was very friendly, and I was lucky that the weather was great, there weren't many people, and I had plenty of time to walk around and explore each attraction.
Although the snow walls were relatively low this year compared to recent years, the weather was fantastic when we visited, and the crowds weren't too overwhelming. Our group size of around 20 people was just right, making it easy for the guide to lead the tour and for everyone to find each other. Some members of our group required English explanations, so the guide provided the explanations in English first, then in Chinese. The guide did a great job, and it was a rare opportunity to experience a sightseeing tour in Japan. The itinerary went as planned, making it a wonderful day trip.
If you were to visit the Kamikochi and Kurobe Alpine Route on your own, you would need to do a lot of research and it would be quite inconvenient. With KKDAY's tour, we saved a lot of time on planning and didn't have to worry about many things. It was a worry-free, comfortable group tour. Our guide, Zheng Qiang, was very interesting and interactive, and he even took photos for us. He seemed to have a passion for photography, so his photos turned out quite well. The attractions are definitely worth visiting. The transportation, accommodation, and restaurant meals were all excellent. Overall, aside from having to get up early, there's nothing to complain about. Thumbs up!
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Nagano Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Nagano year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 6–17°C, mild climate but with a large temperature difference between day and night, increasing rainfall. Common activities: Cherry blossom viewing, hiking, mountain trekking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 21–27°C, high temperature, high humidity, and frequent rain. Common activities: Summer resorts, water activities, enjoying mountain scenery. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 9–24°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, crisp autumn air, gradual change in foliage color. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, hiking, hot spring bathing. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Winter (December–February): Average -0.3–2.6°C, cold and dry, high probability of snowfall. Common activities: Skiing, winter sports, enjoying snow scenes. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, beanie, scarf, gloves, waterproof and warm shoes.
Nagano climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 13°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1004 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: July
Nagano monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
-0.3°C
37.7
February
0.9°C
43.3
March
6°C
76.7
April
12.9°C
83.7
May
16.6°C
108.3
June
21.3°C
94.7
July
25.7°C
141.3
August
27°C
115
September
23.9°C
138.7
October
15.1°C
64
November
9.2°C
70.7
December
2.6°C
30.7
Nagano weather for the next seven days
6/15
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
22°C/11.4°C
6/16
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
25.5°C/10.2°C
6/17
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
27.7°C/10.8°C
6/18
Thursday
Moderate rain
25.8°C/13°C
6/19
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
29°C/12.2°C
6/20
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
24°C/13.8°C
6/21
Sunday
Moderate rain
21.9°C/16.9°C
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