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!
I checked the weather forecast and made reservations before my trip. The bus was convenient as I could board directly. I was able to easily exchange my ticket for a ropeway ticket with almost no waiting, and I was able to board the ropeway without any problems about 15 minutes after the bus arrived. There were still some snow walls remaining at the top, so I was able to take a stroll around. If the weather had been a little better, I might have spent more time admiring the scenery, but I finished my walk and shopping and came down earlier than planned. I ate bread at a station along the way, but everyone lined up at the bakery at once, so it was crowded with people. There were plenty of seats, and it was nice to relax and look out the window. I would like to go again on a sunny day. It's quite far from Takayama. Most of the visitors were international tourists.
There are reserved and unreserved seats. It was easy to figure out the train schedule; thankfully, we only waited half an hour and managed to board.
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Kamikochi Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Kamikochi year round climate
Spring (March–May): 5.3–15°C on average, with fluctuating temperatures and relatively high rainfall, particularly in May. Popular activities: enjoying spring scenery, hiking. Recommended attire: warm jacket, waterproof clothing, comfortable hiking boots.
Summer (June–August): 19.4–25.5°C on average, warm and humid with abundant rainfall and occasional thunderstorms. Popular activities: mountain climbing, riverside walks, admiring alpine plants. Recommended attire: breathable and sweat-wicking clothing, lightweight raincoat, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): 8.4–22.5°C on average, comfortable and pleasant with gradually decreasing rainfall. Popular activities: viewing autumn leaves, hiking, birdwatching. Recommended attire: light jacket, comfortable trousers.
Winter (December–February): 0.1–2.7°C on average, cold and dry with a low probability of snowfall. Popular activities: snow hiking (if there is snow), enjoying winter landscapes. Recommended attire: warm clothing, waterproof jacket, warm hat, gloves, and scarf.
Kamikochi climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 12.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1744 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: May
Kamikochi 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
Kamikochi weather for the next seven days
5/13
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
20.1°C/5.7°C
5/14
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
20.4°C/4.1°C
5/15
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
22.9°C/3.6°C
5/16
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
23.5°C/6.5°C
5/17
Sunday
Sunny
25.1°C/6.4°C
5/18
Monday
Partly Cloudy
23.8°C/7.7°C
5/19
Tuesday
Sunny
24.6°C/5.9°C
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