Kamikochi

Our tour guide, Sun Yuren, was incredibly kind and managed our schedule perfectly, giving us the most time. This trip was incredibly worthwhile and would have been impossible to complete on your own. The scenery at Kamikochi and Mt. Tatebe-Kuroyama was truly stunning. We were truly fortunate to have excellent accommodations and meals this time.

Although the initial meeting time was not exact, the itinerary clearly stated meeting at 8:00 and departing at 8:10. Upon arrival, our guide, Chen, said the meeting time would be between 8:10 and 8:20:25. While this didn't affect our arrival time, the inaccurate timing made us adhere to the schedule and even arrived much earlier. One person couldn't find the meeting place, and a whole group had to wait. I think the meeting and departure times should be more clearly stated. Also, the round trip to Kamikochi took 3.5 hours by car, which was a bit tiring, but thankfully, it was worth it. We stopped at Daisho Pond, got off the car, and walked slowly, taking photos, until we reached Kappa Bridge. It took nearly two hours, compared to the official timeline of 80 minutes, so it took quite a while. The lake was so beautiful and clear. I wanted to get down to the shore, but I was afraid of falling. There were people taking beautiful photos below. The most important thing to do after the trip was to use the restroom, which required 100 yen, which you can redeem.

The tour leader was very good on the trip. The hotel rooms were a bit old, but the appearance was grand. The food was delicious and the hot springs were nice.