Although the overall travel time was long, the actual experience wasn't painful, with rest stops on both the outward and return journeys. Upon arriving at Kamikochi, we had nearly three and a half hours. Even the kids, who are usually indifferent to scenery, couldn't help but exclaim, "It's quite beautiful!" 😆 We walked, stopped frequently to take photos, let the kids touch the water, and had short breaks to eat our packed lunches. The walk from Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge took about two and a half hours, a relaxed and pleasant pace. The scenery is beautiful, highly recommended!
Starting from Nagoya, you don't need to worry about being unfamiliar with the transportation. For those who want to explore Kamikochi, there's no need to research routes and transfers; you can focus on your sightseeing. The guides are also familiar with Kamikochi, making it suitable for first-time visitors.
Although the earthquake caused a route change, the tour guide still managed to arrange the itinerary well. The hotel has a large public bath and private baths, and the dinner selection is plentiful.
You can see the Yayoi Kusama permanent exhibition. You can take pictures of the pumpkins. It wasn't crowded, probably because it was a weekday. We were able to park in the museum's parking lot.
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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Matsumoto Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Matsumoto year round climate
Spring (March–May): 6.5–16.8°C on average, mild climate but with relatively high rainfall, especially in April. Common activities: Flower viewing, hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable long pants or skirt.
Summer (June–August): 21.3–26.6°C on average, hot climate, with the most rainfall in June and less rainfall in July and August. Common activities: Mountain climbing, outdoor activities. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): 9.1–23.3°C on average, comfortable and pleasant climate, with moderate rainfall. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, hot spring trips. Recommended clothing: Light jacket or sweater, adjust clothing according to temperature.
Winter (December–February): 0.2–2.9°C on average, cold and dry climate, with less rainfall. Common activities: Skiing, hot spring bathing. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, hat, scarf, gloves.
Matsumoto climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 13°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1205 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June
Matsumoto monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
0.2°C
29.6
February
1.2°C
48.8
March
6.5°C
124.7
April
13.3°C
160.9
May
16.8°C
170.4
June
21.3°C
181.1
July
25.8°C
113.5
August
26.6°C
76.5
September
23.3°C
111.8
October
14.3°C
96.5
November
9.1°C
76.8
December
2.9°C
14.4
Matsumoto weather for the next seven days
5/29
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
23.1°C/6°C
5/30
Saturday
Sunny
26°C/4.8°C
5/31
Sunday
Sunny
27.5°C/7.5°C
6/1
Monday
Sunny
30.3°C/9.7°C
6/2
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
25.5°C/11.3°C
6/3
Wednesday
Moderate rain
15°C/12.7°C
6/4
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
23°C/10.8°C
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