Kamikochi is located in the western part of Nagano Prefecture and is part of the Chubu Mountains National Park. This plateau area is about 1,500 meters above sea level and is surrounded by several magnificent peaks. Kamikochi is home to numerous natural attractions and trails suitable for hikers of all levels of difficulty. The famous Myojin Pond, Tashiro Pond and Taisho Pond are a paradise for photographers. Kappa Bridge is one of Kamikochi's landmarks, spanning the crystal clear Azusa River with spectacular mountains in the background. Apart from hiking, you can also enjoy camping, picnicking and bird watching here. Each season has its own unique charm and selection of activities, attracting a large number of tourists and photography enthusiasts.
Highlights
National park、Kappa Bridge、Taisho Pond
Suggested Duration
1 day
Location
Matsumoto・Azumi
Getting There
Sawando terminal by bus
Japan Hokuriku Hidden Gem Japanese Alps Kamikochi Day Tour | Round-trip from Nagoya
The driver and tour guide were very responsible, and the itinerary was well-planned. I highly recommend a day trip to enjoy the scenery of Kamikochi!
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Kamikochi Day Trip Bus Tour - Approx. 4 Hours Stay (Departing from Nagoya)
A very well-planned and perfect itinerary. The driver was very experienced, and there were designated rest stops along the way, making driving very safe. The overall travel experience was excellent.
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Japan Alps Kamikochi Day Tour|Departure from Nagoya|Nagano
On the way there, we stopped at the Hirugano Service Area for a break. On the way back, we stopped once at a parking area that only had a restroom. I wish we could have stopped at the Hirugano Service Area again on the way back, or at least somewhere with a convenience store. However, thanks to that, we arrived at Nagoya Station before 6:30 PM, much earlier than our original 7:00 PM schedule, which was good. In Kamikochi, almost everything only accepts cash, so I recommend bringing cash. It's easy to get to Kamikochi, so I recommend it.
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No need to queue at the ticket machine! It's a great deal if you plan to buy souvenirs or use the cafe. Since you get three 500 yen tickets, it's convenient to use. The summit was shrouded in clouds this time, so I'd like to try again, and I'll definitely use this again then.
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Kamikochi Independent Day Tour in Japan | Round-trip from Nagoya - Bookable for 1 person
This was a day trip on September 22, 2026. Our guide that day was Gu Rong (Xiao Gu), who was incredibly attentive, gentle, and responsible. I was very lucky to have met her. The temperature was around 18 degrees Celsius that day, with some sunshine and a gentle breeze, making it very pleasantly cool. The scenery along the way was absolutely stunning!! Every turn revealed a view that made me gasp in admiration! I highly recommend it! Also, at 3 PM that day, I saw a line of people waiting to take the bus down the mountain—it was almost 500 meters long! I was so glad I joined the day tour, which included a private shuttle!
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