Thank you for arranging the taxi pick-up and drop-off. There weren't many participants that day, and although it was raining and I got soaked, it was still a wonderful and unique experience. Thank you for the arrangements, which allowed me to fulfill my long-held wish to visit Kamikochi.
This trip to Kamikochi was very well planned. Although the round trip from Tokyo was nearly 10 hours, the rest stops and restroom breaks were well-arranged. The two drivers/guides explained the rest stops, meeting times, and travel conditions very clearly. Even though I don't understand Japanese, I could understand using a mobile phone translator. Meeting times were also clearly marked on the bus, which was very thoughtful and reassuring. There was ample time to relax and enjoy the scenery in Kamikochi without feeling rushed. The weather was great that day, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. It was a tiring but very worthwhile trip. 👍
Thank you to the driver for driving for a long time in a short period of time, including stops at rest stops to use the restroom and buy local products or small rice balls to eat in Kamikochi. The apple pudding at the rest stop was delicious. You have 3.5 hours to stay in Kamikochi; you can walk very, very quickly from Taisho Pond to almost Myojin Bridge and back to Kappa Bridge. If you have any questions, the guide will respond promptly. Back in Nagoya, our guide, Guo, even recommended a restaurant serving eel prepared three ways; thank you, Guo.
The scenery at Kamikochi was indeed beautiful, but the journey was really long. If I have the chance to go again, I'd consider a two-day, one-night trip. Choosing KKday would also be a suitable option, as it's convenient and fast.
The scenery in Kamikochi is beautiful, and the Japanese-speaking tour leader provided detailed explanations. Since the entire bus was Japanese and I was the only one who didn't understand Japanese, he kept explaining things to me with a map, worried I might get lost. He was truly a very kind person.
1. Our tour guide, Liu Mei, was very attentive and provided excellent service, explaining everything in detail. We chose our seats first upon arrival at the meeting point. 2. The drive from Nagoya to Kamikochi takes four hours, but there are rest stops along the way, so it's not too tiring. 3. We had a four-hour stop in Kamikochi. We chose Route A, which involved about an hour and a half of walking for photos. There's a restaurant near Kappa Bridge where we could have lunch. On the way to the hotel, our guide was very kind and even took us to a supermarket to stock up on food for tomorrow's lunch. When some members of our group were late for the meeting in Kamikochi, our guide apologized to us. 4. Although the hotel we stayed at was a bit old, the buffet had a good variety of dishes. There were also indoor and outdoor hot springs for bathing. 5. We met at 7:30 am the next day and departed for Ogisawa Station, which took about 50 minutes. The guide explained all the transportation options in detail. It was a pity that we couldn't see the snow walls at Murodo Station due to heavy fog… 6. The return trip from Tateyama Station to Nagoya also takes four hours, with rest stops along the way.
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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
7/10
Friday
Mist
33.8°C/15.8°C
7/11
Saturday
Sunny
31.6°C/15.5°C
7/12
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
23.2°C/16.6°C
7/13
Monday
Light rain
23.6°C/15.4°C
7/14
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
29.8°C/14.6°C
7/15
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
32.3°C/17°C
7/16
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
33.2°C/20.2°C
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