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!
The meeting point was clearly defined in the morning. There were rest stops on both the outward and return journeys, with a 3.5-hour stop upon reaching Kamikochi. Since this was my second visit, my main goal was to visit Myojin Pond and Taisho Pond (I didn't go into two other ponds along the way) -> Kappa Bridge -> right to Myojin Pond -> left back to Kappa Bridge -> back to the bus terminal at 3:30 PM. I took deep breaths in the mountain forest, walking and taking photos, not lingering long, only bringing water and sweets to replenish my energy. Surprisingly, I completed the 10km hike. Before reaching Taisho Pond, there were cherry blossoms and layered greenery along the way, only visible in early spring. I'd definitely go again in different seasons. For solo travelers, it's good to choose a tour company, but there are also group tours that involve taking a bus.
The driver was very polite and drove very steadily. Although I couldn't understand Japanese, the meeting time was displayed on a sign. We had four hours to explore Kamikochi, which was plenty of time.
Great, the meeting point was clearly marked, the tour guide was excellent, and there was plenty of time.
Anonymous User
Solo traveler
Taisho Pond Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Taisho Pond year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 6.5–16.8°C, climate transitions from cold to warm, rainfall gradually increases, with more rain during March–May. Common activities: Flower viewing (e.g., mountain cherry blossoms, depending on actual blooming conditions), hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, warm inner layers, rain gear.
Summer (June–August): Average 21.3–26.6°C, warm and humid climate, most rainfall in June, less rainfall in July and August. Common activities: Mountain climbing, riverside walks, enjoying summer scenery. Recommended clothing: Breathable clothing, sun hat, rain gear.
Autumn (September–November): Average 9.1–23.3°C, pleasant and comfortable climate, transitioning from warm to cool, rainfall gradually decreases. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing (depending on actual maple leaf conditions), hiking. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved clothing.
Winter (December–February): Average 0.2–2.9°C, cold and dry climate, least rainfall. Common activities: Snow viewing (depending on actual snowfall), onsen experience. Recommended clothing: Thick jacket, warm clothing, scarf, gloves, hat.
Taisho Pond climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 13.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1207 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June
Taisho Pond 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
173.2
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
Taisho Pond weather for the next seven days
5/25
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
26.2°C/7.8°C
5/26
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
23.4°C/10°C
5/27
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
22.3°C/10.9°C
5/28
Thursday
Moderate rain
17.7°C/11.2°C
5/29
Friday
Moderate rain
24.8°C/5.8°C
5/30
Saturday
Sunny
22.4°C/3.7°C
5/31
Sunday
Sunny
23.2°C/4.3°C
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