Signing up for KKDay this time was really convenient. Uekochi is so beautiful, but the transportation is usually very inconvenient. This time, I didn't have to worry about that at all. It was definitely worth the trip.
After booking the KKday tour, I tried to find detailed information about the day tour online but couldn't find any. Being a person from Japan, I easily feel anxious if I don't know the details beforehand, so I'm writing down the details of this trip from start to finish for everyone's reference. 1. Because Nagoya Station is very large, I recommend walking the route to Meitetsu Bus Station the day before, otherwise getting lost and rushing on the day can be very stressful. After arriving at the bus station on the fourth floor, find a place that looks like a tourist center. There are many staff members inside. Show them your booking, and they will guide you to the check-in counter. The staff at the counter will ask for your name and give you a long slip with the name of the person who made the reservation and the seat number on the bus. Please remember to sit according to the seating chart. 2. About two hours after departure, you will get off at a rest stop to use the restroom. Remember the bus license plate number. It's best to go to the restroom immediately after getting off, as it gets very crowded. 3. The next stop is for lunch. Basically, follow the tour guide, and they will ask how many people are traveling together. They will arrange seating according to the number of people. There is a piece of paper under the chicken hot pot ingredients; just stir-fry the chicken and vegetables on the paper. 4. Upon arrival at Shin-Hotaka, the tour guide will take everyone on a two-section cable car ride to the summit. After that, you can ride the cable car down at your own pace. Please keep your cable car tickets safe, as they will be checked both ways. The tour guide will distribute cable car information on the bus, in both Chinese and English. There are food stalls, souvenir shops, and restrooms at all three cable car stations. 5. After getting off, return to the bus stop at the designated meeting time. 6. There will be another rest stop for restrooms on the return trip, approximately 2 hours later. This is the same first rest stop as the departure one. This group is half Japanese, with some from Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and other foreigners. The main languages spoken are Japanese and English. The tour guide can communicate in basic English, but even if your English isn't perfect, it's okay, as you can generally understand what the guide is saying. There are handwritten signs indicating the meeting time after the rest stop.
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Kamikochi Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Kamikochi year round climate
Spring (March–May): 41–59°F on average, with fluctuating temperatures and relatively high rainfall, particularly in May. Popular activities: enjoying spring scenery, hiking. Recommended attire: warm jacket, waterproof clothing, comfortable hiking boots.
Summer (June–August): 66–77°F on average, warm and humid with abundant rainfall and occasional thunderstorms. Popular activities: mountain climbing, riverside walks, admiring alpine plants. Recommended attire: breathable and sweat-wicking clothing, lightweight raincoat, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): 47–72°F on average, comfortable and pleasant with gradually decreasing rainfall. Popular activities: viewing autumn leaves, hiking, birdwatching. Recommended attire: light jacket, comfortable trousers.
Winter (December–February): 32–36°F on average, cold and dry with a low probability of snowfall. Popular activities: snow hiking (if there is snow), enjoying winter landscapes. Recommended attire: warm clothing, waterproof jacket, warm hat, gloves, and scarf.
Kamikochi climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 54.3°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 1744 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: May
Kamikochi monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
32.2°F
62.6
February
33.1°F
106.8
March
41.5°F
142
April
52.9°F
175.6
May
59°F
250.4
June
66.9°F
216
July
75.2°F
224.5
August
77.9°F
103
September
72.5°F
163.9
October
56.7°F
121
November
47.1°F
119.7
December
36.9°F
58.6
Kamikochi weather for the next seven days
2/3
Tuesday
Moderate snow
31.8°F/7.7°F
2/4
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
38.8°F/7.3°F
2/5
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
41.1°F/16°F
2/6
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
40°F/22.5°F
2/7
Saturday
Light freezing rain
31.4°F/21.1°F
2/8
Sunday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
25.4°F/17.7°F
2/9
Monday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
30.4°F/11°F
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