Taisho Pond

Shanggaodi is definitely worth visiting once, twice, or even three times. The scenery is absolutely stunning, and our tour guide, Ms. Zhang Jingjuan, provided very detailed explanations and offered friendly service, which greatly enhanced the trip.

We'll meet at the designated location at 8:00 AM (Ms. Zhang is our guide today). At 9:20 AM, we'll stop at a rest stop for restroom breaks, and arrive at Kamikochi around 11:30 AM. The guide will introduce the Kamikochi trails on the bus and confirm your drop-off points. We'll disembark at Taisho Pond, and all return buses will depart from the main bus terminal. The guide will walk with us from Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge, and will also introduce delicious apple pie, Azumino yogurt, and more on the bus. We'll meet at 3:00 PM to prepare for the return trip, which will include one more rest stop. We'll arrive back at Nagoya Station around 6:46 PM. Due to a landslide on National Route 158, buses will need to take a detour, adding a little extra time to the journey. Otherwise, everything is fine. The weather in Kamikochi is fantastic—the wind is refreshing, and the water is crystal clear—it's truly chill. Although we spent a lot of time on transportation, it was definitely worth it. I highly recommend trying the yogurt; it's incredibly delicious!

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. 👍

The trip was satisfactory, but the only regret was that there were too few people and no dedicated tour guide.

I only realized after receiving the itinerary that we really had to hike! Although the schedule was packed and physically demanding, with our guide Liu Mei's attentive care, the two-day trip went smoothly 😊. Seeing the six different modes of transportation on the second day, and the guide constantly rushing to the station to buy tickets and negotiate with staff, I was truly impressed 🫶🏻. Traveling independently would definitely have left me dizzy and exhausted. The accommodation included two meals a day with a wide selection of buffet options 👍🏻. Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is definitely worth visiting; I look forward to going again in winter to see different scenery.