Kamikōchi

Valle · Matsumoto, 🇯🇵 Giappone

Superficie 28 km²

Fuso orario Asia/Tokyo

Sito web ufficiale www.kamikochi.or.jp

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Kamikochi Must-Sees

Kamikochi is a high-altitude valley in the Chubu Sangaku National Park, situated 1,500 meters above sea level. This glacial basin is defined by the Azusa River and surrounded by the peaks of the Hida Mountains, including the 3,190-meter Mt. Okuhotaka. Key landmarks include the wooden Kappa Bridge, the volcanic-formed Taisho Pond, and the sacred Myojin Pond. To preserve the ecosystem, private vehicle access is restricted, requiring visitors to enter the area via shuttle bus or taxi.

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Best of Kamikochi

Kamikochi is a high-altitude plateau in the Northern Japan Alps, centered around the Azusa River. This selection features the 3,190-meter Mt. Okuhotaka, the highest peak in the range, alongside the iconic wooden Kappa Bridge. The list includes Taisho Pond, created by the 1915 eruption of Mt. Yakedake, and the sacred Myojin Pond located at Hotaka Shrine Okumiya. These sites represent the diverse alpine terrain, ranging from jagged granite ridges like the Gendarme to tranquil marshes and crystal-clear ponds.

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Kamikochi Accommodations

Kamikochi offers a diverse range of accommodations within the Chubu Sangaku National Park, from the historic Kamikochi Imperial Hotel, established in 1933, to high-altitude alpine huts like Dakesawa Hut at 2,170 meters. Options include full-service hotels near the iconic Kappa Bridge, traditional mountain lodges in the Tokusawa and Myojin areas, and riverside campsites. These locations provide direct access to the Azusa River and hiking trails leading to the Hotaka Mountain Range.

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Hotaka Peaks & Alpine Lakes

This collection encompasses the high-altitude terrain of the Northern Japan Alps within Chubu Sangaku National Park. It features the 3,190-meter Mt. Okuhotaka, Japan's third-highest peak, alongside the technical rock tower of Gendarme. The list also includes the glacial waters of Kamikochi valley, such as Taisho Pond—formed by the 1915 eruption of Mt. Yakedake—and the sacred Myojin Pond, home to the Hotaka Shrine Okumiya. These landmarks define the region's volcanic history and alpine geography.

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