Nagano Strolling Kamikochi Day Tour｜Taisho Pond, Kappa Bridge, Myojin Pond (Depart from Nagoya)

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—Itinerary Introduction—

08:00 Depart from Nagoya Station (Nagoya Station Taikodori Exit - Ministop Tsubakicho Store)

11:30 Kamikochi - Hiking

Route ①: Taisho Pond Bus Stop > Taisho Pond > Tashiro Pond > Kappa Bridge > Kamikochi Bus Stop

For friends who are visiting Kamikochi for the first time, I recommend that you take this beginner route. You can visit all the important attractions in Kamikochi without having to go back. The entire route is about 3.5km and can be completed in about 1 to 1.5 hours. The trail is flat and easy to walk, and the magnificent mountain scenery along the way will definitely make you linger!

Route 2: Kamikochi Bus Stop > Kappa Bridge > Myojin Bridge > Hotaka Shrine Okunomiya & Myojin Pond > Takezawa Wetland > Kamikochi Bus Stop

If you are a brave hiker and have plenty of time, we recommend walking along the Azusagawa River to the Myojin Bridge. The round trip is 5.6 km and takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. In addition to the breathtaking mountain and river views along the way, the Myojin Bridge is different from the crowded Kappa Bridge, which has a more peaceful beauty!

15:00~15:15 Return to Nagoya Station to end the trip (the specific return time is subject to the actual notification of the tour guide on the day)

18:30~19:00 Arrive at Nagoya Station and disband

—Introduction to attractions—

• Kamikochi
  

Kamikochi is a summer resort in the upper reaches of the Azusagawa River in the southern part of the Hida Mountains in western Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It has hot springs and is also a base for climbing Mount Hotaka and Mount Yari.

• Taisho Pond
  

A volcanic lake formed by the eruption of Yakedake. The "dead trees" in the lake present different fantastic views depending on the season and time of day.

• Tashiroike
  

It is a shallow wetland. The fresh green in May, the yellow leaves in October and the thin ice in late autumn are all amazing sights.

• Kappa Bridge
  

It is a symbolic spot of Kamikochi, and is a 5-minute walk from the bus center. From the bridge, you can see the Hotaka Mountains, Yakedake, and the surface of the Azusa River. During the long holidays in May, summer vacation, and the autumn leaves season, many tourists from Japan and abroad come.

• Myojin Pond
  

It takes about 60 minutes to walk from Kappa Bridge along the upper reaches of the Azusa River to Myojin. This place is known as the sacred area of Hotaka Shrine Okunomiya. There are all kinds of wild plants and wild birds, which is a good place to calm down and feel the tranquility surrounded by nature. The view of Myojindake from Myojin Bridge is also very spectacular, attracting many photography enthusiasts.

• Hodaka Mountain Range
  

The Hotaka Mountain Range can be seen from various scenic spots in Kamikochi, and is an indispensable part of Kamikochi. Among them, Oku-Hotaka is the third highest peak in Japan. It is known as "Japan's 100 Famous Mountains", "New Japan's 100 Famous Mountains", and "100 Famous Mountains of Flowers".

• Burning Mountain
  

It is an active volcano in the Northern Alps of Japan. The sight of smoke rising in the blue sky is very beautiful.

• Hotaka Shrine Okumiya
  

There is a rest area called "Kamonji Hut" with a long history since its establishment in 1880. You will definitely be reluctant to leave when you sit around the ancient-style hearth and eat freshly grilled rock fish.

—Important Notes—

• Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free, with no size limit. The excess will be charged 2,000 yen per piece in cash. The number of pieces of luggage needs to be notified in advance.
• Infants aged 0-2 years old are free of charge if they do not occupy a seat. Please inform us in advance when registering. The price for children aged 3 years old and above is the same as that for adults.
• Driver and tour guide service: small group of 1-13 people; driver + tour guide service: bus group of 14-45 people, the actual number will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day.
• Reference vehicle models: 5-8 seater: Toyota Alphard or equivalent; 9-14 seater: Toyota HAICE or equivalent; 18-22 seater: mini bus; 22 seater and above: large bus. The above vehicles are for reference only, the actual vehicle model will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day.