Nagoya Kamikochi Full-Day Private Hiking Tour
- Kamikochi Hiking: Explore beautiful mountain scenery and lakes, and feel the perfect combination of tranquility and nature.
- Taisho Pond and Tashiro Pond: Dreamy volcanic lakes and seasonal wetland scenery make people linger.
- Kappa Bridge: A symbolic attraction of Kamikochi, overlooking the Hotaka mountain range and Azusa River, with stunning views.
- Myojin Pond: A quiet and sacred lake, suitable for hiking and nature experiences.
- Hotaka mountain range and Mt. Yake: Magnificent mountain range and active volcano landscape, showing the power and spectacle of nature.
What to expect
Kamikochi, a highland paradise located in Japan's Chubu Sangaku National Park in Nagano Prefecture, is known as "Japan's Jiuzhaigou" and is a haven for hikers and nature photographers 🌿.
- Walking along the winding Azusa River, where mountains, water, and forests intertwine, each step feels like entering a tranquil painting. Whether it's the leisurely beginner's route connecting Taisho Pond, Tashiro Pond, and Kappa Bridge, or the more challenging route offering the serene mountain scenery of Myojin Bridge, Hotaka Shrine Okumiya, and Myojin Pond, all can bring joy and peace to the heart 🦋.
- On Taisho Pond, dead trees from a volcanic eruption stand silently in the water, transforming into a dreamlike scene with changes in light and season 🌅; the shallow wetlands of Tashiro Pond reflect new greenery or autumn leaves, like a natural palette 🎨. Walking across Kappa Bridge, one can gaze at the Hotaka Mountain Range and Mount Yake, with crystal-clear river water seemingly merging the mountains and sky into one 🌄.
- Continuing the hike along the Azusa River to Myojin Pond, surrounded by wild plants and birds, the tranquil atmosphere makes one forget the hustle and bustle of the city 🍃. The grand torii gate in front of Hotaka Shrine Okumiya is solemn and majestic. After worship, one can also taste freshly grilled char at Kamonji Hut, experiencing authentic mountain flavors 🔥.
- Looking from above, the volcanic smoke of Mount Yake is particularly captivating against the blue sky, while the grandeur of the Hotaka Mountain Range makes one feel the vastness and power of nature 🏔️.
* Whether strolling amidst the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains or pausing in front of the shrine's inner sanctuary, the entire Kamikochi hiking trip is a spiritual and physical cleansing, leaving one lingering and unforgettable 💫.
Reviews
This is the most scenic place I've been. The weather was just nice for a leisurely hike. Temperature hovers around 18 degree celsius in early June and I didn't even break a sweat throughout the 3hrs hike. For those who wants to visit the Myojin shrine from the starting point at Taisho pond, do hasten your pace as there will just be enough time to finish the route back to to the bus terminal, without much time for lunch. For those who just want to take it easy, its recommended to stop at Kappa bridge which takes about 1.5h from starting point. Most of the scenic spots are from Taisho to Kappa bridge. It's the one place that you'll want to visit in every season.
Miss Amy was a very great tour guide! Her english was good and she had the best recommendations. I highly suggest to book with ther company if youd like to go to Kamikochi. Also, the bus driver, Mr Cho, was also skillful and we felt safe. thank you!
Hoined this tour on 4May25. kamikochi is so beautiful that you should not miss it. our guide is Ms 刘, we were a big group consisted of Chinese, Japanese and English speaking tourists. She doesn’t share much and the whole journey was very “peaceful”. We had 3.5hrs there but we didn’t manage to cover all the places in Kamikochi. Queue was long for lunch as it was their Japan Golden week.
Cesar is my guide and he is so kind. he explain all about kamikochi and help us to take the picture if u want. Actually the Kamikochi is wonderful place in Takayama, u must visit there if u come to Japan.
We super appreciate our guide. She apologized not being able to speak English well but technology on translation worked so well. It was a great tour for us and Kamikochi is a great place to visit. The place is super beautiful and worth the long bus travel. Thanks for the very memorable experience.
Ms Kwok 郭小姐 is a very helpful, enthusiastic guide! This trip is very smooth, very convenient for first comers. Meet up point is easy to find, with a detailed email guiding prior the trip. In the 3 hours drive, we have a toilet stop for food and washroom break. The scenic trail is very breathtaking, you must not miss in Nagoya.
I highly recommend this excursion in fact the guide speaks Chinese but made the effort to translate everything for us, she was really kind to us. We are there for 3 hours which gives us time to enjoy the landscape and the monkeys.
This was a very beautiful place. The only thing that I regret was that the tour time was so limited. But it's very understandable since the distance from Nagoya to Nagano is 4 hours long.
One of the most beautiful places I've seen in Japan. Our guide Amy was amazing and translated everything in English as well. In summer the water is christal clear.
the most beautiful place I have been to in Japan. the beginner/first time visitor trek allotted 1.5hrs is more than enough time to take photos/videos along the ways and reach the Bridge where restaurants are. you can have lunch here. try the apple pie and apple ice cream.
Good to know
- According to Japanese law, vehicles cannot be used for more than 10 hours, so the tour guide may adjust the itinerary based on the actual situation of the day, please understand.
- The operator will send an email to guests between 20:00-21:00 the day before the trip to inform them of the tour guide and vehicle information for the next day, please check it in time. Emails may be mistakenly classified as spam. If it is the peak season, the email sending time may be delayed, please understand. In special circumstances, if you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest email. If you use WeChat, you can actively add the tour guide account according to the email.
- Please be aware that since this activity is a group tour, guests of other languages may travel in the same car with you.
- The operator will do its best to arrange seating needs, but since this trip is a shared ride tour, seat allocation mainly follows the principle of first come, first served. If you have special needs, please inform us in the remarks, and the operator will do its best to arrange suitable seats for you. The final arrangement is subject to the coordination of the tour guide on the day.
- During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, the departure time of the trip may be earlier or slightly delayed. The specific departure time is subject to the email notification the day before the trip. Please prepare in advance at that time.
- Since the day trip is a shared car itinerary, please be sure to arrive at the meeting point or attraction on time. No refunds will be given for late arrivals, and any accidental expenses and responsibilities caused by tardiness shall be borne by you. Thank you for your understanding.
- In the event of force majeure factors such as bad weather, the park may adjust the operation time of amusement facilities or program performance time without prior notice, and may even cancel the operation and performance of some projects, please understand.
- This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. To ensure your safety, staff have the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities and communicate with you to make other arrangements. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation on the day.
- The transportation, sightseeing and stay time involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In case of special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather reasons, etc.), the tour guide may reasonably adjust the order of play after obtaining the consent of the guests without reducing the attractions in the itinerary.
- Each guest can bring up to one piece of luggage for free, please note it in the "Special Needs" section when placing the order. If you do not inform us one day in advance and bring it temporarily, it may cause congestion in the car and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the car, and the fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.
- The operator will arrange different models of vehicles according to the actual number of passengers, and cannot specify the model of vehicle, please understand.
- In the group tour, you cannot leave the group early or leave the group halfway. If you choose to leave the group halfway, the unfinished part will be regarded as giving up automatically, and no refund will be given. You shall be responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group or leaving the group. Thank you for your understanding.
- Seasonal limited activities (such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flowering periods, lighting, fireworks festivals, snow scenery sightseeing, hot spring season, festival activities, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather or other force majeure factors, and specific arrangements may be adjusted. Therefore, please refer to the official announcement. If no official notice of cancellation of the event is received, the operator will arrange according to the original plan. If the flowering period or special event cannot reach the expected results, no refund will be given.
- Due to the long journey, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather. The above time is only an estimate. Please avoid arranging other activities after the trip on the same day. The operator will not be responsible for any losses caused by the delay.
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