I took a quick weekend trip to Nagoya and finally visited Kamikochi, a place I'd always wanted to see. However, the route was long, and booking tickets seemed too troublesome, so I opted for a one-day tour. Regarding the tour leader: Our leader this time was Xiao Shu, who diligently provided commentary in both English and Japanese on the bus. She'd speak in English first, then Chinese, which felt a bit like an English listening test. I understood about 95% of the English, with the remaining 5% being place names, personal names, and scenic spots. Switching to Chinese felt like checking the answers, haha! Since Xiao Shu's native language is Chinese, her explanations in Chinese were even more comprehensive and rich. If you're proficient in both English and Chinese, you'll feel like you got a great deal! She offered three suggested tour routes and would accompany one of them. Whether you're a solo traveler or a family wanting photos, Xiao Shu was always happy to help, even proactively asking if we needed assistance with pictures. Regarding the attractions: It was probably a weekend and peak summer vacation, so there were a lot of people. The weather that day was partly cloudy, and for some reason, I felt it didn't quite meet my expectations for beauty (I'm not sure if it needed fewer clouds and bluer skies). It might also be influenced by my visit to Oirase Stream and Lake Towada last month, which I really loved (*¯︶¯*). At least, I didn't quite understand the appeal of Taisho Pond here, haha. Overall: The sound of the gurgling stream, the clear reflections of different shades of blue, the cicadas chirping, and the green trees still made it a very pleasant outdoor spot. Our guide, Xiao Shu, was also very easy to talk to. If you encounter Xiao Shu again, everyone can confidently leave it to her! ❤️
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