Kamikouchi
Kamikochi is renowned for magnificent views of the Hotaka Mountain Range, especially the view from the famous Kappa Bridge.
The moment that this beautiful landscape comes into your view, you will be left standing in awe.
Kamikochi is famous for its many ponds and beautiful mountain ranges. Ponds like Myojin Pond and Taisho Pond have crystal clear waters that beautifully reflect the grandeur of the Hotaka and Yakedake mountains. Even nights can be awe inspiring if you're able to catch the reflection of the moon, or witness the haze rising up from off the surface of the ponds. Kamikochi, which means highlands, was once written using the characters meaning Land of the Gods, offers some of the most famous mountain scenic spots in Japan.
In addition to tourists, many climbers can be seen ascending the peaks of the majestic mountains located nearby.
In the vicinity, there is the Shirahone Onsen, which is famous for its milky white spring water. This area also boats the famous Norikura Highland, which is especially know for being a great observation spot for enjoying clear star-packed sky at night. This area is gaining popularity both from home and abroad as a place where you can fully enjoy the beauty of nature.
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Famous Spots around Kamikouchi
Shirahone Onsen
Shirahone Onsen is near Kamikochi and Norikura Kogen making it a perfect place to visit after a long day of sightseeing.
The Shirahone Onsen has been registered as a National Health Hot Spring where you can spend a relaxing time in a quiet setting.
: 390-1515 Nagano-ken, Matsumoto-shi, Azumi
Norikura Kogen
You can enjoy skiing, cycling, and camping in a rich natural environment.
In addition, the clear skies of Norikura Kogen are suitable for astronomical observations due to very little light pollution and pristine air conditions that allow you to easily view countless stars and the Milky Way on a clear night.
: 390-1520 Nagano-ken, Matsumoto-shi, Norikura Kogen
Kappa Bridge
Kappa Bridge is a suspension bridge that offers panoramic views of the majestic Hotaka Mountains range, which makes the bridge is a symbolic site of the Kamikochi area.
: 390-1520 Nagano-ken, Matsumoto-shi, Azumi Kamikochi
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