[Nagano] Nagano/Matsumoto Departure: Kamikochi Secret Area & Japanese Alps Adventure & Lake Suwa & Suwa Grand Shrine One-Day Tour
- Overview
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- * Depart from both Nagano Station and Matsumoto Station, with easy, no-transfer travel.
- * Stroll through Kamikochi, a hidden gem in the Japanese Alps, and admire the stunning views of Kappa Bridge and the Hotaka mountain range.
- * Special arrangement to visit Suwa Grand Shrine's Kamisha Honmiya, a shrine with a thousand-year history.
- * Stop at Suwako Service Area to enjoy the representative lake scenery of Shinshu from afar.
- Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture is also considered one of the prototypes for "Itomori Lake" in the popular animated film "Your Name."
- * Experience the natural mountains, lake views, and historical and cultural charm of Shinshu in one day.
- What to expect
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* Kamikochi, the Hometown of the Gods Kamikochi, located in the Northern Alps on the border of Nagano and Gifu Prefectures, is known as the "Hometown of the Gods" and is one of Japan's most representative high-mountain natural scenic areas. It is famous for the crystal-clear Azusa River, the iconic "Kappa Bridge," and the magnificent peaks of the Hotaka Mountain Range and Mount Yake. With an elevation of approximately 1,500 meters, the climate is cool and pleasant, making it a popular summer retreat. In autumn, visitors can enjoy the vibrant red leaves and golden grasslands. The entire Kamikochi area is strictly protected, preserving its pristine forests, wetlands, and alpine streams, creating a pure landscape that feels like stepping into a living painting. * Suwa Grand Shrine, Kamisha Honmiya Suwa Grand Shrine, Kamisha Honmiya, is one of Japan's oldest shrines and a representative sacred site for mountain worship in the Shinshu region. With a history spanning over a thousand years, it enshrines deities rel