- Overview
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- A hiker’s paradise, Japan’s National Geographic Park is restricted to private cars and is not allowed to enter.
- Stroll through Kamikochi, the home of Japan’s gods, and experience some of Japan’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Unlock the Kappa Bridge and Myojin Bridge and enjoy the pristine scenery of Japan's pristine waters
- Experience what it’s like to be 1,500 meters in the air, surrounded by majestic mountains and crystal-clear lakes
- Kamikochi is rare in Japan and has two titles. Designated as a "Special Place of Scenic Spot" and "Special Natural Monument"
- What to expect
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Kamikochi is a tourist resort and summer resort located in the upper reaches of the Azusagawa River in the southern part of the Hida Mountains in western Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is surrounded by the Hotaka Mountain Range, Yakidake Mountains, and the Jonen Mountain Range. With an altitude of about 1,500 meters, it is part of the Chubu Mountains National Park and is designated as a "Special Scenic Spot" and "Special Natural Monument." There are hot springs here and it is also a base for climbing Mount Hotaka and Mount Guni. It became known to the world after being introduced by the British missionary Weston in the 19th century, and is also known to many mountaineers as a famous scenic spot in Japan. Kamikochi is usually open to tourists from mid-April to mid-November. In winter, Kamikochi is inaccessible due to heavy snowfall.
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