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Kamikochi One-Day Hiking Trip: Explore the Hidden Forest Streams of the Japanese Alps Kamikochi, a pristine natural forest stream sanctuary in the Northern Japanese Alps, is located upstream of the Azusa River in western Nagano Prefecture. It is part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park, surrounded by the Hotaka Mountain Range, Mount Yake, and the Jonen Mountains, with an average elevation of about 1500 meters. This is a famous mountain sightseeing and hiking destination in Japan, renowned for its primeval forests, clear streams, and magnificent mountain scenery. It is only open seasonally from mid-April to mid-November each year. Kamikochi, a classic hidden gem of the Japanese Alps, is beautiful in all four seasons and especially suitable for escaping the summer heat and enjoying autumn foliage. Kappa-bashi (Kappa Bridge) Kamikochi's iconic landmark, a 36.6-meter-long wooden suspension bridge spanning the Azusa River. This is an excellent spot to view the reflection of the Hotaka Mountain Range, especially on