Kamikochi Trekking June 2014
Kamikochi is part of Chubu Sangaku National Park.
Open from late April to November 15.
Several trekking trails leading to Mt Oku-Hotakadake, Mt Yari, Mt Chogatake
Experience the sacred highlands of Hotaka Mountain Range. Crystal-clear water flow along Azusa River with spectacular alpine scenery all round.
Japan Trip: Kamikochi scenic walk in great nature, Nagano01 Moochan
Japan Trip: Kamikochi scenic walk in great nature, Nagano01 Moochan
Kamikochi (上高地, Kamikōchi) is a popular resort in the Northern Japan Alps of Nagano Prefecture, offering some of Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery. It is open from mid/late April until November 15 and shuts down during winter. In 2014, Kamikochi is open from April 18 to November 15.
Kamikochi is a roughly 15 kilometer long plateau in the Azusa River Valley, about 1500 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by tall mountains, including Nishihotakadake (2909 m), Okuhotakadake (3190 m), Maehotakadake (3090 m) and the active volcano Yakedake (2455 m).
Part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park, Kamikochi has only been moderately developed with half a dozen hotels, a few souvenir shops, mountain huts and hiking trails. Private cars are banned from Kamikochi, and access is only possible by bus or taxi. In the center of Kamikochi, a short walk from the bus terminal, stands the Kappabashi (Kappa Bridge). From the Kappabashi, hiking trails lead up and down the valley and towards the summits of the surrounding mountains.
The simplest way to enjoy a day in Kamikochi is by hiking the trails along Azusa River from Tashiro Pond to Myojin Bridge. It is a mostly flat terrain and requires no hiking experience and only a few hours of time. The climbs to the surrounding peaks, however, are more challenging and only recommended between mid June and mid September.
Kamikochi is particularly beautiful during the autumn foliage season, which usually peaks in mid October. A wide range of alpine flora can be viewed from May through October, with the best time being mid May through July. Among the wildlife to be observed are monkeys and various birds. Bears are rarely encountered. Be warned that Kamikochi, especially around Kappabashi, gets very busy during the summer holidays (mid July through August) and on weekends during the autumn leaf season (October).
Northern Alps Yarigatake, Obamidake, Nakadake, Minamidake, Minamidake Shindo
Northern Alps Yarigatake, Obamidake, Nakadake, Minamidake, Minamidake Shindo
北アルプス 槍ヶ岳 大喰岳 中岳 南岳
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Music by: Alexandro Querevalú