A Relaxing Time at Kamikochi (Nagano, Japan)

It’s my 8th visit to Japan and Kamikochi is high on my list on places to visit. It only opens around April to November.
Finally made it happen this year!

Just got back from Kamikochi and I think it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited in Japan. The whole place feels unreal, crystal clear rivers, snow-capped mountains, quiet forest trails, and air so fresh and crisp. Every angle is picture perfect.

It’s even more beautiful when you stay overnight at a ryokan and when the daytrippers leave, you feel like you gor the whole place to yourself.

We booked our transportation one month ahead and the accomodation 3 months ahead. There are not much ryokans in the area so booking early is important.

We took the direct bus from Shinjuku to Kamikochi
On our way back, we decided to stay overnight at Matsumuto City, then back to Shinjuku via direct bus.

Photo 1 : The view of the crystal clear water facing Mt. Hotaka

Photo 2: The famous Kappa Bashi bridge with less people after 4 PM.

Photo 3: Azusa river with the view of Mt Yakedake

Photo 4: Ryokan Stay at Nishi-Itoya