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Kamikochi is one of the most beautiful places in Japan; a haven of unspoilt nature. The ice blue glacial waters of Azusagawa River gush through the valley and the alps soar above you as you wander through forests before taking your obligatory photo on Kappabashi Bridge.
Kamikochi is a perfect place to stretch your legs with easy walks along the river and hot springs at your hotel. It also plays host to the most exhilarating mountain treks in the country. However, there are also a couple of good day walks that hikers and ramblers alike will enjoy.
Kamikochi is extremely popular with Japanese domestic tourists and local walkers. On summer weekends it can be very crowded and it's best to get there early, or to stay over the night before.
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Places near Kamikochi
- Matsumoto 26 kilometers away
- The Japanese Alps 38 kilometers away
- Takayama 43 kilometers away
- Hakuba 55 kilometers away
- Tateyama 58 kilometers away
- Shirakawago 71 kilometers away
- Tsumago 78 kilometers away
- Yudanaka 84 kilometers away
- Kanazawa 99 kilometers away
- Noto Peninsula 142 kilometers away
- Hakone & Mount Fuji 168 kilometers away
- Nikko 188 kilometers away
- Izu Peninsula 192 kilometers away
- Kamakura 197 kilometers away
- Tokyo 198 kilometers away
- Kyoto 224 kilometers away
- Nara 247 kilometers away
- Osaka 264 kilometers away
- Kinosaki Onsen 269 kilometers away
- Mount Koya 300 kilometers away
- Tottori 324 kilometers away
- Dewa-sanzan 324 kilometers away
- Tokushima 376 kilometers away
- Matsushima 380 kilometers away
- Naoshima 392 kilometers away
- Takamatsu 395 kilometers away
- Kurashiki 402 kilometers away
- Tohoku 409 kilometers away
- Iya Valley 423 kilometers away
- Matsue 427 kilometers away
- Kakunodate 448 kilometers away
- Tazawako 463 kilometers away
- Shikoku 470 kilometers away
- Nyuto Onsen 473 kilometers away
Photos of Kamikochi
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Kamikochi, Japanese Alps
Accommodation choices for Kamikochi
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Kamikochi. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Hotel Shirakabaso
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Kamikochi Imperial Hotel
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Ideas for experiencing Kamikochi
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Kamikochi, and which use the best local guides.
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Hiking in the Northern Alps
Hiking in the Northern Alps
There are walks of all grades and lengths possible using Kamikochi as a base, with the easiest keeping to the river valley and more strenuous options leading up to the summits of nearby peaks.
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