Planning to visit Kamikochi in mid May 2025. Intend to come from Kanazawa. We are looking to do easy hikes. Is one night stay sufficient? We have one more night to spare. Should we spend it at Hirayu ...

I have one full day in Kamikochi (in mid-July) and my goal is to get the maximum hiking possible in a day. I am an experienced and fit hiker. First-off, am I right to assume you stay the previous ...

The journey begins at the Kappa bridge, a short walk from the Kamikochi bus terminal. This area is usually full of tourists, but the wilderness is not far off. From here, it is a flat, three-hour walk ...

Marvel at Hiroshima’s resilient nature, inspiring hope and renewal. Discover Kamikochi’s breathtaking mountain scenery and Shirakami-sanchi’s ancient beech forests from above. He won ...

MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--Authorities in Kamikochi, a mountain resort area and gateway to the Northern Japan Alps, are on high alert after an earthquake swarm triggered avalanches ...