上高 地 Kappa Bridge Upon arrival at the Kamikochi bus terminal, go to the ticket office and present

your boarding ticket. Choose the bus you want to return on to get a seiriken
Kamikochi (numbered boarding ticket). If you don't have the seiriken by peak times, you
might not be able to take the bus you want to board.
●Transport is non-JR. The Japan Rail Passes do not cover these trains or buses.

K-30 ●You can buy two-day or four-day discount passes at the Matsumoto and
Chubu Sangaku National Park

Kamikochi
Shin-Shimashima Bus Terminals (not JR stations). The four-day pass can also
Free wi-fi Make sure you arrive at the bus terminal at least 10 minutes before the be purchased at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center and Gero Bus Terminal.
departure time. Present your boarding ticket and your seiriken, and you will be
guided into the bus in numerical order of your seiriken. ●Two-Day Free Passport Kamikochi / Norikura (6,000 yen for adults) covers
Kamikochi, Shirahone, Norikura, Matsumoto, Asama Hot Springs, and

Takayama Matsumoto Utsukushigahara Hot Springs.

●Four-Day Alps Wide Shinshu / Hida Free Passport (Adults: Apr thru Nov: 10,290
Experience Kamikochi's sacred highlands: ¥5,040 ¥2,600 K-28 ¥4,650 ¥2,500
yen / Dec thru Mar: 8,800 yen) covers Hida Takayama, Shirakawago,
Shin-Hotaka Hot Springs, and Gero Hot Springs, in addition to the Two-Day
crystal clear waters below and spectacular Free Passport areas.
alpine scenery all year round Free wi-fi
K-01 Free wi-fi

Open from April 17 (Grand Open April 27) to November 15 You can buy a ticket for the Kamikochi Line at either one
Free wi-fi K-20 AK-01 of two machines on the left hand side of the ticket
machine area on the 3rd floor in Matsumoto Station.

Press the “ English” button on the sceen first to get

directions in English. Need to choose Single or
Round-trip ticket.

After the ticket gate, follow a blue display for platform #7

for the Kamikochi line.

Climate Clothing
Kamikochi has a relatively high number of sunny days except for the Short Stays

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rainy season from June to mid-July. However, the mountain weather Wear suitable walking shoes, such as sneakers, and clothes that
can change abruptly, and sudden showers and thunderstorms are you don't mind getting dirty. The weather in the mountains can
likely to occur, especially on summer afternoons. There are many days change abruptly, so do not forget an extra outer layer and rain gear
with drastic temperature changes throughout the day. even in the summer.
Accumulated Snow Long Stays

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There is heavy snowfall in winter and depending on the location and the weather It is recommended that you bring additional outer clothes to handle
that year, there can be snow or ice on the climbing trails between October and the drastic temperature differences in the afternoon and evening.
June. As such, winter mountain climbing experience and proper clothing and Your walk will go much better if you bring a windbreaker and
equipment are required. two-piece rain suit.

Takayama
FAQ Kamikochi
Matsumoto

Bank / ATM Convenience Stores

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There are no banks or There are none within Kamikochi but most supplies can
ATMs in Kamikochi. be bought at shops in/around the Bus Terminal or in the
hotel lobbies.

Credit card Lost and found

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Most places can Please contact the police station in the information center
accept the major （tel: 0263-95-2013） .
credit cards. If unavailable, inquire at the closest shop or
accommodation facility.

JAPAN Accommodations ¥12,420 34,020 0263-95-2221

[Number on the back of the map]
Rate:Per parson except at Kamikochi Imperial Hotel, inclusive of dinner and breakfast, tax, and service charge
J:Japanese-style room / W:Western-style room / D:Dormitory ¥18,360 48,600 0263-95-2131
* Prices (incl. 8% tax) as of Sep. 1 ¥26,460 73,440 0263-95-2111
¥17,820 24,840 0263-95-2301 ¥8,500 0263-95-2418
¥16,524 32,400 0263-95-2311 ¥14,040 29,700 0263-95-2211
¥32,400 54,000 0263-95-2121 ¥10,000 18,000 0263-95-2036
Kamikochi ¥39,000 45,500 0263-95-2001 ¥8,500 10,500 0263-95-2526 Your cooperation would be beneficial for passing on
an unspoiled natural environment to future generations.
Matsumoto,Nagano ¥10,800 32,400 0263-95-2231 ¥12,000 29,000 0263-95-2508
¥9,000 22,000 0263-95-2206 ¥7,000 10,000 0263-95-2421 Kamikochi - automobile-free resort
Spring Summer Fall Statue in front of Matsumoto Station 1893 - Walter Weston, an English missionary,
climbed Mt. Mae-Hotakadake guided by Kamonji Mt.Yakedake Private cars are forbidden from entering
of Kamonji Goya Lodge. Following that, Weston had a major throughout the year
introduced the “Japan Alps” and Kamikochi to the eruption in
1907 and 1915, Private cars (including motorcycles) are prohibited from
rest of the world.
which formed entering Kamikochi to protect the precious natural environment
Taisho Pond. and scenic beauty by reducing greenhouse gasses. Park your
car at pay parking lots in Sawando or Hirayu and take a
low-pollution shuttle bus or a taxi.

Kamikochi (meaning “the place where the gods descend”) is the most
Tour bus regulated
famous location in the Chubu Sangaku National Park. It is the ideal starting Tour buses are also prohibited for a total of about 22 days
point for various mountain activities. The highlights of the park’s central during peak period through July to October. Take a shuttle bus
or a taxi at Sawando or Hirayu.
portion, which sits high above sea level at 1,500 m, are the magnificent
alpine views, active volcano, prehistoric forest, and
azure waters of the Azusa River flowing naturally The original Kappa Bridge
Kappa Bridge has
from the center of the mountains. been rebuilt every
several decades
since 1891, and
Kappa Bridge is a symbol of Kamikochi. A kappa is a Matsumoto Tourist Information Center
Kamikochi Tourism Association legendary Japanese water imp that is said to dwell in
the current bridge 3-8-13 Ote, Matsumoto City, Nagano, Japan 390-0874
1828 - A priest named Banryu Shonin is the fifth streams. The novel “Kappa” was written by famous
http://www.kamikochi.org/ reached the summit of Japanese novelist Ryunosuke Akutagawa after he climbed JR Matsumoto Station 3F, 1-1-1 Fukashi, Matsumoto City, Nagano, Japan 390-0815
generation.
Mt. Yari for the first time in history. Mt. Yari from Kamikochi in 1920. Email : oote-info@matsumoto-tca.or.jp URL : https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/

SEP 2019
 Mt. Nishi-Hotakadake Mt. Oku-Hotakadake Mt. Mae-Hotakadake

Nishiho Doppyo(peak)
Dakesawa

Tent site for carry-in: ¥500

for one person per night
0263-95-2421

9 Toringo crabapple
Hotaka Mountain Range Seen from Taisho Pond
trees（Konashi）

4 Weston 6 Konashidaira
Memorial Tokusawa Lodge
Plaque Bathing for those
A plaque on the rock face not staying overnight To Mt. Chogatake
commemorates the English Adults : ¥800 ▲ 4 hrs ▼ 3 hrs
missionary who introduced Children : ¥500
the Japan Alps to the rest 15:00-19:30 White flowers blossom in May.
of the world.

The foremost campsite in Japan

located a little behind Kappa Bridge
with a public bath, a shop, a
10 10 Tokusawa
Dakesawa Marsh restaurant, and a barbeque area.
From the Kappa Bridge, travel 15 Popular among mountain
Kamikouchi Onsen Hotel
1 Taisho Pond Bathing for those
minutes along the Azusa River
towards Myojin Pond. You will find
climbers and backpackers.
Wild monkeys
Cabin: From ¥11,000 for two
not staying overnight abundant springs and a view of Mt. persons per night can be seen in this area.
[hot spring] Roppyaku from the wooden Konashidaira Rental/permanently-installed
walkways placed throughout the In early summer, alpine tent（for 4-5 persons）: ¥8,000
Adults : ¥800 plants come out besides
Bathing for those
Dakesawa Marsh. not staying overnight
Children : ¥400 the walking path along the
Tent site for carry-in: ¥800
for one person per night
7:00-9:00 / 12:30-15:00 clear Azusa River. You can ¥600
Alpine Hotel 0263-95-2321 Further behind Myojin Pond with fewer
appreciate the solemnity 12:00-19:00 Furuike (pond) tourists, this is a quiet and spacious
Bathing for those and stillness of Kamikochi.
A beautiful pond like a mirror. place with a campground on a former
not staying overnight A natural spring rises from the pasture and two accommodations. In
¥1,000 bottom. NOTICE May and June, rare wild flowers come

The eruption of Mt. Yakedake in 1915

7：00-10：30/12:00-14:30
8 7 ●Never feed wildlife, including
monkeys and birds.
●Keep your distance from
out all over in white.
Rental/permanently-installed
tent（for 3-4 persons）: ¥7,500
caused the river to be blocked to form
Lemeiesta Hotel
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the pond, leaving the part of swamped monkeys. Tent site for carry-in: ¥700
forest miraculously intact. This is the Bathing for those ●Never catch animals or pick for one person per night
entrance of Kamikochi not staying overnight plants. Never go off the trails. 0263-95-2508
[hot spring] ●Never smoke while walking.

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and provides spectacular
alpine scenery of the Adults : ¥2,100 ●Take all of your garbage with
you when you leave.

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Hotaka mountain range Children : ¥1,050
and Mt. Yakedake. Yamanokami 11：00-13:00
Mallard
（mountain god）

9 7 Myojin Pond 8 Cosmetic willow

2 Tashiro Pond

Kamikochi Visitor Center Fresh Green & Fall Foliage

Introduces the nature in
5 Kappa Bridge Kamikochi is at its most beautiful
Kamikochi and the Northern between mid to late May, when buds
Alps with panels,photos, and start to appear, and June. Experience
videos. These trees have survived the ice a Kamikochi free from crowds with
A solemn pond in a virgin forest. It is a part age. The name refers to the fact fresh green and traces of snow on the
Shimizu River of a shrine and an admission fee（¥300）is that young branches look like they Hotaka Mountain Range. Leaves
The beautiful river comes requi-red. Mallards may be seen swimming are wearing makeup with white begin to change colors from mid to
The shallow pond lies in open from spring water and peacefully in the water. powder. It becomes pink-tinted late September, and forests turn gold
grassland in a virgin forest. The spring never gets muddy with through late autumn to early spring. in late October.
water feels cold in summer and does heavy rain.

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not freeze even in midwinter, reflecting
mountains beautifully.
Walking trail Public toilet H Accommodation
A suspension-bridge lies at the center
of Kamikochi. It is the most popular
▲ 3.5 hrs ▼ 2 hrs Walking time Public pay toilet Campsite
photo spot with the Hotaka mountain 15mins
range in the background. Every year on October 8th, a mystifying
Climbing trail Medical office Shrine
boat festival takes place in the shrine of
Myojin Pond.
Mt. Yakedake Bus route Police station Scenic spot

1 3 Walking Trail 0263-95-2433 To Tokugotoge Pass

▲ 2 hrs ▼ 1.5 hrs
Forest road Bus stop White spotted
char
The main climbing trail for Kamikochi
used when the current roadway was
i Information Parking lot
not opened.

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The active volcano (2,455 meter
elevation) currently gives off smoke,
and has a name meaning "burning
mountain". Popular among You will see a variety of natural scenes
non-Japanese hikers because you can along the 1.9 km walking trail from
take a single-day hike and feel the Taisho Pond to Tashiro Bridge. There
dynamism of the living earth. are marshes, clear streams where fish
can be seen swimming, wild flowers,
and forests.