Kamikochi

Whether you’re an avid hiker or just looking to take in the world-famous scenery on a stroll at the base of the mountains, Kamikochi is an unforgettable

The beautiful Kamikochi valley of Northern Japanese Alps. See why it is often compared to Yosemite.

A complete guide to hiking in Kamikochi, including maps, professional photos, hiking data, access details, and trail information.

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Kamikochi is a hiker's playground. It's a narrow basin that sits within the Northern Japan Alps and offers dramatic landscapes of Japan's highest peaks. It has trails for people of all abilities, so you can do a day trip or go for multi-day traverses. Here we tell you about our experience and how you can best plan yours. It is early June. This is my second time in Japan and the Chubi Sangaku National Park, where Kamikochi valley is, is on my list. So we're doing it. I've spent about three…

Want to go hiking in the Japan Alps? Looking for an easy hike in Japan? Learn how to take a fun and fabulous Kamikochi hiking trip from Takayama!

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