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What to Expect

Pre-trip Notice:
Between 18:00 and 21:00 the day before your trip, the operator will email the guide and vehicle details. Please check your inbox and spam folder. During peak seasons, emails may be delayed. Always refer to the most recent email if you receive more than one.

Itinerary Highlights:

• Departure: Downtown Nagoya (morning)
• Hiking Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours

Recommended Routes:

Route 1: Taisho Pond → Tashiro Pond → Kappa Bridge

Perfect for first-time visitors!

• Distance: 3.5 km
• Time: 1–1.5 hours
• Trail: Easy and scenic
• Highlights: Dreamy dead trees at Taisho Pond, tranquil wetlands at Tashiro Pond, iconic Kappa Bridge

Route 2: Kappa Bridge → Myojin Bridge → Hotaka Shrine Okunomiya & Myojin Pond

Ideal for experienced hikers

• Distance: 5.6 km
• Highlights: Peaceful trails, shrine visits, and serene views by Myojin Pond

Featured Attractions:

• Taisho Pond: Formed by volcanic eruption, known for surreal dead trees and seasonal reflections
• Tashiro Pond: A shallow wetland with lush greens in May and golden hues in October
• Kappa Bridge: Iconic Kamikochi landmark with panoramic views of Hotaka Mountains and Azusa River
• Myojin Pond: A serene spot near Hotaka Shrine, perfect for photographers
• Hotaka Mountain Range & Yakedake: Includes Japan’s third-highest peak and an active volcano
• Hotaka Shrine Okunomiya: Experience traditional Japanese culture and cuisine like grilled rock fish

Good to Know

• Japanese law limits vehicle operation to 10 hours. The guide may adjust the itinerary accordingly.
• Emails are sent the night before the trip with guide/vehicle info. Check your spam folder.
• This is a group tour and may include guests speaking various languages.
• Seat assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Leave special requests in the booking notes.
• Departure time may vary slightly in peak seasons. Final timing is based on the pre-trip email.
• Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may result in missed departures with no refund.
• Weather and seasonal events (e.g., cherry blossoms, autumn leaves) may impact the schedule.
• Each guest may bring one piece of luggage. Advance notice is required.
• Vehicle type depends on group size and cannot be selected.
• Mid-tour departures are not allowed. No refund for unused portions of the tour.
• Seasonal events are subject to weather and availability. No refunds for unmet expectations.

Sample Tour Schedule

08:00 – Departure from Nagoya
11:30–15:00 – Kamikochi Hiking (Self-guided, approx. 3.5 hours)
18:30 – Return to Nagoya

Attractions may vary due to weather or crowding:

• Taisho Ike Pond
• Tashiroike
• Kappa Bridge
• Myojin Pond
• Hotaka Mountain Range
• Yakedake
• Hotaka Shrine Okunomiya

Package Options

Meeting Point Tour (Chinese/English Speaking Guide)

Price: ¥9,250

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Departure Address:
Matsuura Building
5-17 Tsubakichō, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 453-0015, Japan

Reviews

“Joined this tour on 4 May 25. Kamikochi is so beautiful that you should not miss it. Our guide is Ms Liu, we were a big group consisting of Chinese, Japanese and English speaking tourists. She doesn’t share much and the whole journey was very peaceful. We had 3.5 hrs there but we didn’t manage to cover all the places in Kamikochi. Queue was long…”