Kamikochi hiking trails map

Short stay of less than 2 hours

When visiting Kamikochi on a tour of style that goes around sightseeing spots all over Japan, It seems that the time of stay in Kamikochi is often about 1 to 2 hours. Even with a short stay, if you refer to the model course, you can enjoy it firmly.

Walking around Kappa Bridge and Azusakawa river

Required amount : about 1 to 1.5 hours 

(About 45 minutes on foot · 3.1 km)

It is a course that you can walk slowly while enjoying the scenery. Since we have many well-maintained roads, we can shorten the time. If you have plenty of time, it is good to go around Tashiro Pond.

Explanation of walking route and spot

1. Departure

Depart from Bus Terminal. Will head first to Kappa Bridge.

2. Kappa Bridge 

Commemorative photo taken on the bridge against the mountains.

3. Azusa river Right Bank route 

Go a refreshing forest road. (Although the road is diverging, do not worry)

4. Weston garden

If you have time and interest. (Where the scenery is beautiful)

5. Hotaka Tashiro bridge 

The view from the bridge on the mountain side and the downstream is very beautiful.

6. Azusa-river crank 

Dynamically meandering Azusagawa embankment is quiet and exhilarating road.

Promenade walking in the forest

Promenade walking in the forest

Even if you have only one hour of stay, It is fully possible to go around while enjoying the scenery.

Do not have enough time to go to Tashiro pond or Taisho pond. (It is possible if you can get off the bus at Taisho pond. See Efficient course)

Walk on Kamikochi highlight

Required amount : about 1.5 hours 

(About 70 minutes on foot · 4.2 km)

If you can get off the bus at Taisho pond, you can walk slowly and enjoy the famous spots of Kamikochi with an efficient route with no waste.

Explanation of walking route and spot

1. Taisho pond (deck) 

Det off the bus in front of Taisho pond, Will depart in front of the pond after enjoying the scenery and pictures.

Nature Hiking

walk on the promenade which was maintained in the forest. The way to walk on the right side.

3. Tashiro marshland (deck) 

The mountains are the most beautiful place, autumn is the grass colored leaves attraction.

4. Tashiro pond 

Several islands float in clear water pond. Like a photograph or an artificially created garden.

The road diverges

Distance and time are the same no matter which way you go. 

5. Hotaka Tashiro bridge 

The view from the bridge on the mountain side and the downstream is very beautiful. 

6. Azusa-river crank 

Dynamically meandering Azusagawa embankment is quiet and exhilarating road.

River levee

After about 15 minutes to Kappa Bridge if it crank out the crank curve.

7. Kappa bridge 

Commemorative photo taken on the bridge against the mountains.

If you arrive early in the morning, you may be able to see fog Taisho pond.

If you arrive early in the morning, you may be able to see fog Taisho pond.

It is possible to go around Kamikochi highlights "Taisho pond", "Tashiro pond" and "Kappa bridge" if you stay for 2 hours.

Even if I took a leisurely walk, it is just about two hours.

However, only when getting off the bus at Taisho pond.

Feel nature in a little time

Required amount : As far as time permits 

(20 minutes or more)

Are you enjoying only Kappa Bridge from the bus terminal and returning? If it's this place, you can feel the atmosphere of Kamikochi even if it is only 20 to 30 minutes.

Explanation of walking route and spot

1. Kappa Bridge 

Commemorative photo taken on the bridge against the mountains. Will go back when return.

2. Natural excursion way 

Walking walking trails made of wood, crossing a stream. Right bank natural exploration road is a quiet forest road.

3. Dakesawa marshland 

Quiet and cool forest with few people. Why do not you enjoy yourself to relax as much as you can.