Enjoy a full-day trip with plenty of time to explore the breathtaking scenery of Kamikochi from Kanazawa! This highly popular hiking tour offers a comfortable and hassle-free experience with a direct large bus, making your journey smooth and enjoyable.
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The Highlight
- An English-speaking guide will accompany the bus. （Please explore Kamikochi on your own）
Spend approximately four hours enjoying nature at your own pace, whether hiking, climbing, or sightseeing.
Admire the stunning 3,000-meter-high Hotaka Mountain Range from the iconic Kappa Bridge.
This course departs from Kanazawa ※Kanazawa is conveniently accessible by flight to Komatsu Airport（KMQ） ※ Shinkansen and limited express trains are available from Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
The Experience
Kamikochi – A Stunning Mountain Retreat
Kamikochi, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, is a breathtaking mountain resort at an elevation of approximately 1,500 meters. As part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park, it has been designated as both a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and a Special Natural Monument of Japan.
From Kappa Bridge, which spans the Azusa River flowing through the Northern Japan Alps (Hida Mountains), visitors can admire the majestic Hotaka Mountain Range, towering over 3,000 meters. Other popular walking courses include Taisho Pond, Myojin Pond, and Tokusawa, where visitors can fully immerse themselves in the grandeur of nature. Kamikochi welcomes approximately 1.5 million visitors annually, making it a lively mountain resort perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Must-Visit Spots
Kappa Bridge
A prime viewing spot offering stunning panoramas of the Hotaka Mountain Range, Dakesawa, and Azusa River, with Mt. Yake in the opposite direction.
※ Best drop-off point: Kamikochi Bus Terminal
Myojin Pond
A mystical pond with crystal-clear waters reflecting the sky, surrounded by serene coniferous forests.
※ Best drop-off point: Kamikochi Bus Terminal
Taisho Pond & Tashiro Pond
These enchanting ponds beautifully reflect Mt. Yake and the Hotaka Mountain Range on their surfaces, making them iconic Kamikochi landscapes.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- 08:15Meet up with your guide at JR Kanazawa Station ※West Exit side （Kanazawa-kou Exit） 8:30 Tour Start
- Kamikochi (Free walk, lunch by own) ★You can stay at your leisure for about 4 hours. You can get off and return boarding at Kamikochi Bus Terminal
- Arrival at Kanazawa Station around 18:30 ※Subject to change due to traffic conditions
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
- If the minimum number of participants (16) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
- The tour will proceed as scheduled, even in rainy weather.
- If there are significant traffic delays, the time to explore Kamikochi may be shortened.
Important Booking Information
- Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%
