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Kamikochi: Japan Alps Highland Valley Exploration

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5 attractions in Matsumoto: Kamikōchi, Mount Hotaka, Hirayu Onsen, and 2 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a Facebook post by iamntg93.

Kamikōchi

Kamikōchi

Scenic Spot
Scenic spot
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4.7

• Highland valley in the Northern Japan Alps with breathtaking alpine scenery • Hike the 7km loop trail with crystal-clear river views and nature frames • Cozy cafes along the way serve food that tastes extra good after a hike


Mount Hotaka

Mount Hotaka

Mountain Peak
Mountain peak
star
4.7

• Majestic mountain range offering the best views from the hiking trail • Part of the Northern Japan Alps • Walk towards it for spectacular photographic opportunities


Hirayu Onsen

Hirayu Onsen

Place

• Transfer point for seamless shuttle connections to Kamikochi • Buses run every hour from Takayama to here • Shuttles to Kamikochi available every 30 minutes


Taisho Ike Pond

Taisho Ike Pond

Scenic Spot
Scenic spot
star
4.5

• Recommended starting point for a hike to shorten the loop by 25% • Offers excellent views walking towards Mount Hotaka range • Ask the bus driver to let you off one stop early here


Kappa Bridge, Kamikochi

Kappa Bridge, Kamikochi

Scenic Spot
Scenic spot
star
4.6

• Offers unreal views of the surrounding alpine landscape • A must-see spot during your visit to Kamikochi • Allocate time to enjoy the scenery from here

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