河童橋、上高地のメイン Kappa Bridge, main part of Kamikochi
ゆっくりと景色を眺める、お土産を買ういろいろできます。You can take your time to enjoy the scenery and buy souvenirs.
最高の景色！Great view!
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コーヒーとケーキで一休み
Take a break for coffee and cake.
全長200メートルしかない川、大雨でも濁ることなく上高地の貴重な飲料水として飲めます。
The river is only 200 meters long ,Even in heavy rains, the water does not become muddy and can be drunk as precious drinking water in Kamikochi.
キャンプ場 バンガローもあります。
Campsites Bungalows are also available.
ここから明神池まで20分程です。
It takes about 20 minutes from here to Myojin Pond.
How to get Route From Nagoya to Kamikochi
Nagoya to Matsumoto ２ｈ
Matsumoto – Shin‐shimashima 0.5h
Niijima- Kamikochi １ｈ
Kamikochi by train from Nagoya, first take the limited express “Shinano” on the Chuo Line to Matsumoto; there is one train every hour, so it is easy and convenient for you.
The boarding platform for the limited express “Shinano” at Nagoya Station is platform 10. After leaving Nagoya, the train also stops at Chikusa and Tajimi. It takes about 2 hours to arrive at Matsumoto.
<check!> Matsumoto is not the first stop for the limited express Shinano to Nagoya on the way back. If you make your own arrangements, it is better to reserve a reserved seat. The free plan of travel agency is to use the reserved seat for round trip.
Matsumoto Station
The Kamikochi Line, a local train that usually takes you to Kamikochi, is located at Matsumoto Station on platform 7, inside the same ticket gate as the JR line.
If you arrive at Matsumoto by limited express train and head straight to Kamikochi without stopping at Matsumoto, you can take the No. 7 train directly. You can buy a ticket from Matsumoto to Kamikochi when you change to the bus at the last stop, Niijima Station.
Once you exit the ticket gate at Matsumoto Station or transfer from the highway bus, you can buy a ticket from the ticket machine on the Kamikochi Line.
Matsumoto – Niijima
The Kamikochi Line is a cute two-car train that takes a leisurely ride through the countryside as it passes through the town of Matsumoto. If the weather is clear, you can enjoy the view of the mountains, and it is interesting to see tourists and local students riding together.
There are also direct buses from the Matsumoto Bus Terminal (about a 5-minute walk from the station) to Kamikochi (advance reservations required), although only two buses a day are available. If you can time it right, it is a convenient way to get to Kamikochi without having to change trains.
Niijima Station
The bus stop is right in front of you as you exit the ticket gate. It will take more than an hour to get to the bus stop, so you will want to use the restroom. Buses bound for Norikura-Kogen sometimes depart at the same time, so be careful not to get on the wrong bus if there are two buses.
Niijima- Kamikochi
The bus runs along the valley of Azusa River. A short distance after departure, you will cross a bridge, and the river is first on the left. After passing the Inakaku Dam, the view of the dammed lake will be on the right. After passing Nagawa Wataru, the lake will be on the left again, but it will be difficult to see due to many tunnels. The tunnel and the canyon scenery alternates with the Sawando hot spring area on the way.
After passing through the last tunnel, you will finally reach Kamikochi. Taisho Pond comes into view on the left. It is like a “welcome to Kamikochi. The rest of the way is through the forest scenery, and we arrive at the bus terminal.
Kamikochi Bus Terminal
There is a tourist center, information center, tipping toilets, stores, and luggage storage.
<check!> The bus for the return trip is by reservation only, specifying the flight in advance. You can make a reservation online or at the Kamikochi Bus Terminal counter and specify the bus you want to take at the same time you buy your ticket. Reservations and ticket purchases can be made from one month in advance until 15 minutes before departure from the bus terminal. If you miss the bus, you can make a change at the bus terminal counter only on the day of purchase (100 yen fee).
Only the flight is designated, and seats are unreserved. You will be seated in the seat of your choice on a first-come, first-served basis.
Official Guide
