EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF KAMIKOCHI.
Located in the birthplace of the Japan Alps, Kamikochi
offers breathtaking views and access to your next adventure.
ABOUT KAMIKOCHI & THE NATIONAL PARK
As a way of preserving nature, many national parks are kept out of reach. Not here. Kamikochi is part of an amazing park system offering great access to the great outdoors.
NATURE & WILDLIFE
Some people come here for the wildlife and the animals. Come and meet these nice guys yourself… all right, maybe not the black bears (do not be afraid, they are really shy), but the monkeys are real fun. Some people come only to see them.
HISTORY & CULTURE
The natural history of Kamikochi is one of great elemental upheavals occurring over many thousands of years, though some of these were also quite recent. The mountains and valleys were shaped in part by glacial activity, evidence of which can still be seen in some of the most prominent peaks.
WEATHER & RECOMMENDED CLOTHES
Kamikochi is located in the mountains at an elevation of 1,500 m; therefore, even in summer, it may be necessary to wear a coat. Depending on the season and time of day, temperature differences can be quite extreme, and the weather can also change easily, so bringing appropriate clothing and footwear is important.
RULES & SAFETY GUIDE
In Japan, National Parks are areas that are designated as significant to Japan’s natural environment and subject to regulations intended to preserve and protect them to the greatest extent possible. These regulations vary from place to place, but typically they emphasize the preservation of wildlife and plant life, as well as acts that harm the environment such as littering.
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