Sightseeing in Kamikochi – Kamikochi Official Website

The topic of sightseeing in Kamikochi is a tough one to tackle in brief, the reason being that there’s just so much to see. If, for example, you take the bus from Sawando to Kamikochi Bus Terminal and never look back, you’ve already missed two prime spots: the wonderful Taisho Pond and the delightfully subdued Tashiro Pond.

Kappa Bridge

Kappa Bridge (Kappabashi) is a suspension bridge over the Azusa River in the center of Kamikochi, not far from the …

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Taisho Pond

Taisho Pond (Taishoike) was formed in 1915, when an eruption of the nearby volcano Mt. Yakedake dammed the Azusa River. …

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Myojin Pond

Myojin Pond or Myojinike (admission: 300 yen) is about an hour’s hike from the Kappa Bridge area. Here, you will …

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Tashiro Pond

Tashiro Pond, one of Kamikochi's most scenic spots, is a small pond surrounded by marshland. It is located along the …

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Dakesawa Marsh

The Dakesawa Marsh, reached in a 5- to 10-minute walk from the Kappa Bridge along the hiking trail towards Myojin …

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Weston Monument

A small relief to honor the memory of Walter Weston (1861-1940), the English missionary who introduced Western-style mountain climbing to …

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Kamikochi Information Center

Hours: 8:00-17:00 The Kamikochi Information Center, is located next to the Kamikochi bus terminal and provides a variety of information …

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Kamikochi Visitor Center

Hours: 8:00-17:00 Open daily from 8:00 to 17:00 (free admission), the visitor center introduces the geography, geology, plants, animals, and …

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Kamikochi Bus Terminal

The Kamikochi Bus Terminal is the main hub of access to Kamikochi and all buses/taxis arrive here. Just next to …

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