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KAMIKOCHI: Spectacular Alpine Scenery & Crystal Clear Waters

KAMIKOCHI: Spectacular Alpine Scenery & Crystal Clear Waters

Nature & Outdoor

Joined 2025

Ken-ichi M.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

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Nagano

English

12 hours

Private tour (only you and Ken-ichi M.)

Up to 10 people

Kamikochi, located at 1,500 meter high above sea level, is one of the famous mountain scenic spots. From the spot, breathtaking views of 3,000-meter-class peaks in the Japan Alps can be seen. With azure waters of the Azusa River and Kappa-bashi, a suspension bridge, these enchanting landscapes attract visiters from all over the world.

Itinerary

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07:30 PM

Meeting Point

Lobby of your hotel in Nagano city

07:40 AM

Nagano Station of JR East

Getting on the train at 07:48 AM bound for Matsumoto station.

Then, changing to the train departing at 09:24 AM bound for Shin-shimashima station.

11:10 AM

Kamikochi

At the Shin-shimashima station, boarding on the bus at 10:05 AM bound for Kamikochi.

Getting off at Teikoku (Imperial) Hotel Mae bus stop, let's walk 15 mins for Weston Memorial Plaque that commemorates the English missionary who introduced the Japan Alps to the rest of the world.

We will visit Kappa-bashi suspension bridge and Myojin-ike pond afterwards.

03:10 PM

Kamikochi Bus Terminal

Getting on the bus at 15:15 PM bound for Shin-shimashima station.

Changing to the train at 16:43 PM bound for Matsumoto station.

Then,changing to the train at 17:34 PM bound for Nagano station. The train arrives the station at 18:51 PM.

Ending Point

Lobby at your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

• Guide fee

What‘s not included

•Public Transportation fees(one way/person):

Train from Nagano to Matsumoto = ¥750

Train from Matsumoto to Shin-shimashima

= ¥710

Bus from Shin-shimashima to Kamikochi

= ¥3,000

•Lunch price depends on what you'd like to eat.

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This mountainous area tends to change the weather frequently, so make sure to bring rain gears with you.

* This tour can be operated from Apr.17 to Nov. 15.

From Apr. 17 to Nov. 15.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Ken-ichi M.

5.00 / 5

(2 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Ken-ichi M.

In March 1983, I graduated Chiba university. Major is psychology.

In April 1983, I entered a manufacturing company of semiconductor components and I was assaigned to the overseas sales dept.

For more than 40 years, I had done sales activities with foreign semiconductor companies using English language.

I had visited foreign customer companies located in several foreign countries on once a month basis.

I have stationed myself in Singapore and Malaysia for 5 years.

I have homestayed in Los Angels for a month and in Oakland New Zealand for a week.

I have welcomed an American teacher in my house for a week as a homestay program.

I have passed the examination of Tour Guide in 2016.

I have teached the skiing in Shiga Highland Ski Resort, Happo-one Ski Resort and Iwatake Ski Resort.

I had guided bus passengers(most of them were Austllarian people) at the bus terminal in Hakuba-Happo.

I am now teaching junior high school students English grammar.

Reviews

Ys C.

5 / 5

Dec 31, 2025

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