Kamikochi, Mountain valley in Matsumoto, Japan
The Kamikochi valley extends for 15 kilometers through the Northern Japan Alps, featuring the Azusa River and numerous mountain peaks reaching 3190 meters.
The region transformed from a logging area in the 1850s into a protected natural reserve following the efforts of British mountaineer Walter Weston in the early 1900s.
The valley contains multiple Shinto shrines that reflect Japanese mountain worship traditions, including ceremonies at Myojin Pond throughout the year.
Access to the valley remains restricted to public transportation from April to November, with direct bus connections from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagano.
The Taisho Pond formed during the 1915 eruption of Mount Yake, creating a natural mirror that reflects the surrounding mountain peaks.
Location: Matsumoto
Website: https://kamikochi.org/ko
GPS coordinates: 36.24624,137.63554
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
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