From Nagoya: Kamikochi Guided Hike in the Japanese Alps

Embark on a full-day tour from Nagoya through the Japanese Alps to Chubu Sangaku National Park and Kamikochi. Enjoy a guided hike to Kappa-bashi, a picturesque bridge in Kamikochi.

Begin your tour at Nagoya Station, where your guide will meet you in front of the Silver Clock tower near the Shinkansen Gates. Board a private bus and make your way to a scenic flower park and pastoral village located high in the Hirugano Plateau of Gifu Prefecture.

Located over 1000 meters above sea level, this picturesque park offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains—further enhanced by the beauty of seasonal flowers spread across vast fields. The farm is also home to an assortment of horses, goats, sheep, alpacas, and more.

Feed the animals, stroll through the gardens, sample locally made ice cream, shop for dried flowers, or just relax in the shade and enjoy your own picnic. Continue your journey through the Japanese Alps to Chubu Sangaku National Park and the 15 kilometer long picturesque plateau known as Kamikochi.

Located in Japan's highest mountain range, Kamikochi is a special preservation district with limited development (only a few hotels and restaurants) and is not accessible by private cars. This has allowed the flora and fauna of Kamikochi to remain relatively untouched, and safeguarded the pristine rivers, crystal clear ponds, and dramatic mountain peaks Kamikochi has become famous for.

Your guide will lead you on a trek through Kamikochi to one of its most notable landmarks, Kappa-bashi. The hiking trail is mostly flat and well maintained—featuring wooden plank boards a majority of the way—so you are free to focus on enjoying your walk.

The entire hike takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. Your guide will be on hand to help identify some of the plants and animals which call this region home and take pictures which will be sure to make everyone back home jealous of your travels.

Once you have arrived at Kappa-bashi, you will have approximately 1 hour of free time, during which you may enjoy local delicacies, shop for souvenirs, or continue hiking around the area. Your guide will then accompany you back to the tour bus to start the return trip back to Nagoya.