10 Best Hiking Tours near Kamikochi

Most Kamikochi hiking is flat: Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge along the Azusa River takes about an hour, and Myojin Pond is roughly another hour upstream. The real climbs start beyond Tokusawa, and those are overnight trips with mountain huts.

1.Nagoya Kamikochi Hiking Tour: One-Day Nature Forest Hiking Tour of Kamikochi & Taisho Pond & Tashiro Pond & Kappa Bridge & Myojin Pond & Hotaka Mountain Range & Hotaka Shrine Okumiya (Departure from Nagoya)

Ride from Nagoya to Kamikochi for alpine views, clear rivers and a self-guided forest walk, with 3.5 hours on the ground.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“The scenery is beautiful. When the weather is good, walking for a few hours doesn't feel tiring at all. The local facilities are also very well-maintained, so there's no need to worry about difficult paths. There are plenty of signs, and with many people walking…”

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3.Nagano: Kamikochi Hiking Day Trip (Including 3.5 hours of Free Time) (Departing from Nagoya)

Ride from Nagoya to Kamikochi for mountain views, clear rivers and 3.5 hours of self-guided walking, with round-trip bus transport included.

★ 4.7

“Originally, we were supposed to meet at 8:00 AM on September 3rd to depart for Kamikochi. However, due to my own oversight, I didn't click the link to the meeting point and instead searched for a different Ministop exit, which caused me to miss the…”

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4.Northern Alps Scenic View – Kamikochi Day Trip: Kappa Bridge, Taisho Pond, Azusa River Light Hike (Round trip from Nagoya)

Review this Kamikochi day trip from Nagoya, with Taisho Pond, Kappa Bridge, a riverside walk, and practical advice on time and transport.

★ 4.5

“Kamikochi is a very beautiful place worth visiting. It is quite far from Nagoya city though. I would prefer the time spent there to be longer.”

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6.Kamikochi Light Hiking Day Trip: Taisho Pond & Kappa Bridge & Northern Alps Scenery (Departing from Nagoya)

Ride from Nagoya to Kamikochi for a self-guided walk past Taisho Pond, the Azusa River and Kappa Bridge, with a longer Myojin route option.

★ 4.6

“Initially I was skeptical whether I can complete the hike or not since I am not those who are keen on hiking. However after watching some You Tubes and info that Kamikochi is very scenic thus I decided not to miss it and signed up…”

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7.Kamikochi & Kappa Bridge Full-Day Alpine Route Hiking

Spend a full day among Kamikochi’s alpine scenery, walk to Kappa Bridge, and get practical route guidance from a multilingual tour guide.

★ 4.8

“i love how nancy guide and help us along this trip. I'm just asking is there any usb port on this bus but she gave me a powerbank. Also she explain not only about the kamikochi itself but how to drink matcha and several interesting…”

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8.From Nagoya: Kamikochi – Enchanting Landscapes & Seasonal Beauty

Forged in the heart of Japan's Northern Alps, Kamikochi's enchanting landscapes and ever-changing seasonal beauty beckon travelers seeking a serene alpine escape.

★ 5.0

“Amazing hike. Everything was very easy. Our guide was great and so was our driver. Would recommend to anyone looking to see the amazing alps.”

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9.From Nagoya: Kamikochi Guided Hike in the Japanese Alps

Explore the stunning Japanese Alps from Nagoya with a guided tour featuring Kamikochi, flower parks, and scenic hikes—all with expert guides and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Un tour completo e soddisfacente delle Alpi giapponesi e di una fattoria tipica in compagnia di guide simpatiche e preparate e un autista super disponibile. Grazie mille Kim, Emily e mr Asano. Ci siamo trovati davvero bene con voi, abbiamo passato una bellissima giornata e…”

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10.Nagoya Kamikochi Full-Day Hiking Tour with Myojin Pond

Take a full-day hike from Nagoya to Kamikochi, with Myojin Pond, mountain scenery, and a tour leader to help manage a long day.

★ 5.0

“Although the round trip is the longest of all Nagoya day trips, the scenery is absolutely worth it. It happened to be Japan's August holiday, and the line for the bus stretched from the bus station to the first building near Kappa Bridge, with over…”

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