Kamikochi
Open by month
Closed in January. Open from mid-April to November 15. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February. Open from mid-April to November 15.
Closed in March. Open from mid-April to November 15.
Partly closed in April: Open from mid-April to November 15.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October — at its best. Autumn leaves, mid to late October.
Partly closed in November: Open from mid-April to November 15.
Closed in December. Open from mid-April to November 15. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-11.
A high valley with a clear river, a wooden bridge and the Hotaka peaks. Private cars are not allowed.
Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Special Natural Monument
Nearby
- Shinhotaka Ropeway ≈ 25 min by car
- Shirahone Onsen ≈ 35 min by car
- Okuhida Onsen Villages (Hirayu & Shinhotaka) ≈ 35 min by car
- Mt. Norikura (Norikura Skyline) ≈ 45 min by car
- Hida Great Limestone Cave ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- October — Autumn leaves, mid to late October
- Closed or limited
- Open from mid-April to November 15
- Getting there
- About 1 hour by bus from Shin-Shimashima Station, or shuttle bus from Sawando parking
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- No private cars. Buses from Kamikochi to Matsumoto/Shin-Shimashima need a reservation
- Time needed
- 4 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info