The Infinite Charm of Kamikochi

I signed up for a one-day tour to Kamikochi online. Early in the morning, I took the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Nagoya Station, where I met up with the small tour group. Kamikochi is one of Japan's most beautiful mountain scenic spots. As soon as you enter the highlands, you feel surrounded by the majestic beauty of the towering mountains. Upon arrival, we headed straight to the iconic Kappa Bridge of Kamikochi. From the bridge, you can gaze at the Hotaka Mountain Range and the Yakezawa Valley between the peaks. The clear stream under the bridge is so inviting that it makes you want to jump in and play in the water. After checking in at Kappa Bridge, we set off for Myojin Pond. The trail on the right bank was closed, so we had to take the left bank trail. The scenery along the way was stunning, often referred to as Japan's Jiuzhaigou, with lakes, clear streams, forests, and high mountains, all breathtakingly beautiful. For me, the greatest charm of Kamikochi lies in the joy of hiking in the magnificent and grand nature while getting a close-up view of the Hida Mountains (also known as the Japanese Alps) towering over 3,000 meters. Due to time constraints, we didn't make it to Taisho Pond this time, which was a small regret.