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    A wooden suspension bridge over a clear, fast river, with green trees and snowy peaks behind

    36.25° N · 137.63° E · 1,500 m

    Kamikochi

    A car-free valley in the Japan Alps with a clear river, wooden footbridges and autumn colour, reached by bus and walked on foot.

    Winter closure Hotels, camp sites and the bus service close for the winter, and the valley is not open for normal visits during the snow season. Nov–Apr

    01 / At a glance

    Kamikochi in brief

    Altitude
    1,500 m
    Best for
    Autumn colour, river walks and quiet early mornings
    Currency
    Japanese yen (JPY)
    Language
    Japanese; limited English in tourist services
    Time zone
    GMT+9
    Plugs
    Type A, B
    Visa
    Many visitors are visa-exempt for short stays, but rules vary by passport; check current entry rules before you travel.
    Getting there
    Take the train to Matsumoto, then the bus into the valley. Private cars are not allowed in, so plan on the bus.
    Best months · Jul to Oct
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    02 / Trips

    Trips in Kamikochi

    03 / When to go

    The right month

    Kamikochi, Japan · 36.25° N · 137.63° E · 1,500 m

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    04 / Stays

    Where to stay

    05 / Before you go

    Roads, passes and permits

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