Japan Alps Secret Realm

Step into the Japanese Alps! A stunning natural journey in Kamikochi🌲✨

Open the green gate of Kamikochi
Every frame is a healing, postcard-worthy scene
The morning mist of Taisho Pond, the stream at Kappa Bridge, the mystery of Myojin Pond…
Come and grab this plan to escape the city!

🌿Must-visit highlights:
1️⃣ Taisho Pond
▫️A lake formed by volcanic eruptions with a mirror-like clear surface
▫️When shrouded in morning mist, it feels like stepping into an ink painting (recommended before 6-7 AM)

2️⃣ Kappa Bridge
▫️Iconic photo spot in Kamikochi📍
▫️Azusa River’s emerald water + Hotaka Mountain Range backdrop make for stunning shots

3️⃣ Myojin Pond
▫️A secret spot reached by a 1-hour hike
▫️The pond water changes to an emerald color depending on the light (bring waterproof shoes!)

🍱Food stops:
· Hotel Senjuso Restaurant (next to Kappa Bridge)
- Recommended: Salt-grilled Yamame trout set meal
- Open 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
· Kamikochi Shokudo (near the bus terminal)
- Shinshu soba noodles with great chewiness

📌Useful tips:
✔️Best season: June to October (autumn foliage is stunning but beware of bears)
✔️Bus info: Direct express buses from Shinjuku and Matsumoto
✔️Must-have gear: Non-slip hiking shoes + light down jacket (altitude 1500m)
✔️Hidden activity: Hotaka Mountain Range stargazing tour (advance booking required)

The Creator spilled the paint palette here
A fairyland just 2 hours by car from Tokyo
Come and enjoy a soul-cleansing forest bath🌲