A one-day tour to Kamikochi, the hometown of God, including transportation tips.

This light hiking itinerary is also suitable for taking the elderly to a slow tour of the plateau. There is no round trip on the hiking route, so please use it with confidence. Departure point: Takayama Station Itinerary map: 1. 8:30｜Depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center 2. 09:30｜Arrival at Hirayu Onsen Station (Transfer to bus) 3. 10:10｜Take the Kamikochi shuttle bus and get off at Taisho Pond 4. 10:30-12:30｜Taisho Pond→Tashiro Pond→Tashiro Bridge→Left Bank of Azusa River→Kappa Bridge (about 1.5 hours of light walking, you can stop and rest for half an hour during the walk) 5. 12:30-14:30｜Eat or rest near Kappa Bridge and visit souvenir shops 6. 14:30｜Arrived at Kappa Bridge Visitor Center and prepared to board the return bus 7. 14:30～15:30｜Return to Kamikochi Bus Terminal and take the shuttle bus back to Hirayu 8. 16:00｜Transfer to Nohi Bus from Hirayu to Takayama 9. Around 17:10｜Arrived at Takayama Station, ending a day of healing journey! Overview of transportation options (Takayama ⇆ Kamikochi) Departure point: Takayama Nohi Bus Center (next to JR Takayama Station) Takayama → Hirayu Onsen (about 1 hour) Hirayu Onsen → Kamikochi (about 30-40 minutes) ※Private vehicles cannot enter Kamikochi. You need to take a dedicated shuttle bus or taxi. Recommended Tickets: You can purchase the "Takayama-Kamikochi Round Trip Ticket", which includes two bus trips and a discount. It is recommended to make reservations in advance (especially during the cherry blossom or autumn leaf seasons). Opening period: From about mid-April to November 15 every year (closed in winter) Tips: It is best to leave early in the morning to avoid crowds and fog. Wear waterproof hiking shoes + onion-style wearing method, the temperature changes greatly in spring Bring your own drinking water and simple energy packs, as there are no convenience stores in Kamikochi #Kamikochi Transportation #Kamikochi Day Tour #Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge #Depart from Takayama #Transfer to Hirayu Onsen #Kamikochi Hiking #Myojin Pond Hiking #The Beauty of the Northern Alps #Travel to Japan's Secret Places #Nohi Bus Self-Guided Tour #MarchGoodPlaces2025