Kappa Bashi
Kappa Bashi
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April
Hong Kong, China7,652 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
It is the iconic attraction of Kamikochi because it is the most photographed place among the attractions in Kamikochi. From the bridge, you can not only enjoy the magnificent view of the Hotaka Mountain Range, but also enjoy the Yakidake from the other side.
There are accommodations, restaurants and souvenir shops on both sides of the Kappa Bridge, so a large number of tourists often gather here. If you want to take a photo without tourists, you must stay overnight and come early in the morning to take the photo. The temperature in Kamikochi is relatively low, so you must wear warm clothing.
There are accommodations, restaurants and souvenir shops on both sides of the Kappa Bridge, so a large number of tourists often gather here. If you want to take a photo without tourists, you must stay overnight and come early in the morning to take the photo. The temperature in Kamikochi is relatively low, so you must wear warm clothing.
Written January 30, 2024
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コータロー I
Hiroshima, Japan311 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We arrived around 9:30 during the Bon holiday period.
We left the hotel in Matsumoto City by car around 6:30 and passed the bus stop in Niijima around 7:00.
Many people were already waiting in line at the bus stop, but the parking lot was available for a few cars.
I should have parked here, but I passed because I was aiming for a stream crossing.
We arrived at the bus terminal parking lot around 7:30, but it was already full.
There were so many people lined up at the bus stop.
I had no choice but to go to the Akanana bus stop and arrive after 8:00.
We still parked the car safely with some availability.
It was fine on the day, but if you can't leave Matsumoto or Takayama before 6 o'clock during the top season, it will be difficult to park your car at the bus terminal.
In the top season, the first shuttle bus to Kamikochi is packed, so you can't board at Hirayu Bus Terminal on the way.
Until now, I had only been here when it was cloudy, and the visit was confirmed by a live camera.
It was completely different from the view in cloudy weather, and I enjoyed the very beautiful scenery such as the ridgeline of the Hotaka mountain range, Yakidake which I can see when I look back, and Kappabashi which flows along the Azusa River.
There were a lot of tourists, but they didn't really struggle with using the toilets and snacks.
We left the hotel in Matsumoto City by car around 6:30 and passed the bus stop in Niijima around 7:00.
Many people were already waiting in line at the bus stop, but the parking lot was available for a few cars.
I should have parked here, but I passed because I was aiming for a stream crossing.
We arrived at the bus terminal parking lot around 7:30, but it was already full.
There were so many people lined up at the bus stop.
I had no choice but to go to the Akanana bus stop and arrive after 8:00.
We still parked the car safely with some availability.
It was fine on the day, but if you can't leave Matsumoto or Takayama before 6 o'clock during the top season, it will be difficult to park your car at the bus terminal.
In the top season, the first shuttle bus to Kamikochi is packed, so you can't board at Hirayu Bus Terminal on the way.
Until now, I had only been here when it was cloudy, and the visit was confirmed by a live camera.
It was completely different from the view in cloudy weather, and I enjoyed the very beautiful scenery such as the ridgeline of the Hotaka mountain range, Yakidake which I can see when I look back, and Kappabashi which flows along the Azusa River.
There were a lot of tourists, but they didn't really struggle with using the toilets and snacks.
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Written August 18, 2024
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みずち
Ota, Japan901 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This suspension bridge over the Azusa River is about a 5-minute walk from Kamikochi Bus Terminal.
It often appears in photos and videos showcasing Kamikochi, so it is considered one of the area's most famous spots.
The bridge is wide enough for people to pass each other, but depending on the congestion, traffic jams can form with people trying to cross the bridge.
It often appears in photos and videos showcasing Kamikochi, so it is considered one of the area's most famous spots.
The bridge is wide enough for people to pass each other, but depending on the congestion, traffic jams can form with people trying to cross the bridge.
Written November 22, 2023
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yoshikok312
Hachioji, Japan171 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
From the bridge, you can enjoy the clear Azusa River and the Hotaka mountain range with its remaining snowfields.
Because it was a weekday, it wasn't very crowded and I was able to take photos in the best position in the middle of the bridge.
I took photos with some young foreigners. Young people are good at taking photos.
It's a wooden suspension bridge, so it sways.
Because it was a weekday, it wasn't very crowded and I was able to take photos in the best position in the middle of the bridge.
I took photos with some young foreigners. Young people are good at taking photos.
It's a wooden suspension bridge, so it sways.
Written June 6, 2024
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遠山金四郎
スービック14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
It had been about 30 years since I last visited, so I felt nostalgic and decided to visit.
As I approached Kappa Bridge, I heard more and more Mandarin being spoken, and I almost forgot that I was in Kamikochi. I don't intend to complain about the language, but I wish people would stop taking pictures waving selfie sticks around, as it's dangerous. Commemorative photos are important, but I also want people to enjoy the nature.
As I approached Kappa Bridge, I heard more and more Mandarin being spoken, and I almost forgot that I was in Kamikochi. I don't intend to complain about the language, but I wish people would stop taking pictures waving selfie sticks around, as it's dangerous. Commemorative photos are important, but I also want people to enjoy the nature.
Written August 26, 2023
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Annemette Ø
113 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
The bridge is nothing special in it self although you get a very pretty background with the mountains. Spend your time walking up and down the river for some great walks, fresh air and beautiful nature. Kamikochi is definitely a great one day trip from Matsumoto!
Written April 26, 2018
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speninosmith
Seattle, WA357 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Once you walk the 300 meters from the bus terminal (take the "river" not the "forest" path), you will arrive at the main juncture of the valley. Most tourist lodges are within a few meters and on both sides of the bridge. There is a shop and cafe on each side, though I think the shop on the terminal side is better. After a long day's hike, it is great to
sit around the bridge, watch the people, have a drink and relax. This is really the starting point for your Kamikochi experience, whether you are a day hiker or a multi-day tracker.
Either way, enjoy the experience.
sit around the bridge, watch the people, have a drink and relax. This is really the starting point for your Kamikochi experience, whether you are a day hiker or a multi-day tracker.
Either way, enjoy the experience.
Written August 21, 2016
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kim buay p
Singapore, Singapore13,845 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We took the Horuiku Shinkansen from JR Ueno Station at 6.22 am and reaching Nagano at 7.36 am. On arrival at Nagano, we went from platform 12 to platform 6 to board the Shinano No 4 train at 7.45 am to Matsumoto. Arrival time at Matsumoto (platform 1 ) is 8.37 am. Without exiting from station, we walked to platform 7 to board the Kamikochi Line train at 8.43 am to Shin-Shimashima. We arrived at Shin-shimashima station at 9.14 am. We bought the Alps Crossing Ticket at 5000 yen (Matsumoto-Kamikochi-Takayama) at Shin-shimashima station. There were two buses waiting to transport all of us at that time to Kamikochi. The bus left at 9.25 am and we arrived at Kamikochi at 10.30 am. At Kamikochi Bus Terminal, we left our small overnight bags at Luggage Storage at 350 Y and 400 Y for small and medium size bags respectively. We were told to collect it by 5.00 pm.
We walked towards Kappa Bridge and continued on towards Myojinkan in one hour for our lunch break. We returned to Kappa Bridge via another route which was my favourite in terms of the various types of walking trails ( sometime boardwalk and sometime natural path) and pretty autumn foliage seen. We took the bus to our hotel at Taisho Pond. With the wonderful weather that day, we thoroughly enjoyed our hike in Kamikochi. I would strongly recommend spending a night at Kamikochi to enjoy the different trails as it was quite a journey to get there.
We walked towards Kappa Bridge and continued on towards Myojinkan in one hour for our lunch break. We returned to Kappa Bridge via another route which was my favourite in terms of the various types of walking trails ( sometime boardwalk and sometime natural path) and pretty autumn foliage seen. We took the bus to our hotel at Taisho Pond. With the wonderful weather that day, we thoroughly enjoyed our hike in Kamikochi. I would strongly recommend spending a night at Kamikochi to enjoy the different trails as it was quite a journey to get there.
Written October 31, 2023
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WengKeeLeong
Singapore, Singapore294 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
There is a bus service running every 20 min that brings tourists to Kappabashi, although we started from Taisho pond. At Kappabashi, there is a Kamikochi information centre which, unusually, is situated further in from all the restaurant/cafe/hotel area. Good to head there for a map that shows the walking routes and approximate times.
Written September 24, 2019
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Pam Dimech
Riddells Creek, Australia17 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This was by far the best place place we visited , The scenery was amazing, Although there were many tourists .We went on several walks and many times found we were quite alone. We were also lucky enough to see two wild snow monkeys in the forest
Written June 12, 2019
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We will have a private car. I have the following questions: How close can we drive to Kappa Bashi before we must park the car and take a bus to Kappa Bashi. How often does the bus run in mid-May?
Thank you!
Written March 14, 2017
You can drive to park at the spot provided for boarding bus to the visitor center in Kamigochi. It's the nearest point to go to Nippon bashi.
Written February 3, 2018
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