To reach Kamikochi from Takayama have to take two buses, making transshipment Hirayu Onsen (one half hours of total distance). The bus from Takayama - Hirayu-Onsen which suited us best was to 7 h, as well as take more day, just had to wait a few minutes for the bus Hirayu-Onsen - Kamikochi, who started at 8 h . The great handicap to go Kamikochi is precisely the price of bus, it cost more than 9,000 yen two (round trip).
The wake us up at 5:30 AM, but we were already awake by the absence of blinds in our room. We went quickly to the bus station Bus Nohi, located right next to the station. We had read that the bus filled up quickly Kamikochi hikers in summer. But neither buses had trouble site. We were concerned about the timeliness of buses, since in theory we reached Hirayu Onsen at 7:57 and the bus left at 8am Kamikochi But it seemed that we were already waiting. So we arrived about 8:30 the bus station Kamikochi.
See Japan 7b: Kamikochi Takayama & I in a larger map
The Japanese Alps are a mountain range located in the interior of the island of Honshu, and houses most of the country's highest peaks. His landscapes of snowy peaks, glacial valleys, coniferous forests dotted with lakes ... have similarities with those of the Swiss Alps, but thousands of miles away. This idyllic setting has become a major hiking destinations. And Kamikochi is one of the most famous and practical to go into these mountains places.
The Japanese Alps from Kamikochi
The bus station was a large Kamikochi tourist information center, where we bought a small pocket map for 100 yen. There we were informed that the typical circular valley Azusa makes worldwide tour lasted about 3 h. A little further on we entered the Visitor Center, where there was an exhibition about the fauna and flora, but only in Japanese. So we started the hike, approaching the Kappa-bashi Bridge, one of the few who crosses the Azusa-gawa. From there I had a great view of the mountains, and among them was the Okuhotaka-dake, one of the highest in the region (3,190 m). Below them is the valley of Dakesawa, glacial. An essential overview!
Kamikochi panorama from the Kappa-bashi
Kamikochi, with the bottom Dakesawa
The first stretch of the walk runs along the left bank of the Azusa-gawa. This area is covered with a dense forest of conifers, which occasionally allowed us to see the northern mountains. The trail was full of groups of Japanese hikers, all armed with good material and some with mountain lengthy tripods. We think we approach the Furu-ike, but after walking a while we concluded it was too far and did not have time. So we crossed the river by the Myojin-bashi, which also had nice views of the area.
kamikochi
kamikochi
kamikochi
Kamikochi, Myojin-bashi
Near the bridge is one of the most beautiful sites Kamikochi, the Myojin-ike. It is a lake with a bucolic landscapes, all mine for photographers. There is a path that allows you to visit the southern part of the lake. I paid 300 yen each to access the lake were very good invested, is another essential site!
Myojin-ike
Myojin-ike
Myojin-ike
Myojin-ike
Myojin-ike, panoramic
Leaving the lake we started the route back along the right bank of the Azusa-gawa. The trail runs between coniferous and deciduous, are sometimes traversed by fresh rivers. Later we found a group of people standing on the road, facing the forest. As we approached we look around we realized that there was a group of wild monkeys! We knew that there would. Some monkeys jumping between tree branches, leaves others ate on the floor Sasa (bamboo dwarfs), while completely ignoring the large number of hikers who were beginning to swarm. It was a great experience!
The wake us up at 5:30 AM, but we were already awake by the absence of blinds in our room. We went quickly to the bus station Bus Nohi, located right next to the station. We had read that the bus filled up quickly Kamikochi hikers in summer. But neither buses had trouble site. We were concerned about the timeliness of buses, since in theory we reached Hirayu Onsen at 7:57 and the bus left at 8am Kamikochi But it seemed that we were already waiting. So we arrived about 8:30 the bus station Kamikochi.
See Japan 7b: Kamikochi Takayama & I in a larger map
The Japanese Alps are a mountain range located in the interior of the island of Honshu, and houses most of the country's highest peaks. His landscapes of snowy peaks, glacial valleys, coniferous forests dotted with lakes ... have similarities with those of the Swiss Alps, but thousands of miles away. This idyllic setting has become a major hiking destinations. And Kamikochi is one of the most famous and practical to go into these mountains places.
The Japanese Alps from Kamikochi
The bus station was a large Kamikochi tourist information center, where we bought a small pocket map for 100 yen. There we were informed that the typical circular valley Azusa makes worldwide tour lasted about 3 h. A little further on we entered the Visitor Center, where there was an exhibition about the fauna and flora, but only in Japanese. So we started the hike, approaching the Kappa-bashi Bridge, one of the few who crosses the Azusa-gawa. From there I had a great view of the mountains, and among them was the Okuhotaka-dake, one of the highest in the region (3,190 m). Below them is the valley of Dakesawa, glacial. An essential overview!
Kamikochi panorama from the Kappa-bashi
Kamikochi, with the bottom Dakesawa
The first stretch of the walk runs along the left bank of the Azusa-gawa. This area is covered with a dense forest of conifers, which occasionally allowed us to see the northern mountains. The trail was full of groups of Japanese hikers, all armed with good material and some with mountain lengthy tripods. We think we approach the Furu-ike, but after walking a while we concluded it was too far and did not have time. So we crossed the river by the Myojin-bashi, which also had nice views of the area.
kamikochi
kamikochi
kamikochi
Kamikochi, Myojin-bashi
Near the bridge is one of the most beautiful sites Kamikochi, the Myojin-ike. It is a lake with a bucolic landscapes, all mine for photographers. There is a path that allows you to visit the southern part of the lake. I paid 300 yen each to access the lake were very good invested, is another essential site!
Myojin-ike
Myojin-ike
Myojin-ike
Myojin-ike
Myojin-ike, panoramic
Leaving the lake we started the route back along the right bank of the Azusa-gawa. The trail runs between coniferous and deciduous, are sometimes traversed by fresh rivers. Later we found a group of people standing on the road, facing the forest. As we approached we look around we realized that there was a group of wild monkeys! We knew that there would. Some monkeys jumping between tree branches, leaves others ate on the floor Sasa (bamboo dwarfs), while completely ignoring the large number of hikers who were beginning to swarm. It was a great experience!
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