Kamikochi
(Source: 笑顔化計画)
Golden autumn leaves
You shouldn't miss the autumn leaves in Kamikochi. In the beginning of October, katsura trees and silver birch trees start to change the color of its leaves. From the middle to the end of October, larch trees turn golden. It is a sign that the season will change soon. The surface of ponds reflects the warm colors of the leaves. It is breathtaking and beautiful.
(Source: 凧と浜風)
Kappabashi
In the center of Kamikochi, Kappabashi is a well-known wooden bridge 3.1 m wide and 36.6 m long. It is also a popular spot for taking pictures; from the bridge, you get a view of the mountains including Mt. Hodaka and Mt. Yakedake, and Azusa River.
(Source: pixta)
Spiritual place: Myojin-ike
As you walk about one hour on the left bank of the Azusa river upstream from Kappabashi, you will reach a pond called Myojin-ike. It has one big and one small pond. By the edge of the ponds, a shrine Hodaka Jinja Okumiya stands peacefully. It feels spiritual as the transparent water does not freeze even in winter.
(Source: 写真ブログ・ずバッと「今日の１枚」。)
Tashiro-ike
Inside the preserved forest, there is a shallow pond in the middle of the wetland, which looks like a hole inside the forest. It looks bright and calm as a rice field. Tashiro-ike is beautiful in all seasons: it is surrounded by new green leaves from spring to summer, autumn leaves in fall and frosted leaves at the end of fall. You can spend some relaxing and quiet moments here.
(Source: PhotoAC)
Taisho-ike
When Mt. Yakedake erupted in 1915 and this pond was created by the huge quantity of erupted mud blocking the river. Many trees were also destroyed by the rushing water, resulting in an area which is now filled with morning mist. This mythical and beautiful view became popular and is presented in media as one of the great views of Kamikochi.
(Source: PhotoAC)
(Source: 笑顔化計画)
Golden autumn leaves
You shouldn't miss the autumn leaves in Kamikochi. In the beginning of October, katsura trees and silver birch trees start to change the color of its leaves. From the middle to the end of October, larch trees turn golden. It is a sign that the season will change soon. The surface of ponds reflects the warm colors of the leaves. It is breathtaking and beautiful.
(Source: 凧と浜風)
Kappabashi
In the center of Kamikochi, Kappabashi is a well-known wooden bridge 3.1 m wide and 36.6 m long. It is also a popular spot for taking pictures; from the bridge, you get a view of the mountains including Mt. Hodaka and Mt. Yakedake, and Azusa River.
(Source: pixta)
Spiritual place: Myojin-ike
As you walk about one hour on the left bank of the Azusa river upstream from Kappabashi, you will reach a pond called Myojin-ike. It has one big and one small pond. By the edge of the ponds, a shrine Hodaka Jinja Okumiya stands peacefully. It feels spiritual as the transparent water does not freeze even in winter.
(Source: 写真ブログ・ずバッと「今日の１枚」。)
Tashiro-ike
Inside the preserved forest, there is a shallow pond in the middle of the wetland, which looks like a hole inside the forest. It looks bright and calm as a rice field. Tashiro-ike is beautiful in all seasons: it is surrounded by new green leaves from spring to summer, autumn leaves in fall and frosted leaves at the end of fall. You can spend some relaxing and quiet moments here.
(Source: PhotoAC)
Taisho-ike
When Mt. Yakedake erupted in 1915 and this pond was created by the huge quantity of erupted mud blocking the river. Many trees were also destroyed by the rushing water, resulting in an area which is now filled with morning mist. This mythical and beautiful view became popular and is presented in media as one of the great views of Kamikochi.
(Source: PhotoAC)
