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Kamikochi

Nagano · Matsumoto · Nature & Scenery

Japanese name: 上高地

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WHAT TO DOKamikochi

The Azusa river and Kappa Bridge. Weston introduced it to the world. Private cars cannot enter.

WHERENagano

Chushin · Matsumoto

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The Azusa river and Kappa Bridge. Weston introduced it to the world. Private cars cannot enter.

About this place

Kamikōchi (Japanese: 上高地; lit. Upper Highlands) is a remote mountainous highland valley within the Hida Mountains range, in the western region of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It has been preserved in its natural state within Chūbu-Sangaku National Park. It is designated as one of Japan's National Cultural Assets, on the list of Special Natural Monuments and Special Places of Scenic Beauty. It is sometimes referred to as the "Japanese Yosemite Valley," although it is considerably smaller than its Californian counterpart.

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Designation：Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Special Natural Monument

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