Culture Kamikochi Kappa-bashi Bridge Tomoko Kamishima Kappa-bashi Bridge is the busiest spot in Kamikochi, and is almost like the famous Shibuya Crossing intersection. It was so crowded..
Kamikochi Kamonji Goya-1 Tomoko Kamishima Kamonji Goya is a small restaurant/ guesthouse in front of Myojin-ike Pond, Kamikochi. I chatted with fourth generation owner,..
Coffee from Water of Japanese Alps Tomoko Kamishima Lounge café “Grindelwald” at Kamikochi Imperial Hotel: The hot coffee made from crystal water from the Japanese Alps warmed ou..
8 Stay at Kamikochi in the Japan Alps Akira Matsuo I had a chance to stay in Kamikochi in the Central Japan Mountainous National Park. Many tourists visit there only daytime, but..
10 Culture The White Houses of Matsumoto Bonson Lam Just moments away from a canal in the town of Matsumoto, there is a row of merchant houses, the beautiful stonemasonry setting a..
10 Activities Kamikochi: Hiking near Takayama Amber Echevarria A great place to spend a day or two if you're interested in hiking. For beginners and experts alike: a great place to see beautiful..
Culture A National Treasure: Matsumoto Castle Varsha Vaswati Also known as the 'Crow Castle' for its black stony exteriors, Matsumoto castle is iconic in being one of the only 4 castles..
Kamikochi: Hiking along Azusa River Tomoko Kamishima On a crisp, clear morning in early October, we walked along the Azusa River up to Myojin. The views along the forest trail were..