If you looked the other way, you had this view. (See first comment box for the other view ;-))

Kamakochi is a very beautiful area for nature lovers and hikers.

Its spectacular natural environment is preserved thanks to minmal development an a ban of private cars. Open from mid-April to Mid-November.

Kamikochi (上高地, Kamikōchi) is a popular resort in the Northern Japan Alps of Nagano Prefecture, offering some of Japan's most spectacular mountain scenery.

A day after the typhoon we could visit Kamikochi (meaning roughly 'where the gods descended') is the prime attraction of the Chubu Sangaku Nationals Park. It is an ideal starting point for may alpine adventures.

Kamikochi (上高地, Kamikōchi) is a popular resort in the Northern Japan Alps of Nagano Prefecture. It is a roughly 15 km long plateau in the Azusa River Valley, about 1500 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by tall mountains, including Nishihotakadake (2909 m), Okuhotakadake (3190 m), Maehotakadake (3090 m) and the active volcano Yakedake (2455 m).

We only had one day so we enjoyed this beautiful area just by hiking the trails along Azusa River.

The walk continues…….

Kamikochi (上高地, Kamikōchi) is a popular resort in the Northern Japan Alps of Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

夕方、飯田鼎方面

from my old photo stoks

Laying eggs…