Ian Millar

Ian Millar

Hike Kamikochi Valley

06/13/19

There are a lot trails here. It's about 10km from the last bus drop until the marked trails start heading up hill. You should get a trail map and sort out your route before heading out. But some of them are really amazing - you can walk for days and fully stocked mountain huts break up the big sections of trail (cold draft beer and beds). There are a routes not marked on common maps that requires gear and you most likely will be on your own with out crowds and marked trails. The marked trails host a lot of nice people. It's a good vibe in the Japan Alps. Recommended routes: Yari to Hotaka (stay at Kita (north) Hotaka hut). Hotaka back to Kamikochi while hitting all 3 Hotaka peaks. Fall is amazing here.

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