Published date: August 5, 2024
Recommended for First-Time Visitors to Kamikochi!
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Experience of the stay
Kamikochi, a mountain resort at an elevation of 1,500 m, is one of Japan's premier mountain resorts.
When staying at the luxury inn "Hotel Shirakabaso" known for its delicious meals in Kamikochi, you might wonder what the meals are like... (we also felt the same).
In conclusion, it was very good! Breakfast was a buffet, and the fresh vegetables and fruits were impressive.
Dinner was in the same restaurant as breakfast, where we enjoyed a calm atmosphere. The dinner was a French full course. The mains both used locally sourced ingredients with gentle flavors. The veal paillard was particularly tender and excellent... We stayed two nights, and the menus were different on the first and second days. Hotel Shirakabaso in Kamikochi offers great deals for consecutive night stays, so please consider this option.
Experiences during the trip
We traveled to Kamikochi for 3 nights and 4 days. On the first night, we stayed in Matsumoto, and for the second and third nights, we stayed in Kamikochi. The bus from Matsumoto to Kamikochi only departs in the morning, so for those worried about the morning, I recommend staying overnight before.
We took the Azusa train from Shinjuku at 7 PM and arrived in Matsumoto at 9:46 PM, where we enjoyed dinner on the train!
From the bus terminal in front of Matsumoto Station, we aimed for the "Kamikochi Bus Terminal". The ride takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. It is about a 5-minute walk from the Kamikochi Bus Terminal to Hotel Shirakabaso.
Shirakabaso is a landmark in Kamikochi, right in front of Kappa Bridge. It is also close to Kamikochi Bus Terminal and has a shop, making it a great recommendation for first-time visitors to Kamikochi.
You can easily reach Myojin Pond and Taisho Pond on footpaths, even in sneakers.