Published date: August 16, 2024
Early Morning Walks Recommended in Busy Kamikochi
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
At HafH, dinner and breakfast are included, and only rooms with a view of Yake-dake (parking lot view) are available.
There are no plans specifically for solo travelers on the official website, so HafH is a good deal.
However, for dinner, there is a course meal at a specified time, and breakfast is a buffet that is also available on the terrace, so it may be a little uncomfortable for solo travelers.
The night star tour (1,500 yen) is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it might be good to check in early or come to drop off your luggage. There is also a guided tour in the morning (1,000 yen). You can also order a rice ball bento for the next day at night.
There is a small public bath, but there are no vending machines in the hotel. You can buy drinks and other items at the hotel shop.
Kamikoji is crowded, but I hope that only those who stay can enjoy the starry skies and the empty Kappa Bridge.
Experiences during the trip
In the Kamikochi area, vehicles are not allowed, so you will need to park at the Hirayu Akandana parking lot on the Gifu side or the Sawando parking lot on the Nagano side and transfer to a shuttle bus.
It is recommended to get off at Taisho Pond and walk towards the Kamikochi Bus Terminal (Kappa Bridge area) as it allows for an efficient tour. The hotel is right in front of Kappa Bridge, so if you have a lot of luggage, you might want to go all the way to the terminal.
Summer in Kamikochi is cool and crowded, but it is best enjoyed after day-trippers have left. You will be healed in nature. On the way back, I enjoyed a day-use bath at Hirayu Onsen's