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A tunnel through is a topography in which natural caves from which groundwater eroded the limestone are exposed to the surface, and are eroded and punctured in the mountain streams of Yukawa and Yuzawa, and arched. The white bone hot spring is right on top of this natural bridge. To see the tunnel, go down the carriageway from the public parking lot. There is a promenade from the face of Ryugami Falls, which flows like white thread on the mossy mountain surface.

A historic hot spring area located on the east-middle flank of Mount Norikura. Although it is a milky white sulfur spring, it is said to have a high effect of bringing out natural healing power because of its neutral texture. The prefectural road from Sawatari, Route 158, has been improved to facilitate access throughout the year. In autumn, the surrounding trees fall red or yellow, and the hot springs that rise from among the trees are also tawdry. At a hot spring inn, it is also recommended to watch autumn leaves while soaking in hot springs. The baths of autumn leaves, which are overwhelmed by the sheer mountains around them, are special.

A Japanese-style hotel with a history of being founded in 1886 at Kamikochi Onsen, which was discovered during the Bunsei era (1818-1830). The home source on the site is about one bottle at 76 °C and two at about 45 °C for a total of three. A large bath and an open-air bath can stop and take a bath. A simple hot spring containing trace amounts of radium, which is effective for gastrointestinal disease, skin disease, muscle pain, etc. It is good to use for day-trip sightseeing and mountain climbing.

The bright grassland dotted with Harunire trees is a remnant of a former ranch where grazing was carried out from the early Meiji era to the early Showa era. It is now used as a campsite and is a mountaineering base. The scenery of Maehotakadake seen from around here is the setting of Yasushi Inoue's novel Ice Wall. There are two inns in Tokusawa, one of which is the inn featured in the novel, Tokusawa-en, which carries the sign "Yado of the Ice Wall". There is a tea room and a stand where you can have snacks such as soba and udon.

An exhibition house in a larch forest, at the entrance of Kōshidaira. Through exhibitions and screenings of images related to the nature of Kamikochi, and nature observational events, we provide the necessary information to understand the nature of Kamikochi and to get acquainted with nature. A guided walk (paid) of nature observation is also held. The exhibition features a collaboration that combines photographs with the writing of literati and travelers on the theme of the heart heading to the mountains. In the library, abundant content can be freely viewed using a tablet PC, and books about the Upper Highlands and the Northern Alps are also available. At the museum shop, goods related to Kamikochi and a visitor center outgoing information magazine are prepared.

A suspension bridge over the Azusa River, 1km upstream from Tokusawa in the direction of Yokoo. It was built in memory of the achievements of Shoichi Shinmura, a climber who opened a climbing route on the rock wall of Okumata Shiraya. The view of the Hotaka-Renmine from the bridge and the clear stream of the Azusa River are beautiful.

Seiryu, a suspension bridge of the symbolic presence of Kamikochi over the Azusa River. From the top of the bridge, you can admire the magnificent landscape of Hotaka Renpong, such as Okuhotaka (3190m), Hanging Ridge, and Maehotaka (3090m), with people taking commemorative photos, it is always buzzing. The origin of the name of the bridge is not clear, and there are several theories, such as once there was a deep abyss where kappa seemed to live. The Kamikochi Visitor Center has photos and commentary on the area around the old Kawadoibashi, so I 'd like to take a look.

He bought his experience and skills in the mountains, and guided Weston to Mt. Since then, the monument of Kamikata Kamonji (1847-1917), who has made his name as a mountain guide in Kamikochi. Born in the Inekoki area of Matsumoto City, he built a hut on the shores of Myojin Pond in 1880 and lived as a hunter. The monument stands in front of the Kamonji hut.

A monument erected by the Japan Mountaineering Society in the Weston Garden, in honor of Walter Weston, an English missionary and mountaineer who introduced Kamikochi to the world. Weston visited Kamikochi in Meiji 24 (1891), and later ascended Mount Speakake and Mount Okuhotaka on the mountain guide of Kamonji and others living near Myojin Pond. This is the pioneer of mountain climbing as a sport, and is said to be the father of modern Japanese mountain climbing.

Walter Weston (1861-1940), an English missionary who introduced the charm of the Japanese Alps to the world in his book "Climbing and Exploring in the Japanese Alps" and is said to be the father of modern mountaineering in Japan. The Weston Monument, set up by the Japan Mountain Association, stands in the middle of a walking path connecting Tashiro Bridge and Kawadobashi in honor of its achievements. The surrounding area is maintained as Weston Garden, and you can enjoy the view of Mt.