[Nagano] Japan Alps - National Forest Reserve

#forest #nagano #kamihighland Kamikochi is an undeveloped resort on the Northern Japanese Alps that boasts some of the most spectacular mountain beauty in Japan, whether you’re taking a leisurely stroll along the Azusa River or going for a long hike in the mountains, Kamikochi is a must for sightseeing in Nagano Prefecture. Surrounded by dense forests, this valley at an altitude of about 1,500 meters offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including the volcanic mountain range The Upper Highlands’ natural history is full of major changes over the past few thousand years, some of which occurred not very far back in the day. In the formation of the region, the yakidake played an important role About 14,000 years ago, the volcanic eruption of the yakidake directly changed the course of the Azusagawa River, causing it to flow through today’s Kamikochi and Matsumoto areas In 1916, the Japan Forestry Hall designated Kamikochi as a National Forest Nature Reserve, prohibiting the logging of plants and protecting this precious natural resource.