Wildlifeof Japan
Wildlife in Kamikochi & the Northern Alps
Nagano
A high valley in the Northern Alps, open from late April to mid-November, with riverside trails under the peaks of the Hotaka range. Japanese macaques, serows and forest birds are easy to see, and higher trails lead to the alpine zone where rock ptarmigans live.
Highlights
- Japanese serows and macaques along the river
- Rock ptarmigans on the high ridges
- Riverside trails from Kappa Bridge
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Kamikochi & the Northern Alps?
- Top wildlife targets in Kamikochi & the Northern Alps include Japanese Serow, Japanese Macaque, Rock Ptarmigan and Brown Dipper. Highlights: Japanese serows and macaques along the river.
- Where is Kamikochi & the Northern Alps?
- Kamikochi & the Northern Alps is in Nagano, Japan (about 36.25°, 137.64°).
- What are the highlights of Kamikochi & the Northern Alps?
- Japanese serows and macaques along the river, Rock ptarmigans on the high ridges and Riverside trails from Kappa Bridge.