Kamikochi Before Closing

I had the opportunity to visit Kamikochi for the first time before it closed for the winter season. I arrived in the morning of 10/11/24 around 7:30 AM. The temperature was about 5 degrees Celsius, colder than I expected. The water in the ponds was frozen, and ice crystals formed on the grass. The weather was great, and the scenery was beautiful. Although it was close to winter, there were still autumn leaves to see. It was worth waking up early and traveling for hours. If you have the chance, you should try staying at a hotel in Kamikochi at least once.