[Nagano] Kamikochi Kappa Bridge

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Kappa Bridge is a symbol of Kamikochi. The wooden suspension bridge blends in with the surrounding scenery of the mountain resort at an altitude of 1,500m, making it an indispensable presence in Kamikochi. From the bridge, you can see the majestic Hotaka mountain range, Dakezawa, the clear flow of the Azusa River, and looking back, Mt. Yakedake with its occasional plumes of smoke. It gets really crowded, so I recommend going first thing in the morning! There are various theories about the origin of the name Kappa Bridge, including "Long ago, there was a deep pool here where kappa might live" and "In the days before bridges, people who crossed the river with clothes on their heads looked like kappas." The name became widely known when Kamikochi and Kappa Bridge were described in the novel "Kappa" published in 1927 by Ryunosuke Akutagawa (1892-1927). There are many mysteries surrounding this bridge, such as when it was built and why it is called Kappa Bridge, but it is deeply etched in our memory as a symbol of Kamikochi. Kappa Bridge 〒390-1516 Azumi Kamikochi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture #Kamikochi #Kamikochi Kappa Bridge