Kamikōchi is home to a variety of wildlife. The most commonly seen are the Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, which can often be spotted near the Azusa River. Other wildlife includes various species of birds such as ptarmigans, woodpeckers, and thrushes. You may also spot smaller mammals like squirrels and if you're extremely lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the elusive Japanese serow, a goat-antelope native to Japan.
