What other travelers are saying about Taisho Pond (Taisho Ike)
Literally the most beautiful lake in Kamikochi area. Easily accessible using a bus, there are also several parking spaces for cars to stop temporarily. From here, it's about an hour of walking to Kappabashi bridge, with mostly flat terrain. Some people even take their baby strollers with them. I highly recommend this place for a quick visit.
We have wanted to trek from Taisho pond to Kamikochi information centre but due to thick snow, the designated path was closed by authority. This is not unexpected since it is the first day of opening for 2025. Nevertheless, nature still brings to us wonderful experience.
In early May, during Japan’s Golden Week holidays, snow begins to melt and more mountain areas open up. With the lifting of winter restrictions, the Kamikōchi area is also coming back to life. No matter when you visit—even if the weather isn’t perfect—it’s always beautiful. On this day, our guests were very lucky to experience the forest in rich colors after rain followed by sunshine.
Gorgeous pond on a clear day. Note that we visited at the start of the season on 19 April 2025, and I don't quite recommend as the hiking trails are mostly closed and the path is snowy, icy and muddy, making it very challenging to walk. Only possible to visit by alighting from the designated bus stop. I'm sure it will be even more beautiful during spring or autumn.
Note that the only way to visit is by bus from Hirayu onsen and the bus arrives every 30mins. There is also no toilet at this stop so better go before you get on the bus.
Take a walk from taisho pond to kamikochi.
View is amazing from april to June. From strava its about 6km. Sign said its 3.3km😅. These were taken on 30/4/2025.
