All About Japan's Car-Free Town
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Kamikochi is a car-free town in the Japanese Alps that's known for its natural beauty, scenic views, and hiking trails
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The area has been a popular destination for autumn hikers. Cars and motorcycles were banned in Kamikochi in 1975
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Kamikochi is an idyllic, and relaxing break from some of the country's more frequented tourist destinations
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Nestled in the Japanese Alps at 1,500m elevation, the seasonal resort town offers riverside hiking trails and an abundance of Japanese snow monkeys
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There are no private homes, year-round residents or chain stores of any kind
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It's known as an escape from the enervating heat that grips most of Japan in summer
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Kamikochi is a seasonal resort town that's only open from April 27 to November 15 each year
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It is sometimes called the "Japanese Yosemite Valley". It's a gateway to the Northern Alps and home to many birds, mammals, and other species
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