Kamaike Pond & Otari Primeval Beech Forest, Otari Village, Nagano

About this place

Live Camera | Kamaike Mirror Pond & Amakazari Mountain Sanctuary, Otari, Nagano, Japan. Hidden deep within the northern foothills of Mount Amakazari in the Joshin'etsukogen National Park, Kamaike Pond is a magical mountain mirror encircled by dense primeval beech and birch forests. Its calm emerald waters offer flawless reflections of brilliant green summer canopies and fiery autumn red-and-gold foliage. Along the tranquil wooden loop trail, visitors stop at village huts to savor handmade Otari buckwheat soba and fragrant charcoal-toasted Oyaki vegetable dumplings.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Flawless Mirror Reflections of Kamaike: Photograph crystal reflections of majestic beech trees and Mount Amakazari across still waters.

▸ Fiery Autumn Foliage Canopy: Wander enchanting forest boardwalks enveloped by Tohoku-style red maples and golden beech leaves.

▸ Fresh Hand-Pinched Otari Oyaki: Savor rustic steamed buckwheat flour dumplings stuffed with seasoned wild mountain greens and miso.