Tokusawa, Kamikochi, Chubu Sangaku National Park, Northern Japanese Alps Gerson Paulo Tokusawa, Kamikochi, Chubu Sangaku National Park, Northern Japanese Alps Gerson Paulo

Tokusawaen (徳澤園)

Tokusawaen is the flagship stay in Tokusawa, one of the most important waypoints in Kamikochi—famous for wide meadows, giant elm trees, and the dramatic backdrop of the east wall of Mt. Mae-Hotaka (popularised by Inoue Yasushi’s Ice Wall). It’s best understood as a logistics hub: a comfortable overnight that unlocks early starts toward deeper Northern Alps routes, while also managing the Tokusawa Campsite directly in front of the lodge.

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