Colors of My Heart

/Home › › Kamikochi The photographs of Kamikōchi that I uploaded previously had suffered significant color fading, so I chose to present them in black and white.  Recently, I obtained software with excellent color restoration capabilities named "ReSee" and decided to digitize the faded film once again.  As a result, many of the photographs were able to recover the colors they originally had at the time they were taken. The last time I visited Kamikōchi in Nagano was in May 2006, and before I realized it, nearly twenty years had passed. I am truly amazed at how quickly time goes by. This year, I hope to visit Kamikōchi and Mount Hotaka together with my family. Nikon F5 / AF-S 28-70mm F2.8D ED / Kodak Gold 100 (Restored by ReSee)     Camera :  Nikon F5  at KenMore.com     Lens      :  AF-S 28-70mm F2.8D E D   at  KenMore.com     English   Japanese Participating in t...

Kamikochi is one of Japan’s most renowned mountain resort areas, and its iconic landmarks—Myojin Pond and Kappa Bridge—epitomize the region’s natural beauty and spiritual significance. This harmonious blend of nature and faith leaves a lasting impression on all who visit. Located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Kamikochi sits at an elevation of approximately 1,500 meters within a highland basin. Surrounded by the majestic Hotaka mountain range, Mount Yake, and the crystal-clear Azusa River, it forms the heart of the Chūbu-Sangaku National Park. At the center of Kamikochi stands Kappa Bridge, a symbolic wooden suspension bridge spanning the Azusa River with the Hotaka peaks as its dramatic backdrop. It is the most popular gathering spot for visitors and a beloved photo location. About an hour’s walk from Kappa Bridge lies Myojin Pond, a tranquil body of water considered sacred as part of the grounds of Hotaka Shrine’s inner sanctuary. Nestled at the foot of Mount Myojin, the pond ...